Kitchen sponges are a staple in most homes, but they may also be an overlooked source of microplastic pollution. A new study led by researchers at the University of Bonn examined how many tiny plastic particles are released from sponges…
More AI and new hardware could be in store at Microsoft’s developer conference. Ethan Miller/Getty Images With Google I/O 2026 in the books, it’s now Microsoft’s turn to delight (or terrorize) the public with new AI features. Microsoft’s…
Over the past several years, Microsoft has largely managed to withstand populist calls to break up Big Tech while peers faced sweeping lawsuits. But a probe by the Federal Trade Commission suggests that grace period could be nearing an end….
As SpaceX counts down to what could be the largest IPO in history, the race to build the next generation of launch vehicles is heating up. Asia wants in. Startups across Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea are racing to…
By 2025, most experts had adopted the same position. “I think everybody now agrees that long Covid is a biologic disease,” said Igho Ofotokun, of Emory University School of Medicine, in his concluding comments at the Long Covid International Conference….
An asteroid in our solar system will come close to Earth, but don’t worry, it won’t be that close MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images An asteroid with the potential to ruin a city will pass Earth next week. 2026JH2, as…
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Cancer becomes more common with age and is often harder to treat in older adults. Yet most cancer studies in mice do not reflect that reality. Fewer than 10% of mouse experiments use aged animals, with researchers typically relying on…
The latter could be a nice upgrade path for folks on AM4 builds. AMD Fortunately, not every gaming processor launch is a $900 flagship powerhouse. (In this economy?!) As the RAM shortage shifts PC building from an expensive…
Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 — though that introductory deal only…
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft was quite a doozy, and as always, there are a few unexpected names left on the board as we head to Round 2. Arkansas freshman Meleek Thomas, Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans and…
Amazon’s Prime Day sale is here, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low…
A24, the independent entertainment studio powerhouse behind the recent hit “Backrooms,” is partnering with Google’s DeepMind division to develop AI-powered tech for filmmakers. The deal, according to The Wall Street Journal, also includes a $75 million investment from Google in…
