Dr. Ben Carson, a well-known neurosurgeon and former presidential candidate, has his eyes set on a new role in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. According to insiders, Carson is vying for the position of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, a significant shift from his previous role as s
Representative Seth Moulton sparked a heated conversation when he suggested that transgender women athletes might have an unfair advantage in female sports. He believes that not discussing this topic openly could harm Democrats in future elections. Moulton’s views aren't widely popular among his fel
Did you know that the roots of plants like sorghum have their own tiny communities of bacteria? These microscopic friends play a big role in how well the plant grows and stays healthy. Scientists decided to take a closer look at how these bacterial communities differ in various parts of sorghum root
Tom Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback, made headlines by converting part of his $6. 5 million salary into Bitcoin. This move, inspired by Russell Okung, who was the first NFL player to receive half of his salary in Bitcoin, turned out to be a smart financial decision. In just a few years, Brady's
Ever thought about getting a generator for your home? You've probably heard of portable generators, like the ones from Honda. These are great for camping trips or quick power fixes. They're light, easy to move, and you just plug them in and start them up. But they might not be powerful enough to kee
Ever thought fruit flies could help us understand human health issues? Well, they can! Scientists have found that a specific gene in fruit flies, called Clc-C, behaves a lot like a human gene called CLC-5. Both these genes play a big role in how our bodies handle certain nutrients. When these genes
Imagine this: 43 monkeys on the loose in South Carolina! It all started when a worker at Alpha Genesis in Beaufort County left a door open during feeding time. Oops! The Yemassee Police Department quickly teamed up with the facility to catch the escapees. By Sunday, 24 of the Rhesus macaques were sa
In 2008, a fresh computer science grad student at Princeton sat in on a lecture about neural networks. The topic seemed outdated, like something from the '80s and '90s that had lost its spark. Researchers were more interested in sleek algorithms like support vector machines. Unbeknownst to this stud
Ever wondered how some complex mathematical sequences are built? In this exploration, we dive into the world of Generalized Van der Laan and Perrin Polynomials. These sequences are crafted using a foundation of Generalized Fibonacci and Lucas Polynomials. We'll unveil some fascinating properties of
Deep learning has made waves in various fields by handling complex data with ease. One such area is financial time-series prediction, specifically predicting stock price volatility. This involves forecasting if the prices will go up, down, or stay stable. Researchers have been digging into this for
