Hemp and wheat are both crops that are susceptible to a nasty fungus called Fusarium graminearum. This fungus causes a disease known as Fusarium head blight (FHB). FHB is a big problem in the US, especially for hemp farmers. It's been spotted in most places where hemp is grown. The disease can ruin
Deep learning is shaking up the world of brain mapping. This technology is making it easier to see what's going on inside our brains. It's all about a technique called Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). This method uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed maps of brain tissue
Wheat farmers have a new ally in their fight against leaf spot diseases. A clever system has been created to spot three common wheat diseases all at once. These diseases are septoria nodorum blotch, septoria tritici blotch, and tan spot. Each of these diseases is caused by a different fungus: Parast
Ever wondered if animals can help each other out in a crisis? Well, mice can. They have a unique way of caring for their friends. When a mouse finds another mouse unconscious, it doesn't just walk away. Instead, it tries to revive its companion. How? By licking and biting the face of the unconscious
ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th
Sitting for long periods in front of screens is a common habit in today's world. But did you know it could affect your heart health? This is something that has not been studied much. Researchers wanted to find out if screen time is linked to cholesterol levels and heart disease. They loo
Radiomics, a cutting-edge way to analyze medical images, has taken the medical world by storm since its introduction in 2012. To understand what's hot in cancer radiomics, a recent study looked at the top 100 most-cited articles in this field. The data was pulled from a big database called the Web
AI models that think step-by-step, called chain-of-thought (CoT) models, are becoming popular. They break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts before coming up with an answer. This process, however, can lead to high costs. The more thoughts a model generates, the more tokens it uses,
Gabrielle Clark, a 28-year-old from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, is gearing up for the Boston Marathon. This isn't just any run for her. It's a tribute to her father, who lost his battle with prostate cancer in 2015. She wants to honor his memory by completing the 26. 2-mile journey from Hopkinto
Angela Singh, a runner from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a story that is both inspiring and heartfelt. Her journey began in 2016 as a simple weight loss plan. She started running to shed some pounds, but it quickly became a passion. Her first in-person race was a 5k in New York. She got a medal an
