Ever wondered how our brain remembered things or paid attention? Laszlo Zaborszky, a distinguished professor, has spent his career figuring that out. At 80, he's still inspiring young scientists. His big discovery? The basal forebrain, a tiny part of our brain, is crucial for learning and memory. It
In the world of the Internet of Things (IoT), choosing the right Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol is super important. This is because different applications need different services. In this paper, scientists introduced a new protocol called Energy Efficient and Group Priority MAC (EEGP-MAC). It
It's finally happening: robots that look and move like us are becoming a norm. In 2025, expect to see more robots that can perform superhuman feats. For instance, Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has swapped its hydraulics for electricity, making it even more agile. But it's not just about the big g
The COVID-19 pandemic has made life tough in many ways, including a rise in intimate partner violence (IPV) globally. But in India, the picture isn't so clear. Some studies show an increase in IPV during lockdowns, while others don't. This makes it important to understand how COVID-19 exposure affec
Have you ever noticed how the hands of an ICU nurse and a guitarist can look similar? Both professions require steady hands and a certain level of callousing. In an interactive comic, "True stories from an ICU: Calluses, " a registered nurse named Ernesto Barbieri and illustrator Jess Ruliffson expl
Imagine trying to schedule clean energy in a world where wind and sun don't always cooperate. That's what makes this job so tough! Traditional methods are struggling to handle the complex and ever-changing nature of clean energy sources. So, what's the solution? Enter the Environmental, Social, and
Let's chat about some popular AI tools that help write code. GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and ChatGPT are big names here. We put them to the test using the HumanEval Dataset to see how well they do compared to each other. We checked how often they churn out correct code and things like code
Believe it or not, 2024 was the year of the underdogs in the crypto world. While Bitcoin hit a stunning $100, 000, it wasn't the leader of the pack. A meme coin inspired by a frog, Pepe, exploded in value by a whopping 1, 500%. Coins like SUI and Dogecoin also jumped ahead, leaving Bitcoin in the du
Ever wondered who looks after our furry, long-tailed friends? Well, there's been a big change in Japan. The Primates Society of Japan is now in charge of taking care of these amazing animals, instead of the Japan Monkey Centre. This might seem like a small deal, but it's a huge shift in how primates
In the latest issue of World’s Finest, the spotlight shifts to an unusual team-up: Batgirl and Ace the Bat-Hound. As Batman, Superman, and Robin are missing, readers get a fresh perspective on the Bat-Family. While everyone's talking about the unexpected pairing of Barbara Gordon and Jimmy Olsen, wh
