State Hello to the Sun When it comes to obtaining brand-new energy, solar energy now costs less than fossil fuels, according to a report by the World Economic Online Forum(WEF ). Data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) also show decreased costs, with the mean …

Photo by Perry Santanachote Getting into the holiday spirit doesn’t have to mean imbibing in calorie-laden eggnog. The traditional drink can be made skinnier by swapping skim milk for cream, reducing the egg count, and cutting down on sugar. Our gift to you this holiday season: a healthier, high-protein, low-fat, …

With contracts booming in the NBA at the moment, just how much money is Tyus Jones looking at on his next contract, and is it worth it for the Wolves to keep him around? Currently in his third year, Jones is yet to have a salary exceeding $2 million, although …

Most games for smartphones and tablets are designed to be simpler than PC and console titles. These games appeal to different audiences, and they’re easier to play in short sessions on the go. That’s not the case with the latest high-profile iPad game release. Civilization VI is now available as …

LG is taking a pair of gorgeous monitors to CES, and they’re both loaded with goodies. The first is a 4K 32-inch display (32UK950) with LG’s new Nano IPS technology. LG defines Nano IPS as “the application of nanometer-sized particles to the screen’s LED to absorb excess light wavelengths. This …

Ever since Apple launched the App Store for iOS, its two ecosystems have lived in largely separate worlds. While all iOS apps are purchased through the curated store (unless you jailbreak your phone), the macOS equivalent is a veritable ghost town. Apple wants to change that by allowing developers to …

CNN is giving up on its Snapchat news show, which launch only four months ago. “The Update,” as the program was called, had been designed for Snapchat’s vertical video format, but didn’t feature video produced only for Snapchat, nor did it have dedicated anchors. Instead, the news featured on “The …

Has your kid bugged you to let them download Sandbox Coloring? You’re probably not alone. The latest trend blowing up on the App Store is a new twist on the coloring book apps that have been popular for a couple of years. Now, instead of having users pick and choose …

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe severe changes in the brain that cause memory loss. The condition affects 30-50% of the American population over age 85. In the search for new ways to fight cognitive decline, a team of researchers from the Republic of Korea report in the …

An international team of researchers led by Karolinska Institutet scientists has successfully sequenced and analyzed the genome of a species of salamander called the Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl). Among the team’s findings is a family of genes that can provide clues to the unique ability of salamanders to rebuild …