Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping
In June 2021, a new drug called semaglutide got the green light for helping people with obesity lose weight. But who's really using it? There's not much info on that, especially for people without diabetes. This medicine is a unique type called a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It works by targeting a spec
Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good
Web-based programs can really help people with mental health issues. But the thing is, many people don't even start or finish these programs. Researchers wanted to know how well an online program called @myTabu worked for people who had committed child sexual abuse or used child sexual exploitation
Marvel Rivals, developed by NetEase, is quickly making waves as it outpaces Overwatch 2 in player count and features. Just over a month after its release, Marvel Rivals hit an all-time high of 644, 269 players on Steam alone, compared to Overwatch 2's peak of 75, 361. However, it's not just about th
When smart home devices collect data, it's crucial to keep it safe and reliable. But how can we trust this data if it's stored in a centralized system that can fail? Meet TraVel, a smart solution that uses blockchain and transfer learning to manage IoT data securely. TraVel uses a system called IPF
Did you know that men and women might get different treatments for hip pain? A recent study looked at how sex affects hip arthroscopy, a surgery to fix hip impingement. Over ten years, researchers compared outcomes between men and women who had this surgery. They found that there are indeed some dif
Did you know that small farmers are the backbone of the palm oil industry? They produce more than 40% of the world's palm oil, which is both beloved and criticized. There's been a lot of talk about how palm oil affects the environment and communities, so programs have been created to help small farm
Samsung is diving deeper into AI with its latest move. Google's Gemini AI will soon be connected to Samsung's stock apps like Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. This isn't surprising, given Samsung and Google's tight partnership over the years. They've even worked together to save the Android smartwatc
Malaria is a major global issue, particularly in specific regions. The traditional method of diagnosing it involves examining blood samples under a microscope. This process requires a lab, trained personnel, and special equipment, making it time-consuming and reliant on the technician's expertise. A
