Mongolia's nomadic households have long produced airag, a unique fermented mare's milk. Recently, plastic containers are replacing the traditional cow skin khokhuur. Scientists wondered, "How does this change affect airag's microbiome and flavor? " They collected airag samples from both plastic cont
Imagine balancing caring for your kids and your aging parents at the same time. This is the reality for many adults today, and it's taking a significant toll on their mental and physical health. A recent study found that these "sandwich carers" are more likely to experience declines in their well-be
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to bring her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, to Netflix. The brand's debut was soft, with jars of homemade jam gifted to celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Chrissy Teigen. Questions swirled about the brand's leadership and funding. Now, Netflix
Let's chat about a study in British Columbia, Canada, that looked into how nurse home visits can help new moms. This study, called the British Columbia Healthy Connections Project, wanted to find out if having a nurse visit new parents at home could make a difference in their lives. The study was ra
Jimmy Carter, the longest-living U. S. president, will be lying in state at the U. S. Capitol's Rotunda from Tuesday, January 7, to Thursday, January 9. Visitors in the D. C. area can pay their respects during specific times on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Capitol will be closed for a private service
Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 5080 is here, and with it comes the revolutionary DLSS 4 technology. Over the holidays, I had the chance to test this new upscaling and frame generation tech in Cyberpunk 2077. The results were impressive, with DLSS 4 offering dramatic quality upgrades and boosting frame gen
Meet Anker’s innovative Solix Solar Beach Umbrella. It's not just your average shade provider; it's a powerhouse with next-generation solar cells. These cells, made from a material called perovskite, are better than the silicon ones we use now. They can soak up more light and work better in low ligh
Ever seen a picture that looks too good to be true? Well, a recent image of a supposed Temu warehouse fire is just that – too good to be true! This AI-generated pic has many fooled into thinking it’s the real deal. Temu, an online retailer from China, sells a mix of cheap and not-so-cheap products.
Imagine this: two big names in electric vehicles, Volkswagen from Germany and Xpeng from China, are teaming up to make charging your EV as easy as a breeze. They've just announced a plan to connect their super-fast charging networks. Picture over 20, 000 charging points spread across 420 cities in C
Bone repair is a tricky business, especially when there's a big gap to fill. Scientists have been looking for better ways to help bones grow back. One interesting find is lithium-doped calcium silicate (LiCS) cement. This cement is special because it can boost bone regeneration and tweak the body's
