Ever wondered how we can detect light more efficiently? Scientists have come up with an exciting solution using thin layers of graphene. They've mixed it with tungsten diselenide and platinum diselenide to create a super-sensitive light detector. This clever device can control electric charges, allo
Borophene, a thin layer of boron atoms, is making waves in the world of gas sensing. Its unique electrical properties and strong reaction to different gases make it a hot topic. Scientists have been busy studying how to make borophene and what it can do, but there's a big gap between what they've fo
In sports like running, jumping, or soccer, coaches often need to study athletes' moves to help them improve. One big challenge is quickly spotting athletes, their gear, and field boundaries in videos or photos. Existing methods struggle with this, mainly because they lose important time details, mi
In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shoo
Healthcare fraud is a massive problem worldwide, sucking up billions of dollars each year. Experts have taken up the challenge using machine learning. They started by cleaning and preparing massive amounts of data for analysis. Next, they experimented with various models, picking the best ones for t
Suicide is a serious public health concern, so understanding what drives it is crucial. Social factors, known as social determinants of health (SDOH), play a big role in suicide risk. These include things like education, income, and social support. Figuring out how these factors influence suicide ca
Ever imagined finding your long-lost ex on a dating app? That's exactly what happens to Detective Kat in Netflix's new thriller, 'Missing You'. Based on Harlan Coben's novel, this five-episode series follows Kat, played by Rosalind Eleazar, as she unravels a web of secrets that could be linked to he
You might have heard of perovskites, those amazing materials that could revolutionize solar panels. But there's a special type of perovskite called quasi-2D DJ type that's stealing the spotlight in another area: X-ray detection. These materials have incredible properties for detecting X-rays, but th
Ever heard of PtSe2? It's a two-dimensional material that's catching scientists' attention for its amazing optoelectronic properties. The thing is, when combined with bulk materials like silicon, there are often issues with defects and carrier losses. This study introduces a clever solution: using h
Imagine ringing in the New Year with thousands of people in Times Square, but without leaving your couch. You can! The famous ball drop in NYC's Times Square is broadcast and livestreamed, so you don't have to deal with the crowds. One way to catch the action is via NBC New York's Times Square Live
