Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are capturing the attention of investors and researchers alike. But what about predicting their market movements? This study dives into a new way to forecast these cryptocurrencies' volatility using something called non-Gaussian GARCH models. The
Imagine a lakeshore teeming with life, including giant storks over 6. 5 feet tall. Now, travel back over 1. 5 million years to a time when two different species of early humans roamed this land. These aren't our modern ancestors, Homo sapiens, but distant cousins known as Homo erectus and Paranthrop
You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is ri
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin
Alzheimer's disease, a tough foe that damages the brain over time, is a major worry due to our growing life expectancy. We need better ways to tackle it, especially those that fight aging. Recent research has given us lots of options, from simple lifestyle changes to fancy new medicines. Regular wor
Climate change is making it tougher to fight HIV in places with limited resources. Severe weather events are messing up HIV services, which could slow down the goal of ending HIV as a big health problem by 2030. Let's look at how this happens and what can be done to make HIV care stronger. First, l
Memories start as personal experiences, called episodic memories. Over time, they lose detail and blend into our general knowledge, becoming semantic memories. This process is called semantization. Scientists have been studying how these two types of memories interact for a long time. They're especi
Scientists have recently discovered a fascinating way to improve the texture and nutrient delivery of food gels. They used a mix of proteins from black beans and whey, linking them together with transglutaminase. The key ingredient to make these into gels is glucono-δ-lactone. Here's where it gets i
Emerging contaminants (ECs) are pollutants that have started to show up in our waterways. They come from things like personal care products, antibiotics, painkillers, hormone disruptors, and even psychiatric medications. Scientists have gotten better at finding these pollutants, but we still need mo
Ever thought that when you were born could impact your chances of making it big in sports? Meet the Relative Age Effect (RAE), a phenomenon that gives an early boost to players born at the beginning of the year. Researchers dived into the world of youth soccer academies to see if this advantage last
