On a Friday afternoon, President-elect Donald Trump made some crucial phone calls while on the golf course. These calls were not about his swing but about influencing two key lawmakers, Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self. Trump's persuasion paid off, as the Republican lawmakers backed Mike Johnson fo
You might think that watching a basketball game is just about the action on the court. But there's a lot more to it, especially when it comes to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league. Fans aren't always happy, and that's a big problem. This study used some fancy methods called Structural E
Immuno-oncology drugs, like immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), have shown potential in treating various cancers. For advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with PD-L1 expression of 50% or higher, single-drug ICI therapy that targets PD-L1 is the standard treatment. But can machine le
Imagine a country where the leaders' actions ripple through society, shaping our collective mental health. When leaders gain power, they may lose some of their best qualities, like empathy and fairness. This can lead to behaviors that hurt public trust and unity. A study found that many Americans w
In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and
Imagine a bunch of experts looking at an elephant. A biologist sees a big, gray creature. A foot specialist recommends treatment for its toenails. A climate expert is too busy studying the grass to notice the elephant. Now, Elon Musk steps in, saying we should focus on tech breakthroughs like quantu
Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in nuclear energy to reduce their carbon footprint. The U. S. government is supporting this with funding for small modular reactors. Environmental groups are still concerned about safety and waste disposal. The U. S. Department of
Healthcare fraud is a massive problem worldwide, sucking up billions of dollars each year. Experts have taken up the challenge using machine learning. They started by cleaning and preparing massive amounts of data for analysis. Next, they experimented with various models, picking the best ones for t
Who would've thought that a simple game of catch could change a whole neighborhood? The JU:MP program shows us exactly how. They don't just let kids play; they teach them to lead and inspire change. But how do we make sure these young leaders succeed? By studying their efforts, we can learn what wor
These days, biomedical research and healthcare are getting a major boost from digital health technology (DHT). New tech, clever uses of old tech with AI and machine learning, and better data integration are making DHTs super useful. But how well are these tools being funded? A study dived into the N
