Should We Care About AI"s Emergent Abilities?
Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work. .....»»
Have a lot of Apple devices? I found the perfect charger for you
If you're like most Apple fans, you probably have multiple devices to keep juiced up. ESR's new 6-in-1 stand take care of that and keep your iPhone cool, too......»»
Get $70 off the advanced TOPDON Thermal Camera for iPhone and iPad
Whether you’re a professional like an electrician, HVAC technician, building inspector, or engineer or want a way to take better care of your home, farm, or business, a thermal camera is a valuable tool. With a compact design and ultra-high resolut.....»»
How to use spatial video recording in iOS 17.2 (and why it’s a big deal)
Apple's iOS 17.2 added a new feature to the iPhone called spatial video recording. But what is it, how does it work, and why should you care?.....»»
Ultrafast laser technology could offer improved cancer treatment
Ultrafast laser technology continues to surprise. While research in this field may seem rather abstract at first glance, it very often leads to concrete applications. This is particularly true in health care, where the technology can be used to treat.....»»
New way to charge batteries harnesses the power of "indefinite causal order"
Batteries that exploit quantum phenomena to gain, distribute and store power promise to surpass the abilities and usefulness of conventional chemical batteries in certain low-power applications. For the first time, researchers, including those from t.....»»
Humana also using AI tool with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit claims
The AI model, nH Predict, is the focus of another lawsuit against UnitedHealth. Enlarge / Signage is displayed outside the Humana Inc. office building in Louisville, Kentucky, US, in 2016. (credit: Getty | Luke Sharrett).....»»
Snake charm: Four reasons to love snakes
Picture this: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you're enjoying a hike in nature. You haven't a care in the world until you round the corner on your favorite walking trail. And then you see it......»»
Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs
Headlines have been circulating about a "mystery" canine respiratory illness. How novel is this, and what should dog owners know? Penn Today spoke with Deborah Silverstein, professor of emergency and critical care at the School of Veterinary Medicine.....»»
The best skills in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Pandora has danger around every corner. Help your Na'vi remember their native skills by investing in the best abilities in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora......»»
Miami aquarium manatees Romeo and Juliet arrive at ZooTampa for care
Two Florida manatees whose living conditions at a Miami aquarium sparked online outrage have been escorted across the state by a caravan of wildlife officials to their new home at ZooTampa......»»
"Just the rich can do it": Research shows how immigration income requirements devastate families
The government has announced a host of new restrictions aimed at cutting net migration to the UK. Headline announcements include increasing the salary requirements for skilled foreign workers from £26,200 to £38,700, and banning health and care wor.....»»
Nanomaterial with "light switch" kills Gram-negative or Gram-positive bacteria
Health care-associated infections are a common problem in suppurating wound care, as is the rise in multi-drug resistant bacteria. In order to effectively and selectively combat bacterial infections, a team of researchers has developed a bactericidal.....»»
For the bold and brainy: Best dating sites for geeks, nerds, and sci-fi buffs
Discover the best dating sites for geeks, nerds, and sci-fi fans. Find your perfect match and embrace your inner geek. If there's one thing geeks know how to do, it's care a lot. We're no strangers to nerding out and expressing our love with no.....»»
Outcomes associated with participation in high-quality early care and education
For decades, researchers have debated the long-term impact of early childhood education, sharing evidence that while some children experience positive long-term outcomes, others see initial benefits fade out—or even experience detrimental outcomes......»»
How to keep your laptop battery healthy and extend its life
Taking care of your laptop's battery will extend its life and keep your machine safe. Here are a few tips to keep your battery health in the green......»»
Can science find a better way to trim a cat"s nails?
University of California, Davis, researchers are working with the Sacramento SPCA to alleviate a near-universal source of stress for cats and those who care for them: nail trimming......»»
Research explains why we lie when returning that unwanted holiday gift
It's an iconic episode of "Seinfeld"—Jerry tries to return a jacket and when asked why, he replies, "spite." In fact, he goes on to explain, he didn't care for the person who sold it to him......»»
Study shows Black households pay higher heating costs, seek cold-related medical care more often
Ticking up the thermostat a degree or two is going to cost anyone more money, but a new study from UConn researchers suggests Black households pay more to keep their homes comfortable, in part due to increased cold sensitivity......»»
Swapping blood for spit to help with convenient at-home health monitoring
Blood tests are a common, yet often painful, step in health care. But what if we could skip the needles altogether? Saliva and blood contain many of the same biomarkers, and collecting spit is as simple as drooling into a container. Researchers repor.....»»
Chlorine disinfectant is no more effective than water at killing off hospital superbug, new study shows
One of the primary chlorine disinfectants currently being used to clean hospital scrubs and surfaces does not kill off the most common cause of antibiotic-associated sickness in health care settings globally, according to a new study......»»