One of the first steps in figuring out the structure and properties of a material based on its chemical composition is creating likely crystal structures. However, current methods for predicting crystal structures are usually time-consuming and expensive, which can slow down scientific progress. To
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is stepping up its game in the world of generative AI with some cool new features for its Bedrock Language Model (LLM) service. The big news? They’re adding caching and intelligent prompt routing to help businesses cut costs. Imagine you’re at a big office with lots of col
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association marked a big milestone this Sunday, celebrating their 50th anniversary with an awards ceremony. The night was full of surprises, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from Nine Inch Nails winning best score for their work in Challengers. Mikey Madison took home
Ever wished you could bring your favorite characters or even famous personalities to life on your screen? There's an AI for that! Introducing Aurora, an AI-powered image generator that turns your creative ideas into lively, realistic pictures. You can start with a free trial, but for unlimited fun,
Immune-related skin issues, like psoriasis or lupus, can affect many parts of the body. To manage these conditions better, doctors from different fields often team up. This is called interdisciplinary care (IC). But how do patients and healthcare providers feel about this team approach? That's what
You might think that using more preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) would boost live birth rates in IVF clinics. But a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, the opposite might be true, especially for younger women. The study looked at a lot of data from US IVF clinics, d
Ever heard of a fish that gets stronger when the water warms up? Meet the cunner fish, a small but mighty creature with a special trick up its fins. Unlike most fish, the cunner's jaw muscles become supercharged as the water temperature rises. This isn't just fascinating, but it also tells us a lot
The University of South Carolina has a new leader for its sports teams. Jeremiah Donati, who's known for his big achievements at TCU, is now in charge of Gamecock Athletics. Before this, Ray Tanner was the athletics director for a long time. The university's board of trustees approved Donati's contr
China has been on a mission to get more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on its roads. The idea is to cut down on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by using electricity instead of gas. But does this plan really work? Researchers looked into this from 2016 to 2020. They found that swapping a reg
Digging into solid waste incineration ash, scientists found that current methods to measure heavy metals and elements like calcium (Ca) and aluminum (Al) weren't cutting it. Why? Because the structure of the ash, especially the silicon dioxide (SiO2), was tough to break down. Using hydrofluoric acid
