Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig
In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of
Lately, the spotlight is on the rising tension between the United States and China, especially regarding Taiwan. Some experts believe that China might take action by the year 2027. A significant concern is a potential blockade, which could quickly escalate into a full-blown war if the U. S. steps in
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently shared her views on the ongoing inflation issue, suggesting that the stimulus packages implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic might have played a small role. However, she emphasized that the primary cause of rising prices was the pandemic itself, which led
NASA has big plans to return to the Moon by 2026 with its Artemis II mission. But before that, they’re sending two missions to the lunar south pole to search for resources. One of these missions is Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite that's going to study water on the Moon. Scientists think there might b
You might think that big language models, like the ones powering AI doctors, can predict diseases as well as traditional classifiers. But hold on, let's dig into this! These AI doctors use something called next-word probability to make guesses. However, this isn't the same as the pre-test probabilit
Imagine this: even a tiny bit of wrong information in the training data of AI models can make a huge difference. A study from a university in New York set out to prove this. They used a popular database, The Pile, and focused on three medical areas – general medicine, neurosurgery, and medications.
It's no secret that physical activity is great for our health. But why do some people do it regularly while others don't? Research often uses surveys and interviews to figure this out. However, these methods can have biases that make their results less reliable. This is where social media platforms
President Biden has just revealed the names of the upcoming Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. They will be named after two former presidents: Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the future USS George W. Bush (CVN 83) are not just ship
Have you ever thought about how much fuel goes into getting fish from the ocean to your plate? In Ghana, small-scale fisherfolk are feeling the pinch as fuel prices climb. A recent study looked into how these price hikes are affecting their lives and the health of the marine environment. The study
