Renowned astronomers push to protect Chile’s cherished night sky from an industrial project Posted January 4, 2026 Chile's Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel for astronomers who flock to study the origins of the universe in this inhospitable des…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares ‘code red’ to improve ChatGPT amid rising competition Posted January 3, 2026 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has set off a “code red” alert to employees to improve its flagship product, ChatGPT, and delay other product developments, according to
New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids Posted January 2, 2026 For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime of visits to the eye doctor. But what if those
Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation Posted January 1, 2026 Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail ind…
How Japan has become a launchpad for reviving global brands Posted December 31, 2025 On a quiet street in one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods, a floral terrier mascot stands beneath a pastel signpost that reads “London,” forming part of the entrance to a Cath K…
Nordic nations turn back the clock with school smartphone bans Posted December 30, 2025 Perhaps some of the most digitized countries on Earth, Scandinavian and Nordic nations are now going old-school—introducing nationwide bans on mobile devices, inc…
The most climate-friendly groceries might not be in the supermarket Posted December 29, 2025 The pollution from food is sneaky. Because the apple sitting on your kitchen counter isn't really causing any harm. But chances are good that you didn't pick it from a tree in you…
Incarcerated writers are now able to connect with literary world through new PEN America site Posted December 28, 2025 Writers in U.S. prisons now have a new path to getting their work seen through a website managed by PEN America that includes information on publishers, agents, journalists, and o…
Sony, Warner, and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay Posted December 27, 2025 The world's biggest music labels have struck AI licensing deals with a little-known startup named Klay Vision, the companies said, the latest in a series of deals that underline h…
How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story Posted December 26, 2025 No one wants a weasel on their Thanksgiving table, but swapping turkeys for other animals was once surprisingly common. Trading turkeys–for wildlife management, not dinner–was …