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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

Hot Photos from Mercury's Close Encounter

You might think that Mercury is just our little neighbor. But it's not so simple. This small planet is brutal. It's so close to the Sun that it experiences extreme temperatures, from super hot to freezing cold. Plus, it's heavily beaten by solar radiation. So, imagine our excitement when the Europea

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Boosting ER Predictions: Adding New Metrics to the National Early Warning Score

In the world of emergency medicine, doctors are always looking for ways to improve how they spot patients at risk. One way they're trying to do this is by adding new measurements to an existing system called the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). This system helps them figure out if a patient mig

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Breast Cancer Grades: A New Way Using Multiple Models

Breast cancer grades, which are determined by cell structure, are crucial for planning treatment. Many researchers rely on deep learning (DL) models for this task. However, DL models can be a bit of a mystery. It's unclear which features they use to make accurate predictions. A recent study introduc

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

How One Doctor's Speed Affects Others in the Emergency Room

You might think that doctors in the emergency department (ED) work independently, but they don't. Their work is influenced by their colleagues. This study looked into how the pace of one doctor can affect the performance of others around them. Imagine you're in the ED, and there are several doctors

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

Macy's: Shutting Doors to Open New Opportunities

Macy's, a familiar department store, is making a bold move. They're clicking the "close" button on 66 of their stores, but this isn't a sign of trouble. Instead, it's part of a plan they shared last year. The company is choosing to pour their resources into 350 other stores spread across the country

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Superbugs in Water: Detecting Tough Bacteria

Water can be a hidden reservoir for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nasty bug that can make people sick. One type of this bacteria, called CRPA, is extra tough due to carbapenem resistance. This makes it hard to treat infections caused by it. Currently, we mostly know how to find CRPA in hospitals, but no

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Ridge High School Trials Phone-Free Days

Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

The Danger of Online Pharmacies

Did you know that most online pharmacies are actually illegal? That’s right, according to a recent report, nearly all of the 35, 000 online pharmacies are breaking the law. This means that the medicines you buy might not work, or worse, they could harm you. These websites often look real, but they d

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speed Up Your PC with Microsoft's Free Tool

Ever wished you could make your computer run faster without spending a dime? Good news! Microsoft has a free tool called PC Manager that can do just that. It's like giving your PC a tune-up, but without any tools or expertise needed. Computers can get slow over time because they collect junk files

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Local AI for Privacy: Installing Ollama on Your Mac

Are you concerned that AI might peek at your personal data? Meet Ollama, an AI you can install on your Mac. No more worrying about who sees your content. Let's dive into how to set it up and why it's a good idea. First, you need a Mac running MacOS 11 or newer. Easy enough, right? To start,

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