Ever wondered how the tiny bits of dirt on electrical contacts can make a big difference in how efficiently we use energy? Let's dive into a fascinating study that used mathematical modeling and simulations to figure this out. These electrical contacts carry super high currents, like 3000 A, in many
Ever wondered how opinions spread like wildfire? It turns out, it’s not just about what we hear, but who we hear it from. Mass media theory says that opinions go through a two-step process. First, influencers, or opinion leaders, get the message from the original sources. Then, they pass it on to th
Rashida Jones took to Instagram to share her thoughts after the passing of her father, legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who was 91 years old. He died on a Sunday night, leaving behind a rich legacy. In her post, Rashida described her dad as a "giant, " an "icon, " and a "culture shifter. " She
Ever wondered how prime numbers—those numbers that only have two divisors, 1 and themselves—are scattered across the number line? This isn't just about counting them, but understanding how they appear. Picture a long road filled with numbers, and prime numbers are like the unique trees along this ro
Blue Fox Entertainment Canada is making big moves. They just signed a deal to take over Unobstructed View Inc. and its U. S. counterpart, Unobstructed View LLC. This deal, announced during the American Film Market, will stretch Blue Fox's distribution reach across North America. The company's presid
Emotions guide us through life, reflecting our deepest beliefs and values. Past studies have shown that Large Language Models (LLMs) can have biases in emotion attribution based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, directly influences our values and emotions. Religious rules are clear and interpr
In investment, the Sharpe Ratio is used to measure the performance of a strategy. But how do you know if your strategy is the best among many options? Enter the Intersection-Union Test. This test is like a competition where you compare the Sharpe Ratio of your benchmark strategy with others. The coo
"Yellowstone, " the hit show that brought actor Kevin Costner back into the spotlight, wraps up its fifth season. The series on Paramount features the Dutton family, with Costner playing the patriarch. But now, he's left the show to work on his own project, "Horizon: An American Saga. " Even though
Quincy Jones, a music legend who touched the lives of countless people, passed away at age 91. From his groundbreaking work on The Color Purple to producing Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller album, his influence was vast. Steven Spielberg, who worked with Jones on The Color Purple, described him as
You know those old movies where trick-or-treating is dangerous? Well, the Prospect Business Association wanted to change that in real life. They organized a special event called Trunk or Treat, right next to Linwood Sun Fresh Market. This wasn't just about candy; it was about showing everyone that t
