Ever wondered how international trade finance started? Let's hop back in time to the Middle Ages. Back then, trade finance was a local affair, with merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial tools. Picture this: a merchant in Italy might use a different method than one in China. As tr
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
In June 2020, amidst the COVID-19 lockdown in Tehran, nurses found themselves grappling with a new challenge in their patient care: managing their own emotions. This study delved into how nurses were coping with this added stress during a crucial time. At the heart of the research was the concept o
Ever thought about board games designed by robots? Well, it's happening! These robots are using a neat trick called evolutionary strategy to create exciting two-player games. And how do we know if these games are worth playing? People test them out and give their thoughts. Plus, a clever system call
Have you ever thought about how artificial intelligence sees different countries? This study dived into that question by giving four language models, or LLMs, different national identities, like being American or British. Each LLM got a unique nationality persona and was asked to rate countries. Gue
It's a big shift for Canadians—TikTok just got the boot! The Canadian government has told TikTok to wrap up its business operations in the country. Why? They're worried about national security risks from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. This isn't a total ban, though; just a shutdown of the app's
Ridhima Pathak has a story that’s as exciting as any sports match. She started her career in engineering but soon found her true passion in sports broadcasting. This shift wasn’t easy, but her love for sports and storytelling pushed her to make the leap. Over the years, she’s become a popular sports
In Benin, a study looked at how gender, birth order, and natural skills affect how much education kids in the same family get. They used two methods: a simple approach and a detailed model of how families divide their resources for education. The researchers found that in families where parents did
Welcome to the world of educational games in secondary schools! These games are not just fun, but they also have a serious purpose: to help students learn. There are three main types of educational games. First, there are educational serious games. These are digital games designed to teach specific
Have you ever thought about using your phone to learn physics? While it might seem unusual, mobile devices are becoming a powerful tool in the classroom. Let's dive into why using phones in physics education makes sense. Firstly, phones are everywhere. Almost every student has one. Instead of banni
