Researchers at the University of Maryland have unveiled an unusual but scientifically ambitious health device: Smart Underwear designed to monitor flatulence in real time. The wearable health technology, created by a team in the university’s Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, is built around a compact sensor that snaps discreetly into a person’s underwear. … Read more
Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics have moved to replenish free condoms at athlete villages after supplies were temporarily exhausted during Valentine’s week, citing unexpectedly high demand. The Italian organizing committee confirmed Saturday that stock levels had dropped across the Olympic Villages but assured athletes that additional deliveries were already underway. “We can confirm that … Read more
David Rush, a prolific Guinness World Records holder, has reclaimed the title for the longest time balancing a chair on his chin, this time holding the pose for more than an hour and 20 minutes. Rush’s latest achievement comes after losing the record to another competitor who edged past his previous mark. Determined to regain … Read more
The White House has removed an AI video of the Obamas from President Donald Trump’s verified Truth Social account after initially defending the post, marking a rare public reversal by the administration. “A White House staffer erroneously made the post. It has been taken down,” an official confirmed, according to an update provided after the … Read more
A team of Austrian researchers has documented what they describe as the first known case of a cow deliberately using tools, a finding that could reshape scientific understanding of livestock intelligence. The subject of the study is Veronika, a pet Swiss brown cow owned by Carinthia resident Witgar Wiegele. According to researchers from the University … Read more
A routine stop for a cold drink turned into a life-changing moment for a South Carolina woman who walked away with a $75,000 lottery prize after buying a scratch-off ticket in Columbia. According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, the Midlands woman visited the In and Out Market on Trotter Road in Columbia to purchase … Read more
A bear that spent months living beneath a Southern California home may have simply relocated rather than moved on, according to residents and wildlife advocates monitoring the situation. The animal, which had been frequenting the crawlspace under an Altadena home owned by Ken Johnson since at least April, was successfully removed last week after intervention … Read more
A moment of hesitation nearly cost a North Carolina man a six-figure payday. Stanley Thompson, a resident of Wingate, says he almost talked himself out of purchasing a Powerball ticket for the Dec. 10 drawing — a decision that ultimately turned into a $150,000 win. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, Thompson bought his … Read more