Ever wondered how smart cities can get us moving more? A recent study dug into this, using data from China's Family Panel Studies from 2010 to 2020. They found that smart city construction really does make a difference in how much we exercise. The study used a special method called Difference-in-Dif
Have you ever watched a movie and been surprised by a character's sudden emotional outburst? That's exactly what happens with Kirsten Dunst's character, Lee Smith, in the film 'Civil War'. Lee, a war photographer, starts off as someone who's seen it all and feels nothing. But as the story progresses
Google has just released a new AI model called Gemini-Exp-1114, and it's already making waves in the AI community. This model, part of Google DeepMind's Gemini family, is so impressive that it immediately took the top spot on the Imarena Chatbot Arena leaderboard. This platform allows AI labs to com
Have you ever wondered how growing up affects how well you can focus and make decisions? Scientists recently explored this in a group of teenage girls. They found that girls who went through puberty earlier or later than their peers had different abilities in tasks that required quick thinking and f
Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly popular. They're being used not just as smart tools, but also as parts of bigger software systems. These systems, called LLM-integrated applications, use LLMs to do tasks that would otherwise be tough or need a lot of coding. As this field grows
Last week, Americans voted for the next president, and since then, the news has been buzzing with announcements and speculations about the new administration's plans. Business leaders in New York discussed these topics at the Fortune Global Forum on Monday. They wondered if the U. S. is moving away
Did you know that tiny wax moths can help us understand human immune systems better? Scientists are fascinated by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), a protein that plays a big role in both insect and human immunity. In a recent study, they found out that IFN-γ in Galleria mellonella larvae (which are like li
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the tech world, opening up software development to people from all backgrounds. Thomas Davenport from Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, argue in their book All Hands on Tech that AI is democratizing tech skills. With low-code and no-
Boston is on a mission to improve youth sports, and it's not doing it alone. Tyrik Wilson, the city's Youth Sports Initiative Manager, knows that change happens when you work with existing programs that are already making a difference. That's where Michael Carter-Williams comes in. This NBA vet, who
Do you know that certain types of exercise can really make a difference for children and teens with developmental disorders? Scientists looked at 68 different studies to figure out what works best. They found that combative sports like karate or boxing might be the top choice for boosting physical s
