Deception detection is a big deal in areas like national security, privacy, and courtrooms. It's tough to tell truth from lies because there are so many factors involved. Traditional lie detectors, or polygraphs, have been around for a while but have issues. They are controversial because of scienti
The internet is a vast and complex place, where bad things can happen to children. One of these things is online grooming, a form of manipulation that can lead to child sexual abuse. To fight this, scientists have been using something called machine learning. Machine learning is like teaching a comp
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a tricky disease to diagnose. It's a type of lung disease that scars the lungs over time, making it hard to breathe. Doctors often rely on biopsies to confirm IPF, but this can be risky and uncomfortable for patients. New technology is changing the game. Machi
The Ethereum blockchain is a big, decentralized network that lets people exchange digital money and smart contracts without a boss. This is great for freedom, but it also means bad guys can do bad things like money laundering and phishing. This has made security a big problem. So, let's talk about a
The University of Iowa has decided to move on from Fran McCaffery, who spent 15 years as the head coach of the men's basketball team. McCaffery's final record stands at 297 wins and 207 losses, making him the winningest coach in Hawkeye basketball history. McCaffery's last season was a bit
Ever wondered how your body uses food to keep you going? Traditional teaching often breaks this down into separate parts. But what if we looked at it as a whole? Instead of just learning about how your heart pumps blood or your lungs take in air, we can explore how every part of your body works toge
Tesla's stock is bouncing back slightly after a rough day. The boost comes from President Trump's promise to buy a new Tesla EV, which might help smooth over some recent political tension. But, a top analyst, Dan Ives, has some tough words for Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk. Ives thinks Musk needs to find a
The world remembers the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who lost her life on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2021. But what about the people who were there? The ones who witnessed the horror and had to live with the consequences? A new documentary, "Last Take: Rust and the Story
Taiwan finds itself in a delicate situation. China's military spending is on the rise, with a nearly $250 billion increase this year alone. This boost is part of China's ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and assert its territorial claims, including those over Taiwan. China views Taiwan as
The 29th Annual Congress of the International Liver Transplantation Society took place in Houston, Texas, USA, from May 1-4th, 2024. The event was all about pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas in liver disease and transplantation. It was a big deal for the medical community. The theme for th
