In the heart of Los Angeles, a curious collision occurred on December 27. A self-driving robotaxi from Waymo and a sidewalk delivery bot from Serve Robotics unexpectedly met at an intersection in West Hollywood. A video posted online shows the Serve bot trying to cross the street and make its way on
Did you know that European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) are under threat? These long-living turtles aren't having much luck with their babies due to high predation. Scientists decided to study how different habitats and predators in near-natural marshes around Lake Balaton in Hungary impact turtl
Think about the humble stationary bike. It's been around for ages in rehab centers. But these days, they're getting smarter thanks to tech like AI and robotics. This shift brings up a big question: are these clever cycles really upping the game for patients? Doctors and experts dug deep into this to
Traffic forecasting on freeways has long relied on deep learning models, especially graph neural networks that blend graph theory with deep learning. These models are great at learning complex time and space patterns. However, traditional graph convolutional networks (GCNs) sometimes struggle with l
Ever thought about how visiting the doctor can affect the planet? It might seem strange, but it's true! A new book, "Environmentally Sustainable Primary Care", is out, and it's all about making healthcare greener. The book says that making healthcare more eco-friendly not only helps the environment
Personalized medicine is all about tailoring treatments to each patient's unique needs. But how well do clinicians in Saudi Arabia understand and use genetic testing? This study, spread across the country, aimed to find out. It asked doctors to fill out a questionnaire online about their thoughts an
Selecting cassava plants that can withstand drought is tough because it depends on many factors. This study tried to find the best way to pick drought-tolerant cassava clones using genomic selection. They used different methods like Best Linear Unbiased Predictions (BLUPs), Genomic Estimated Breedin
Ever thought about what a real mechanic would say about new pickups? Well, one expert has shared some insights that might surprise you. According to Tomasz Mazurkiewicz, the CEO of Truck1, there are a few trucks to be cautious about. Let's talk about the 2018 Ford F-150. It's not all about looks, f
Are you wondering what's open and what's closed during the New Year's holidays? Let's break it down! New Year's Eve this year falls on a Tuesday, with New Year's Day following on Wednesday. Many stores and services will be operating, but with some changes to their usual hours. Grocery stores are a
When you tear your ACL—that's the Achilles' heel of your knee—doctors often recommend a surgery called ACL reconstruction. One common type, called anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction (ACLR), aims to place the new ligament (called a graft) in just the right spot on your bone. This setup is thou
