Mental health problems are spreading rapidly around the world. Could big language models, a type of artificial intelligence, be the answer? These AI systems are already taking steps into mental health care, from offering guidance to providing treatment. Initial trials hint that they might be good at
Picture this: small towns in China dedicated to sports and wellness, but with a critical gap. The aging population living there faces unique challenges. Enter wireless sensor networks (WSNs), a technology that could bridge the gap and improve the lives of older adults. Imagine having sensors ar
Can AI truly grasp sports? It’s not just about stats and rules – it’s the complexity of actions and strategies that make sports challenging for computers. Researchers put top AI models to the test to see how they handle sports questions. Both simple and tough questions were given, and models that co
Ever wondered about the unsung heroes in cancer research? Let's talk about RNF19A, a little-known protein from the RING finger family. This protein is starting to make a splash in the world of bladder cancer (BCa). Scientists have been digging into how RNF19A affects bladder cancer, and the findings
If you're looking for a new controller for your PC games, Hori has just the thing. Their Wireless Horipad for Steam is now up for preorder on Amazon, just in time for the holidays. But don't expect it to be like the old Steam controller from Valve. That one had unique features like dual trackpads in
Imagine this: a 32-year-old woman walks into her doctor's office, puzzled by her sudden, widespread hair loss. It looked like alopecia areata, a common autoimmune condition. But there was more to this story. Hidden underneath was lichen planopilaris (LPP), a rare disease where the immune system atta
Precious Brady-Davis, a Black transgender woman, just won a local election but felt disappointed that the US didn't elect a female president. Many women voters also shared this sentiment. Despite Kamala Harris' historic run, she didn't secure enough votes to win. Some women supported Trump for his v
Keith Waters, in his early 60s, found hope and a new life after years of addiction, homelessness, and crime. His life took a dramatic turn for the better when he turned to God and sought help from OurCalling, a Christian nonprofit. He was killed in May, leaving behind a family that saw his transform
Special counsel Jack Smith is trying to figure out how to handle two federal cases against Donald Trump before he becomes president. The Justice Department has a rule that sitting presidents can't be prosecuted. So, Smith is looking at how to end these cases before Trump takes office in January. Tr
Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ
