A tech firm working on AI isn’t expanding its training team right now. Instead, it’s putting new hires on hold. This surprising pause affects experts who teach chatbots how to handle everything from jokes to tax laws. The company has spent months bringing in accountants, scientists, and even comedia
Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept
Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla
Charities in China help people who need it most, but they can only do that if they get enough donations. A new study looked at 54 charities to find out what makes them good at fundraising. Two big things stood out: how much they share online and how active their programs are. The more open they are
Scientists often need fake human tissue to run tests without using real bodies. Post-mortem human subjects can be expensive and raise ethical concerns, so researchers look for alternatives. One standout option is a synthetic gel called SEBS. It’s not just another plastic—it mimics real soft tissue i
Raw kicked off strong after WrestleMania with a standout moment when Jacob Fatu crashed Roman Reigns’ celebration, demanding the same family success as the champion. Their Backlash match delivered, but the weeks that followed dragged. Fans got dragged through repetitive brawls, contract signings, an
Studios love famous faces, but big names often crash in animated films. Most actors shine on screen because they use faces and bodies to sell emotions. When the camera cuts to their voices only, many struggle to connect. Matthew Lillard, who played in horror and mystery shows, recently pointed this
The U. S. government wants a bigger say in how billions of dollars for science research get spent. A new rule would let political leaders—many without science backgrounds—review grant applications before money gets approved. This could shift power from expert panels that have guided research funding
Scientists now believe they can fix broken brains, not just study them. The Allen Institute in Seattle has launched a major project called the Brain Health accelerator to develop gene-based treatments for disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Huntington’s. Instead of just understanding h
Scientists are losing a powerful tool for tracking ocean changes this month. A deep-sea buoy, part of a high-tech network worth $386 million, will be pulled from the Pacific Ocean on June 16. The network, called the Ocean Observatories Initiative, has been gathering real-time data for over ten years
