Netflix is testing a bold experiment. It still dominates with on-demand shows, but now it’s adding live broadcasts to the mix. Returning fan favorites will bring people back to the screen every week. At the same time, live sports are entering the mix—think women’s soccer and a dog show. The company
A physicist who blends science and poetry has just dropped a fresh book that flips the script on how we think about space and time. The new release skips the usual heavy math explanations and instead cruises through the cosmos using rhythm, words, and personal reflection. Early readers noticed how t
Brandon Patterson, a 41-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash, is testing something futuristic: a brain-computer interface. Unlike most tech that tracks movement signals, his setup implants electrodes in a part of his brain linked to decision-making. Researchers hope this appr
Every time a car rolls over a wet street, tiny bits of rubber fly off the tires. These microplastics don’t just float away. They change shape, break into smaller pieces, and latch onto other chemicals already stuck to them. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these tire bits get ground down e
Near a key shipping route, satellite images show dark patches spreading across the water. These aren’t small leaks—they stretch for miles near Qeshm Island and off the coast of Kuwait. The spills come after strikes on oil facilities, raising serious concerns about the environment and people living n
When organic waste like food scraps and yard trimmings gets turned into compost, it doesn’t just turn into soil. It also mixes with biosolids—treated sewage sludge—creating a nutrient-rich product used in gardens and farms. But there’s a catch: compost can contain PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals
Solar energy has become a high-stakes game between the US and China, with companies like Jinko Solar pulling back from American markets. This move highlights how political tensions can chill clean-energy investments, even when both sides might benefit from cooperation. While leaders occasionally hin
Alabama’s governor spent her latest public appearance highlighting past wins instead of diving into current debates like redistricting. Her speech at the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber event focused on economic growth and school improvements, leaving out any questions about ongoing political figh
Research shows that hitting about 8, 500 daily steps can help people hold onto weight loss for months. A fresh review of 18 studies with nearly 4, 000 adults found those averaging 8, 500 steps a day kept off about 3. 3% of their lost weight after ten months. Each extra thousand steps added more prot
Streaming services keep growing, but so does the frustration of jumping between apps to find something to watch. A new approach tries to fix that by bundling live TV, on-demand shows, and free channels into one place. This makes life easier for viewers—and gives advertisers a clearer path to reach t
