Infancy

Advancements in telescopic technology, particularly with the James Webb Space Telescope, have enhanced the classification of galaxy shapes. A recent study analyzed distant galaxies, revealing a prevalence of unusual flat and elongated shapes in the early universe, contrasting with nearer galaxies. This challenges previous assumptions about galaxy formation and evolution. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Steve Finkelstein (UT Austin), Micaela Bagley (UT Austin), Rebecca Larson (UT Austin)Recent observations by the James Webb…

Doctors are warning parents against buying the baby sleep sack, a weighted swaddle blanket designed for infants. In a major public service announcement, pediatricians say the blanket, which is meant to mimic the sensation of “being held or hugged” could turn deadly.Reddit Knowingly Downvoting Self | Future TechFor years, pediatricians have advised parents not to place any objects in an infant’s crib or sleeping area, citing the dangers of sudden infant death syndrome, otherwise known as SIDS. Infants are not born with the…

Solving the world’s numerous environmental crises requires creativity—that much is clear. But does that mandate for imagination mean we have to reconsider (and repurpose) dirty, disposable diapers? A team of engineers from Japan’s University of Kitakyushu seems to think it’s worth a shot. Tiffany & Co. Released NFTs (and They’re Ugly)Soiled diapers could feasibly replace a portion of the sand in conventional, environmentally harmful concrete, and be used to build safe, more sustainable, and more affordable homes,…

Photo via Marvel Studios Oh, X-Men, what are we going to do with you? No, seriously; what is Marvel Studios going to do with you when the time comes to rope you into the Marvel Cinematic Universe? I ask not only as a longtime fan of this colorful cast of heroes, but as someone who really wouldn’t mind a world where fans gave more attention to the now rather than the later. As fun as speculation can be, the fact of the matter is that we’ll get there when we get there. Indeed, despite the MCU having only…

Best known for its self-heating cups and mugs that come with spit-take inducing price tags, Ember is expanding its precise temperature control technology to wee ones with its new Ember Baby Bottle System, which promises to save parents from having to guess if milk and formula is at the perfect temperature for an infant’s feeding.Unlike Ember’s cups and mugs, whichfeature an integrated wirelessly charged battery and heating element that can keep beverages warmed to a specific temperature for several hours, Ember’s new…

There’s nothing that can really prepare you for the rigors of being a new parent, like the crippling fatigue, but Caleb Olson has hacked together a clever way to avoid at least one challenge of having a newborn—the crying when hungry. In a move that’s sure to buy some extra ‘Zs, his new AI-powered webcam detects the signs of hunger before the tears begin to flow.The last time we featured Olson’s work,he had come up with a way to leverage a backyard security camera to both detect when his dog had pooped, and then guide…

According to a new study, babies who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 24 months had differences in the visual processing areas of the brain at 6 months old.Infants who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 24 months old had differences in the visual processing areas of the brain that were apparent at 6 months old, according to a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The scientists theorized that disruption in visual processing could interfere with how infants see…