Time-based networks, like social media or online shopping platforms, show how connections change over time. Lately, scientists have focused on creating better models to understand these networks. But there's a catch: they haven't paid much attention to the quality of the "wrong" examples used to tra
California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-establi
Tiny plastic pieces, called microplastics, come in different shapes and types. Scientists wanted to see how these tiny plastics move through sand. They looked at two kinds: polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PS was in tiny spheres, while PET came in both spheres and fragments. T
Connie Francis, a name that once echoed through every household, has left this world at the age of 87. She was not just a singer but a trailblazer, the first woman to top the US Billboard Charts. Her recent surge in popularity was sparked by the viral success of her 1962 song "Pretty Little Baby" on
AMD is about to launch its new Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs, with the most powerful model packing a whopping 96 cores and 192 threads. This beast, priced at $11, 699, is set to hit the market on July 23rd. But it's not just about the big number; these chips are designed for
A huge legal fight just ended quietly. Meta's big bosses, including Mark Zuckerberg, agreed to settle a case that could have cost them billions. Shareholders were mad about privacy issues that led to big fines. They wanted the leaders to pay up personally. But now, the trial is over, and no one is s
Brazil's leading meal delivery app has been a big deal since 2011. It's not just about delivering food. It's about how they use Facebook and Instagram to get people excited about their service. Over the years, they've changed their strategies to keep up with trends. They know that social media is a
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, saw its shares drop by 5% after releasing its second-quarter earnings. The results were a mix of good and not-so-good news. Revenue went up by 12. 9% compared to last year, reaching $5. 42 billion. However, this was a bit less than what experts expected,
Workplaces are changing fast. Technology is everywhere. This shift brings new problems. People sit more. They feel less connected. This can hurt their bodies and minds. Muscles and joints suffer. So do feelings and thoughts. These issues are common. They cause big problems. Companies try to help. Th
Detroit is buzzing with excitement as the Big3 basketball league brings its unique brand of hoops to town. This time, the city has its own team, the Detroit Amplifiers, or "Amps" for short. The league's founder, Ice Cube, has a soft spot for Detroit, dating back to the late 1980s. He's been a fan of
