Scientists recently reviewed 25 studies on knee surgery. Shockingly, only half had a plan from the get-go, and even fewer were willing to share their data. These studies were supposed to follow specific guidelines, but some didn't explain their methods clearly or how they confirmed their results. Th
You know those massive language models everyone’s talking about? They’re getting bigger, and so is the demand for high-quality data. Researchers are combining these models with a technique called federated learning to tackle data scarcity. Think of it like this: instead of sending all your data to o
This year, IT spending is projected to reach a whopping $5. 74 trillion worldwide, with a significant chunk dedicated to generative AI (Gen AI). While this technology can speed up research, it also comes with risks that James Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, is keenly aware of. Fleming b
The United States is keeping a close eye on China's scientific research in the Arctic, worried that it could boost China's military capabilities. A letter from the U. S. State Department to Congress highlighted these concerns. The Arctic has become a hot topic in U. S. politics, especially after Pre
Did you know the Sun impacts life on Earth in a big way? It drives weather, ocean currents, and even how well our crops grow. But we've only been keeping track of sunspots for about 400 years. So, how do we understand solar changes from way back? Scientists turned to something unexpected: tree rings
NASA is planning to bring Martian rocks back to Earth, but they haven't finalized their plan yet. Instead, they're leaving the big decision up to the incoming President, Donald J. Trump. The mission, called Mars Sample Return, was initially estimated to cost up to $11 billion, but NASA has found way
Cancer control is a big deal for health systems today. But how do we tackle it effectively? That's where system dynamics modeling (SDM) comes in. This study dives into how SDM is used to understand and combat cancer. Researchers checked out a bunch of studies to see how well SDM is doing its job. F
Imagine you have a tumor, a dangerous cell cluster waging war within your body. Now, imagine scientists using a special kind of scan called Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to watch how your immune system responds to this invader. This isn’t just about the tumor anymore; it's about understanding h
Ever imagined a place where science and humanities meet to discuss something unusual? Three recent studies have shown that psychedelics might improve sexual well-being. But scientists need to explore how culture and history influence our views on sexuality. The field of psychedelics hasn't paid much
Curious minds discover new things by asking questions and investigating, right? This is exactly what a teacher from Colombia found out through their experience with a special program called "Research Seedbeds" (Semilleros de Investigación). They realized that true education isn’t just about memorizi
