Imagine if our pension system worked differently. Instead of today's pay-as-you-go (PAYG) method, what if pensions were funded by human capital investments? The PAYG system has a major flaw—it ignores who contributes to raising the next generation and even whether they do at all. This study suggests
Gestational diabetes (GDM) poses significant health risks for mothers and their babies, especially for migrant women from Africa now living in Sweden. A recent study investigated how their beliefs about health, sickness, and healthcare evolve over time, particularly during and after pregnancy. The r
Ever thought about how tech spreads in our world? It's like a game of tag, but instead of kids running around, it's people using different gadgets. You see, using varied tech isn't free. It costs money to keep all those devices talking to each other, especially when they come from different companie
Have you ever wondered how we measure the evolution of technology? Scientists have struggled with this question for years, trying to figure out the best way to track the progress of technology over time. Some have suggested looking at the current level of technology, or how it changes, but these met
Imagine technology as a big dance floor. Some technologies are the cool kids in the middle, while others are the wallflowers waiting for their moment to shine. This is what some experts are now calling "technological parasitism. " At its core, it's all about how one tech (the wallflower) evolves by
Imagine you're training an AI to navigate a world, but you don't have to stick to just one type of simulator. UDE, short for Unified Distributed Environment, is a toolkit that lets AI researchers mix and match different simulation platforms like Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, and OpenAI Gym. This clever too
Election night is excitement time! Imagining all those votes being counted while you watch the results come in on TV or online. But how exactly do news organizations say who wins? They’ve got a secret squad called “decision desks” that use data, math, and talking to voters to figure it out. In fact,
When Dana-Farber Institue announced it was leaving Mass General Brigham, it was a big shock. But now, Mass General Brigham is ready to show what they've got. They're starting something new called the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. It's not a whole new hospital, but it brings together the exp
October was a tough month for Russia's military, with record losses in armored vehicles and artillery systems, according to Ukraine's defense ministry. Russia lost 903 armored fighting vehicles, the highest monthly total since the war began in February 2022. The total loss of armored vehicles since
Aging brings about many changes, and our eyes are no exception. The activities we do every day, like looking at screens or being out in the sun, can affect our vision. Over time, you might struggle to see things up close or tell colors apart. Many people face similar issues as they age. These proble
