Joe Biden recently warned about an "oligarchy" of powerful tech billionaires. Ironically, Donald Trump's second inauguration will feature three of the world's wealthiest men, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. These billionaires have significant influence and government contracts,
You know those tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our oceans and rivers? They're not just a problem for the environment, but also for the creatures living in it, like zebrafish. We found out that when these little plastic bits, called nanoplastics, are very small (about 20 nanometers), they can do
Mike Waltz, a Florida representative and Trump's pick for national security adviser, recently shared some interesting details about the president-elect's plans for TikTok. Waltz mentioned that Trump is looking into ways to "preserve" the popular app. This news comes after a report from The Washingto
You might think that when over 200 miners were trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, the authorities would jump in to help. But that's not what happened. The standoff lasted months, ending with the death of 87 miners. Authorities, instead of aiding the trapped miners, tried to force the
When it comes to professional team sports, there's a lot of talk about scoring patterns and how they work. But what if there are common principles that apply across different sports? Let's dive in! Researchers looked at years of data from college and pro football, hockey, and basketball. They found
Recently, a leak has shown off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone SE 4. These models suggest that Apple is ditching the classic design for something new. The leaked photos show the phone in both white and black, which are regular color choices for Apple. What's interesting is that the rear camera o
Creating the seventh Civilization game is no easy task. With six previous entries, each with its own unique flavor, the challenge lies in making it distinct enough to attract new players while keeping it familiar for long-time fans. This week, I spent 15 hours playing Civilization VII, set for relea
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown isn't bothered by critics who slammed him for reading a book on the sideline during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Brown, a three-time All-Pro, is known for bringing a book called Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy to every game. His teammates ev
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
VARMA, or Vector AutoRegressive Moving Average, models are a versatile tool for understanding how multiple time series interact. Despite their potential, VAR models, a simpler subset, often steal the show in real-world applications. Is it because VAR models are just easier to use, or are users missi
