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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Predicting Phage Behavior with PhaTYP

Bacteriophages, tiny viruses that attack bacteria, live in two ways: as virulent or temperate. Knowing which lifestyle a phage has helps understand how it interacts with its bacterial host, which is important for using phages in treatments like phage therapy. Since keeping up with the increasing num

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Nov 08 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Coins: A Closer Look at Popular Choices

Ever heard of crypto currencies? They're digital money that people use online. Lots of companies are starting to accept them, which is changing how we think about money. Right now, there are over 700 different kinds of crypto currencies that you can trade. In November 2016, they were worth more than

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

AI in Mental Health: Promises and Pitfalls

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

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Nov 07 2024FINANCE

Different Coins, Different Codes: Exploring Variety in Cryptocurrencies

The world of cryptocurrencies is vast and growing rapidly, with thousands of different types now available. While there's a lot of diversity, there's also a fair amount of deceit, with scammers hoping to cash in on the current craze. To understand how unique these cryptocurrencies really are, resear

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Time Series: How LLMs Can Adapt

Have you ever considered using Large Language Models (LLMs) for time series (TS) tasks? Instead of training new models from scratch, you can fine-tune existing LLMs to handle TS data. This approach is known as TS-for-LLM. The challenge with TS data is its complexity and scarcity. To tackle this, a

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Data Science: A New Perspective

Data science has become a buzzword in both the scientific and business worlds. Big names like CERN, Google, and Walmart rely on data to make predictions and stay competitive. But what is data science really about? It's a combination of different fields like statistics, computer science, and business

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Phage Secrets: A New Tool for Predicting Bacteriophage Lifestyles

Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They live in two main ways: virulent or temperate. Knowing a phage's lifestyle is important for understanding how it interacts with bacteria, especially in fields like phage therapy. But keeping up with the growing number of sequ

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unveiling Household Energy Habits with Smart Data

Imagine trying to understand how people use electricity at home. It's like reading a big book, but with smart meters instead of words. As smart meters become common, we have lots of data, but figuring out what it all means is tricky. Scientists have come up with a clever way to make sense of this d

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Radio Station's AI Takeover: A Move to Win Listeners or Lose Hearts?

In a surprising turn of events, a state-funded radio station in Poland, Off Radio Krakow, decided to replace its entire staff with artificial intelligence. The move was aimed at attracting new listeners, particularly from Generation Z. The station introduced three AI-generated hosts: Emilia, Jakub,

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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out, Devs: Malicious Codes on NPM

Ever heard of sneaky hackers trying to trick you? That’s what’s happening on NPM, a popular site for sharing code. Hackers are uploading hundreds of fake packages, trying to fool developers into downloading malware. These fake packages have names that look like real ones, such as Puppeteer and Bignu

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