Imagine having so much money that you can buy a seat at the table with world leaders. That's the kind of power billionaires like Elon Musk have. Musk, the world's richest man, joined a call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But it's not just about rubbi
Have you ever imagined having a smart assistant that can understand and generate medical texts, images, and even videos? This is exactly what large language models (LLMs) are capable of. But how does this technology fit into the world of orthopedics? Orthopedics deals with bone and joint issues, wh
Two former Missouri police officers faced federal charges this week for allegedly similar misconduct. David McKnight, 39, from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Julian Alcala, 29, from the Florissant Police Department, were both accused of targeting women during traffic stops. They would confis
As the weather turns cold, the flu season kicks in, and this year, some people are wondering if cannabis could lend a helping hand. With more folks looking into natural remedies, cannabis is catching their attention. It’s all about how it’s consumed and the right amount. Smoking or vaping, while pop
Large language models (LLMs) have made a splash in software engineering, especially in code generation and finding coding issues. But they're not perfect. Enter LLM-based agents, which could lead to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by making LLMs more autonomous and capable of self-improvement.
For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing t
In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag
Mental health issues like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia often overlap and can be accompanied by other mental health problems. But why do some people develop these additional issues? Scientists are still trying to figure this out, particularl
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been tasked with cutting waste in government, including scientific research. Some studies, like those involving shrimp on treadmills or bobcat pee on rats, may seem pointless. But these experiments play a vital role in understanding the world around us. Science thr
In this wrap-up paper, we take a look back at the highs and lows of workplace health and safety research as the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health turns 50 in 2024. Our focus is on what lies ahead in the next quarter-century. Workplace safety has come a long way, but there's still m
