People have been going to space for a long time now. Since the year 2000, there have been 162 missions. These include flights on the Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz missions, Chinese astronauts' first trips, and even commercial trips on SpaceX's Dragon capsule. There were also privately funded suborbit
Duolingo is expanding its offerings beyond language learning. It is adding chess to its list of non-language courses. This move is part of a broader trend where educational apps are diversifying their content. The chess lessons will initially be available in beta on the iOS app. The goal is to make
Enzymes are the body's tiny workers, speeding up chemical reactions. Scientists have long used tools to compare enzymes based on their sequence, structure, and reactions. This helps them group enzymes into families and understand how they evolve. However, until recently, there was no way to compa
The Boston Marathon's recent event saw a familiar pattern of no-shows. This year's event had a similar number of runners who did not start the race as the previous year. This outcome challenges the idea that political tensions would deter international participants. The marathon had 31, 778 register
In 2008, a significant shift occurred in the field of genetic testing. The College of American Pathologists began offering a proficiency testing program. This program was specifically designed to detect copy number variations in a constitutional setting. This is often referred to as CYCGH. The goal
Driving a car comes with many responsibilities. One of the most important is keeping an eye on what's happening behind and to the sides. That's where side mirrors come in. They're crucial for safe driving and parking. But have you ever noticed the small text on your side mirror? It says, "Objects in
The weather in Boston is set to be quite pleasant over the next few days. A swift weather system is moving eastward, allowing temperatures to climb. By Tuesday, the mercury will hit the low to mid-70s, making it one of the warmer days of the week. However, it's important to note that the warmth won'
Stochastic integer programs are notoriously tricky to solve. They involve a lot of guesswork and can take ages to compute. This is especially true for two-stage SIPs. So, what is the solution? A smart way to tackle this is by using a conditional variational autoencoder. This fancy term is just a too
WrestleMania 41's second night wrapped up with a mix of highs and lows. The event kicked off with a bang, featuring Iyo Sky's impressive defense of her Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair. This match was a standout, with all three competitors delivering top-notch perform
Chipotle Mexican Grill is setting its sights on Mexico for its next big adventure. The fast-casual giant is planning to open its first location south of the border in 2026. This move is part of a broader strategy to grow beyond its home turf in the United States. The company has teamed up with Alsea
