In Ethiopia, khat chewing is a widespread habit that poses serious health risks. The habit is shaped by various demographic factors. To tackle this issue effectively, it is crucial to understand who is most likely to chew khat and why. This is where machine learning comes into play. Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that can analyze complex data ...
The boreal forest, also known as taiga, is a vast expanse of evergreens. But there is another tree that plays a crucial role in this ecosystem: the aspen. This tree is vital for both forestry and wildlife. However, pinpointing where these trees are can be tricky. This is where technology comes in. Researchers have developed a smart way to map out where aspen trees a...
Bitcoin has become a popular choice for criminals. It's a digital currency that's not controlled by any government. This makes it hard to track illegal activities. To fight this, researchers have been looking into new ways to spot suspicious transactions. One big problem is money laundering. This is when illegal money is made to look legal. It's been around for a lo...
Proteins are the tiny workers inside our cells, doing important jobs like carrying messages, moving stuff around, and helping chemical reactions happen. They do this by sticking to specific molecules, like DNA or other proteins. Figuring out where and how proteins stick to these molecules is a big deal in science. It helps us understand how cells work and can lead to...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a tricky disease to diagnose. It's a type of lung disease that scars the lungs over time, making it hard to breathe. Doctors often rely on biopsies to confirm IPF, but this can be risky and uncomfortable for patients. New technology is changing the game. Machine learning algorithms are stepping in to help diagnose IPF without n...
Brain tumors, specifically gliomas, often come with a nasty side effect: seizures. These seizures can be tough to predict, but getting a heads-up before surgery can make a big difference in treatment. So, scientists decided to try something new. They took a powerful AI tool called XGBoost and used it to create a model that could spot signs of seizures before surgery....
Osteoarthritis (OA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are both big problems that get worse as we age. But what's really going on inside our bodies that makes this happen? Scientists dug into public databases to find genes that change with age and might be linked to these conditions. They found 20 genes that seemed to be important in both OA and MetS. To figure out which...
Healthcare data is getting more complicated and interconnected. This makes it hard to use traditional methods. Graph-structured data is a good way to show these connections. It represents things and how they relate to each other. But, using this data well needs smart learning algorithms. Especially when there isn't much labeled data. Self-supervised learning (SSL) is...
Let's talk about ice cream. Ever tried selling it to someone who prefers salt? A fool's errand. That's why splitting customers into groups is so important in digital marketing. It's about making sure your message lands with the right people, not just throwing darts in the dark. So, how do you do it? With AI. Artificial intelligence can sift through mountains...
Elite and expert athletes constantly push the boundary of human performance. Regardless of their sport, balance is a fundamental skill that can make or break an athlete's success. Researchers set out to unpack the mystery of balance. By closely studying balance abilities, they aimed to find a reliable way to measure and compare elite and expert athletes i...