Cicadas make noise — and it can be difficult for children with autism and others with sensory issues to deal with. Educators, parents and scientists give some ideas for coping with the cacophony. Read More
“I still remember when I first used VR, I hadn’t cried so much for a long time. Especially being someone that was failed by the NHS [National Health Service],” Levia*, a trans woman living in Britain, explained. “Many trans people cry when they finally feel whole in VRChat.” Transgender people don’t fit into society’s cisheteronormative…
It may be end of the line for Apple’s FineWoven accessories. Introduced last year as a textile-based replacement for Apple’s leather cases and wallets, FineWoven accessories were touted as a similarly fancy, but more environmentally friendly alternative. They weren’t greeted all that well, though, with numerous complaints that they’re just not as good as leather…
It is the most recent show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza. (Image credit: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) Read More
NASA expects the SpaceX Starship to land astronauts on the moon, as soon as 2026. The largest rocket ever built — standing 397 feet high (with its booster) and powered by a whopping 33 engines — still has a long road ahead before it’s operational. But SpaceX is making progress. The commercial space company, known…
The U.S. Department of Justice says a Ukrainian man has pleaded guilty to involvement in two separate malware schemes, including a cyberattack that temporarily shut down some vital services at a major hospital in VermontRead More
India and Britain are launching a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologiesRead More
Senate Democrats met Thursday with top campaign staff to President Biden in an effort to allay concerns about Biden’s ability to lead. (Image credit: AP Photo/John McDonnell) Read More
Democrats have been unable to escape questions about their support for President Biden and some are letting private fears go public. (Image credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Read More
We look at how the CrowdStrike update, which caused a major comms outage for airlines and banks, affected hospitals. Read More