In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants Ch
Imagine trying to teach a machine to read a complex document like a scientist's notes. You'd face a situation where you need different machine learning methods for different text sections—like paragraphs and tables. It's like having multiple detectives each solving a piece of a jigsaw puzzle without
Air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), is a big problem in many Chinese cities. To tackle this, researchers used a machine-learning model that combines CatBoost and Tree-Structured Parzen Estimator (TPE) to study PM2. 5 levels in 297 cities from 2000 to 2021. They found that s
Jerod Mayo is having a tough first year as the New England Patriots' head coach. The team's record is a disappointing 3-9, and there have been several off-field issues. Some people are wondering if Mayo and his coaching staff will stay next season. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his son, Jonathan,
When it comes to keeping citizens happy, many countries focus on economic growth. But what about social welfare? In China, from 2010 to 2018, researchers looked into this. They combined surveys from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies with city-level data. They found something interesting.
In China, public hospitals are feeling the pressure to manage costs, thanks to the new medical insurance payment system called diagnosis-related groups. This system has had a notable impact on uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgeries for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at Hospital C. T
Chronic liver disease is a growing concern worldwide. Our fast-paced lives and improving standards of living have contributed to an increase in these conditions. Modern medicine is still struggling to find effective treatments due to the complex causes of these diseases. One promising area of resear
November 30 isn't just any day for Ohio State. It's a date that's seen some historic games, especially against their rival, Michigan. The Buckeyes have played the Wolverines on this date five times in a row, with three straight road wins. The first game on this date was a home loss to Kenyon in 1899
In a thrilling game on Black Friday, the Chiefs snuck away with a 19-17 victory over the Raiders, thanks to a costly mistake by the opposing team. The Raiders had a chance to win the game with just seconds left on the clock. They were driving down the field and had reached the Chiefs' 32-yard line.
Ever wondered how we can make wastewater treatment plants work more efficiently? Scientists have come up with a clever way to predict changes in water quality, which is really important for managing the process and reducing pollution. They combined something called convolutional bi-directional gated
