Doctors worry that iodine deficiency—a dietary problem from the past—is coming back Posted February 15, 2025 A century ago, iodine deficiency affected kids across large swaths of the United States. It essentially disappeared after some food makers starte…
UK’s largest car factory is home to thriving wildlife, solar and wind farm Posted February 14, 2025 Britain’s biggest car factory is surrounded by wind turbines, solar panels and nature. At Nissan’s Sunderland plant, the Japanese car maker says that cutting-edge engineering is m…
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests Posted February 13, 2025 In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late bloomer. A native Michigan apple tree, t…
Exoskeletons and AI gyms—top health gadgets at CES tech show Posted February 12, 2025 A machine that allows the paralyzed to walk again, and textiles that can monitor your vital signs without the need for wires. These were just two of the top healt…
Welcome to Kenya’s private city that could offer a glimpse of country’s urban future Posted February 11, 2025 A privately owned development outside the Kenyan capital is attracting residents and businesses with its strict rules and modern infrastructure. Turn into Tatu City on the outs…
College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools Posted February 10, 2025 The cost of college keeps spiraling ever higher, right? Not necessarily. New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they w…
Luxury AI-powered hotel promises to be the future of hospitality Posted February 9, 2025 In Las Vegas, a new type of hotel experience was on show. The Otonomus Hotel, showcased at CES 2025, was described by its developers as the world’s first fully AI…
Ryanair calls for alcoholic drink limit at EU airports amid legal action against unruly passenger Posted February 8, 2025 Ryanair is calling on European authorities to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages at airports across the continent, as the Irish airline continues legal action against a passeng…
New labels will help people pick devices less at risk of hacking Posted February 7, 2025 The federal government is rolling out a consumer labeling system designed to help Americans pick smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking. Under the v…
Amazon ends its ‘Try Before You Buy’ option for Prime members Posted February 6, 2025 Amazon said goodbye to "Try Before You Buy." The service, which allowed Amazon's Prime members to try on select clothing items, shoes and accessories at home before completing …