Most Extended Reality (XR) headsets struggle when the lights go down, turning otherwise useful tools into blurry messes in dim settings. That is common knowledge. But what if these headsets could actually see better in the dark? A new approach called NoctuaXR is testing that idea by making headsets
Alaska has a serious issue with sexual violence, especially against young people. More than half of reported sexual assault victims in 2024 were under 18, and the state leads the nation in rape cases. Shockingly, Alaska also has a high suicide rate, which experts link to sexual assault. Studies show
Racket players often spend hours perfecting their strokes on the court or against a wall. Most training focusses on physical repetition under real-world conditions. But a growing number of coaches now add headsets and virtual environments to the drill sheet. New research gathers all controlled tr
Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
Lavonte David, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker who played alongside Baker Mayfield in 2023, shares a different view of the quarterback. He says people often misjudge Mayfield’s personality and that he is actually very modest and pleasant to be around. David admits that when Mayfield fi
The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that any agreement between the United States and Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open for free navigation. The UAE’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, said the waterway is a global economic lifeline and cannot be used as leverage by any country. He a
Most people notice old iron pipes in their water system only when the water turns yellow or rusty. What they don’t see are the invisible side effects. Scientists recently traced how these aging cast iron pipes could be quietly creating extra chemicals in drinking water, ones we don’t even test for r
Air Noland wasn’t always a journeyman quarterback. Once a five-star recruit in 2024, he was supposed to be the future of Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day. But the crowded QB room—with Julian Sayin locked in as the starter—left him on the bench for a season he spent mostly watching. After redshirt
Breast cancer now affects more women worldwide than any other type of tumor, thanks to longer lifespans and changing habits. While treatments like hormone therapy, HER2-targeted drugs, and advanced surgeries have saved many lives, they often leave behind challenges most statistics ignore. Pain, fati
Right now, most of our online money—Bitcoin, passwords, and banking apps—runs on math problems that are easy one way but nearly impossible the other way. For example, multiplying two huge numbers takes seconds, but splitting them apart takes regular computers billions of years. That’s why hacking lo
