Technology

Catholic schools in Florida, Texas, and Maryland are banning smartphones and social media to boost student focus, social interaction, and mental health. The surprising result: students are more engaged, parents are supportive, and classrooms are thriving.

Leaked details suggest Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will come in familiar colors, while the company works to keep prices steady despite higher memory chip costs.

Cheap Chinese electric vehicles are surging in Mexico despite new tariffs, exposing a growing challenge for the US auto industry.

Solar flares don’t erupt out of nowhere. New observations from ESA’s Solar Orbiter reveal that massive solar explosions begin with subtle magnetic shifts that cascade into violent eruptions—an avalanche-like process that could reshape space weather forecasting.

Tiny insect-inspired robots could help rescuers and soldiers navigate dangerous spaces humans can’t safely enter. Here’s how the technology works — and why it matters.