Meta's Photorealistic Holographic Avatars Explained
Meta's latest Codec Avatars use NeRF rendering and biometric telemetry to deliver photorealistic digital twins with sub-30ms latency for spatial telepresence.
CDC Halts State Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Orders
The CDC has frozen state procurement for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, disrupting VFC supplies and prompting legal and public health pushback across states.
CDC Reports First Measles Death Amid PA Case Confusion
The CDC confirmed a domestic measles death as health officials resolve case discrepancies in Pennsylvania, highlighting risks from declining MMR vaccination rates.
Thermophilic Amoeba Thrives in California Hot Springs
Researchers have discovered a unique thermophilic amoeba in California's hot springs, thriving at extreme temperatures and expanding known limits for eukaryotic life.
Caltech Captures Video of Black Hole Jet Blasting Earth
Caltech astronomers use Very Long Baseline Interferometry to capture real-time relativistic plasma motion from a supermassive black hole blazar jet directed toward Earth.
SpaceX Stacks Starship Rocket for Orbital Launch
SpaceX has completed full mechanical integration of the Starship vehicle at Starbase, Boca Chica, stacking the upper stage atop Super Heavy ahead of its orbital launch.
How Viral Jumping Genes Shaped Human Evolution
Discover how transposable elements and ancient endogenous retroviruses transformed from genetic parasites into essential drivers of human evolution and biology.
Giants QB Options After Jaxson Dart's Injury
How the New York Giants can replace injured QB Jaxson Dart via internal promotion, free agency, trades, and scheme changes.
Brissett: Confidence in Marvin Harrison Jr. Remains High
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett reaffirmed team confidence in rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. despite early-season target fluctuations and complex defensive coverages.
Don Cooper, Longtime White Sox Pitching Coach, Dies at 70
Don Cooper, the longtime pitching coach who guided the Chicago White Sox to the 2005 World Series championship, has passed away at age 70.