Back in the mid-2000s, a TV show mocked Hollywood’s obsession with fading stars desperate for attention. The joke landed hard—until real life started copying the script too closely. By the time the show returned years later, the punchline didn’t feel funny anymore. It felt like watching someone trip
A new bill in Colorado wants businesses to stop using sneaky tricks to charge different prices to different customers. House Bill 1210 would block companies from using personal data to set personalized prices on everything from groceries to ride-shares. Last year, a similar bill aimed at stopping re
In the United States, mental health care today follows rules that seem more about spreadsheets than people. Treatment isn’t just guided by doctors anymore—it’s steered by efficiency numbers, quick fixes, and cost cuts. When care becomes a service, the human side can disappear fast. Patients aren’t j
Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because
The building industry is going green, and recycled cement mortar (RCM) is getting attention. It's eco-friendly, but how strong is it? That's where smart tech comes in. Scientists used artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the strength of RCM. They added some smart algorithms to make the ANNs
Ever wondered how scientists map out the family tree of genes? It's not as simple as tracing a single line. Genes can duplicate, get lost, or interact in complex ways. Traditional methods have tried to make sense of this by focusing on the simplest explanations. But what if genes don't always play b
Wind energy is getting a high-tech boost. The focus is on a special kind of wind turbine called a Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG). These turbines are great because they work well in different wind conditions. But to make them even better, scientists are using smart control methods. One new id
Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem.
The UVA Basketball team showed promise in their recent exhibition game against Villanova, but there's still room for improvement. Eighteen turnovers and a soft interior defense are areas that need work. As the 2025-2026 season approaches, predictions from various algorithms paint a mixed picture. K
Blockchain is a big deal right now. It's the tech behind digital money like Bitcoin. Imagine a big, digital book that everyone can see but no one can easily change. This book, or ledger, stays safe and up-to-date because of something called consensus algorithms. These are like the rules that decide
