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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Machine Learning vs Traditional Methods: A New Look at Predicting Broiler Traits

Machine learning (ML) is quickly becoming a big deal in lots of areas, from research to practical things like predicting how well livestock will breed. But not many people have looked into using ML to improve chicken breeding, especially for yellow-feathered broilers. This study tried out seven diff

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Who Wins This Week? NFL Picks for Week 12

Get ready, football fans! The race to the playoffs is heating up, and this week's NFL games are packed with excitement. Let's dive into the matchups. First up, it's a divisional duel on Thursday night. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns face off at 8:15 p. m. ET on Amazon Prime. This is a

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Predicting Health: The Power of Polygenic Models

Polygenic prediction models are becoming a big deal in the medical world. What's the fuss about? Well, these models use lots of genes to predict a person's risk for certain diseases. For example, if you're worried about heart disease, a doctor can now look at many genes in your body and say, "Hey, y

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Guessing What Others Will Do: Our Brain's Clever Trick

Ever pondered how we can predict what others might do? Well, it turns out our brains aren't just good at making one guess. Nope, they create multiple possibilities and then rank them based on how likely they seem. This helps us deal with uncertain situations. Picture this: you're playing a game, and

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Predicting Markets Better: A New Way to Learn from Each Other

Making money and staying safe in the financial market depends on good predictions. Markets are connected, so understanding one can help understand others. While current methods work, they often pick up on noise and miss the complex links between markets. We're introducing a new model that learns fro

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Blending Old and New: How Double Exponential Smoothing and Deep Learning Team Up to Predict Stock Prices

Financial markets are getting smarter with the blend of modern deep learning (DL) and classic time series forecasting methods. Researchers have created a unique hybrid model to predict stock prices for General Electric (GE), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN). This model combines Double Exponential

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Cadmium in Rice: How Porewater Predicts the Danger

Cadmium (Cd) pollution is a serious threat to human health, especially when it ends up in our rice. Predicting how much Cd will be in rice grains is tough because the soil is complex and varies a lot. Scientists found that the water in the soil pores, during the time when rice grains are filling out

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Guessing Brain Age: Why Two Scans Are Better Than One

Ever wished we could tell someone's age just by looking at their brain scan? Scientists often use T1-weighted structural MRI to do this. But a new study mixed things up by combining structural MRI and diffusion MRI. They created a smart model that could see both the big brain features and tiny detai

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Predicting Tumors: A Closer Look at Uncertainty

Imagine trying to guess whether a spot on a slide is cancerous or not. It's a tough job, especially when you have a lot of slides but no answers to check your guesses against. That's the challenge in digital pathology: lots of unlabeled slides, not enough clear answers. Now, think of a smart comput

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Gonzaga vs. San Diego State: A High-Stakes Non-Conference Clash

Two powerhouse college basketball teams, Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0) and San Diego State Aztecs (2-0), are set to face off on Monday night. Despite their impressive records, they're approaching this game from different perspectives. Gonzaga, ranked fourth, has been on a roll, crushing top teams like Bayl

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