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Technology is changing the way we make babies. The pioneering work of the scientists who invented IVF led to the birth of the first “test tube baby” in 1978. We’ve come a long, long way since then. This week, I’ve been working on a piece about the cutting edge of IVF technologies and what’s coming… Source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/08/1136974/heres-how-technology-transformed-babymaking-ivf/

The new 2027 Chevy Bolt EV drove nearly 300 miles on a single charge during real-world testing, or about 30 miles more than its official EPA-rated range. For under $30,000, the new Bolt hits the sweet spot. more… Source: https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/chevy-bolt-ev-delivers-nearly-300-miles-real-world-range-for-30k/

Check out this video from CNN: "Trump claims ceasefire in effect as US & Iran trade fire" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbmKZu5oGQc

Check out this video from SciShow: "Humans Didn't Make Dogs Weird" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPj1HyJwabE

Only 3 per cent of those with polycystic ovary syndrome reach perimenopause by the age of 46, which may allow them to conceive when older Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525632-pcos-postpones-perimenopause-and-allows-pregnancies-at-older-ages/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home

Sony and Samsung both offer excellent home theater products, but consider these factors first. Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/sony-vs-samsung-soundbars-comparison/

Check out this video from Veritasium: "Can a quantum sensor detect your heartbeat from 60 km away?" Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVTPv4sI_Jc

Armed with some Python and a white-hot sense of injustice, one medical student spent six months trying to figure out whether an algorithm trashed his job application. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/he-couldnt-land-a-job-interview-was-ai-to-blame/

A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins in the brain, a hallmark of the disease. In animal models, oral arginine not only lowered harmful protein deposits but also improved behavior and reduced brain inflammation. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260504075512.htm

The raise gives Sierra more than $1 billion to work with — capital the company says it will use to become the "global standard" for AI-powered customer experiences. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/04/sierra-raises-950m-as-the-race-to-own-enterprise-ai-gets-serious/