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Back to SearchMattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie as the newest member of its line, intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already in…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time
At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnec…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Jellyfish sleep similar to humans despite having no brain, study finds
Sleep is usually associated with complex animals with brains and nervous systems. But new research suggests it may be far older and far more basic th…
6 months ago
Cyber-pets, 3D printed shoes, and autonomous mobility devices on display at CES
Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of the CES and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevit…
6 months ago
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the entire United Nations climate-fighting apparatus takes America's environmental isolation to another leve…
6 months ago
Ready for a trip to the park? Snowboarding set for its spotlight at the Winter Olympics
The origins of snowboarding go back to Christmas Day 1965, when an engineer named Sherman Poppen strapped two skis together to give his daughters som…
6 months ago
Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners
Dogs are great at learning action commands like "sit" and "stay." They're less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky or st…
6 months ago
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending …
6 months ago
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant t…
6 months ago
Meet the Moroccan designer modernizing the caftan
Kenza Bennani, a Moroccan fashion designer, has made it her mission to modernize the traditional caftan. The garment recently made it onto the UNESCO…
6 months, 1 week ago