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Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark

Found in the forests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Eastern Australia, birds of paradise are famous for flashy feathers and unusually shaped ornaments, which set the standard for haute couture among birds. Many use these feathers for flamboyant mating…

Apple iPhone 16e hot take

The iPhone SE (2025) iPhone 16e is the first Apple device to launch in 2025 and its arrival left us with several question marks. What’s up with the price hike? While it starts at $599 in the U.S., the 16e…

World’s first tri-fold smartphone launches globally

Mobile tech company Huawei launched the world’s first tri-fold smartphone in September 2024, but it was only available in China. Now the company has announced the global launch of the Mate XT, though you might still have a search on…

Humane AI Pins Will Stop Working by the End of the Month

If you’re one of the artificial intelligence enthusiasts who bought a Humane AI pin, it’s time to say goodbye. The wearable device, which CNET principal writer Scott Stein compared to “an AI-powered Star Trek communicator pinned to your shirt,” is…

The Saw-Toothed Function That Broke Calculus

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Calculus is a powerful mathematical tool. But for hundreds of years after its invention in the 17th century, it stood on a shaky foundation. Its core concepts were rooted in…

Broccoli sprout compound can help fend off type 2 diabetes

The antioxidant sulforaphane, which is found in broccoli sprouts in high concentrations, can improve blood sugar levels in some people with prediabetes, according to new research. The findings suggest a need to personalize the treatment of the condition, a precursor…