AP: Man Receives The First Eye Transplant Plus A New Face. It's A Step Toward One Day Restoring Sight
Surgeons have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant.
Aurora Borealis Seen Across the Carolinas Sunday
The northern lights made it down to the Carolinas on Sunday! This could become more common due to an impending solar maximum.
The Last New Beatles Song, 'Now And Then,' Will Be Released Next Week
The song was written and recorded in sketch form by the late John Lennon in the late 1970s.
A Partial Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Across The Carolinas On Saturday
On October 14th an Annular solar eclipse will be visible as a Partial solar eclipse in the Carolinas
Forecasting Foliage With the Fall Color Guy
WCCB Charlotte caught up with App State's Dr. Howard Neufeld, also known as the Fall Color Guy, to see how the season is shaping up so far.
G-Force Robotics joins Rising ahead of Bank of America ROVAL 400
G-Force Robotics brings robot to STEAM Expo ahead of the Bank of America ROVAL 400
Almost Time To Switch The Direction Of Your Ceiling Fan
As we leave summer behind and head into the cooler months, it is almost time to switch the direction of your ceiling fan.
Fall Allergy Season Ramps Up
Dr. Sanjay Khiani says it's important to be proactive, rather than reactive, when it comes to allergies.
NASA Releases UFO Report, Says New Science Techniques Needed To Better Understand Them
NASA says the study of UFOs will require new scientific techniques, including advanced satellites as well as a shift in how unidentified flying objects are perceived. The space agency released findings Thursday after a yearlong study into UFOs.
The iPhone 12 Emits Too Much Radiation And Apple Must Take It Off The Market, French Agency Says
French regulators have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure.
Science Meets Art: Crayon Melting Activity For Kids
How hot does it have to be to melt crayons? A fun activity for kids at home or at school!
India Lands A Spacecraft Near The Moon's South Pole
India became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on Wednesday — a historic voyage to uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water, and a technological triumph for the world’s most populous nation.
CMS Weighs Pros & Cons Of AI In The Classroom
The misuse of AI and Chat GPT technology has become widespread, however CMS is finding ways to combat the issues when it comes to using it the popular technology for cheating.
Starting Next Year, Child Influencers Can Sue If Earnings Aren't Set Aside, Says New Illinois Law
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen. David Koehler, of Peoria, who sponsored a bill that was signed into law and will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
Fiction Writers Fear The Rise Of AI, But Also See It As a Story To Tell
For a vast number of book writers, artificial intelligence is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter from the Authors Guild this summer, urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation.
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Buys Home In Miami's 'Billionaire Bunker.' Tom Brady Will Be His Neighbor
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is buying an estate on an exclusive man-made barrier island in Miami known as “Billionaire Bunker," where he will be neighbors with a growing list of celebrities including Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
With the Moon only 10% illuminated this weekend, the Perseid Meteor Shower should put on a good show!
X Marks The Lawsuit: Elon Musk's Social Media Company Sues Nonprofit Highlighting Site's Hate Speech
A nonprofit organization that researches links between social media, hate and extremism has been sued by X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The Center for Countering Digital Hate regularly publishes studies looking at hate speech and misinformation on sites like X, Facebook and TikTok.
Supermoon & Blue Supermoon Happening In August
There will be two supermoons in August and one will be a blue supermoon
Cases Of Tick-Borne Illnesses Are On The Rise. Some Experts Believe Climate Change Is The Cause
Many tick-borne illnesses are becoming more prevalent with some experts attributing it to climate change. Medical researchers are particularly concerned about tick-borne encephalitis virus, or TBEV, due its prevalence and the way it has managed to jump from country to country so quickly.
Biden Looks To Provide Relief From Extreme Heat As Record High Temperatures Persist Across The US
With heat waves spreading across the United States, President Joe Biden has announced new steps to protect workers, improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible. These actions come as as nearly 40% of the U.S. population faces heat advisories.
What The Tech: How Much Are Old Phones Worth
If you're currently looking at the old device you have now and thinking of upgrading, you should know that depending on where you go, the difference in what you can get for the older device can be hundreds of dollars.
Whistleblower Tells Congress The US Is Concealing 'Multi-Decade' Program That Captures UFOs
A former Air Force intelligence officer has testified that the U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects.
Elon Musk Reveals New 'X' Logo To Replace Twitter's Blue Bird
Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year.
Webb Space Telescope Reveals Moment Of Stellar Birth, Dramatic Close-Up Of 50 Baby Stars
The Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet: the dramatic close-up of dozens of stars at the moment of birth.
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