Image Credits: PixabayMuch like in other species—no blame intended—male frogs dominate the soundscape with their loud calls, actively drowning out the quieter voices of females, whose vocalizations we’ve identified in only 1.4% of cases.Surprisingly, new research from Brazil's Universidade de São Paulo reveals that scientists have documented the calls of only a tiny fraction...
Image Credits: PixabaySalmon sperm injections have reportedly become a popular new option in anti-aging and rejuvenating facial treatments. After getting past the initial shock over the unusual ingredient, the key question arises: Is there any scientific evidence supporting this celebrity-endorsed trend?Salmon sperm facials attracted significant attention in August 2023 when actress Jennifer Aniston revealed...
Image Credits: Taking metformin has been linked to a 30% lower risk of death in type 2 diabetic womenDepositphotosMetformin, a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been linked to a 30% reduction in mortality risk, according to a recent study. The findings contribute to increasing evidence that the widely used medication may have...
Image Credit:PixabayAccording to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to launch smart glasses by the end of 2026. The glasses are expected to include cameras, microphones, and speakers, enabling users to interact with Siri. They would also allow activities like listening to music, making phone calls, and receiving turn-by-turn navigation.Apple’s Augmented Reality Ambitions and AI...
Image Credits: PixabayWe've long understood that insufficient sleep negatively affects heart health, but scientists are now beginning to uncover the specific mechanisms behind this damage.Three Nights of Poor Sleep Affect Heart-Related Blood MarkersIn a recent study, Uppsala University researchers in Sweden found that limiting sleep to about four hours per night for just three...
Credit: The PencilVac is basically a slim tube less than 1.5 inches in diameter, which should make it easier to use than top-heavy cordless cleaners of the pastDysonDyson claims its new PencilVac is the world's thinnest cordless vacuum, and based on its appearance, that seems accurate. It’s also the most powerful model the company...
Credit: PixabayA new experimental painkiller is showing potential in reducing or eliminating pain without the addictive properties typically associated with widely used opioids. It also avoids common opioid-related side effects like constipation and drowsiness.Despite a notable decline in opioid-related deaths in the U.S. from 2023 to 2024, the CDC estimates that over 48,000 people...
Credit:he 6th-gen RAV4 comes in Core, Woodland, and GR Sport variants, with a bunch of electrified powertrains and trims to choose fromToyotaAfter the 2019 fifth-gen debut, Toyota refreshed the RAV4 for 2026 with updated styling and electrified powertrains. For the first time, the US will also see the GR Sport model.The lineup includes a...
Credit: (Boy_Anupong/Moment/Getty Images)People commonly link gout to excessive drinking or poor diet, but new research shows that genetics may play a larger role in developing this arthritic condition than previously believed.Insights from a Global Study on GoutIn a recent study, an international team of researchers analyzed genetic information from 2.6 million individuals across 13...
Credit: PixabayOpenAI announced on X Wednesday that it is launching its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT.According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software engineers using ChatGPT for writing or debugging code. OpenAI claims that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and following instructions, while also being...
