Tracking how fast organisms travel and spread, especially when it comes to health-threatening pathogens like the West Nile virus, can be tricky. The models we currently rely on often fall short. For example, the popular Brownian trajectory model doesn't even use the idea of instantaneous speed. To f
Ever wondered how quickly to treat concussion-related eye focus issues? The CONCUSS study is set to find out. This project is a randomized clinical trial comparing two ways to fix convergence insufficiency, a common problem after concussions. One group gets immediate treatment, while the other waits
Volcanoes once erupted on the moon's far side, just like on the side we see, according to new research. Scientists examined dirt and rocks brought back by China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft from the moon's little-explored far side. They found pieces of volcanic rock dating back to 2. 8 billion years, with
Imagine a world where every child has access to the same medical care, regardless of where they live. This is the dream that drives hand surgeons to embark on mission trips. The problem? Many regions struggle with limited resources and high costs. Traveling to these countries isn't just about treati
Barbara Robinson's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, " initially a magazine story turned novel in 1972, has been a holiday favorite for decades. The story's charm lies in its Roald Dahl-esque humor, with the Herdman kids, dubbed the "worst kids ever, " wreaking havoc in their town. This year, direct
Have you ever felt like your hand was bigger than it really is? Scientists found that when people see a visual stimulus near their hidden hand and feel a touch at the same time, their brain tricks them into thinking their hand is larger. This is called visual-tactile ventriloquism aftereffect. The s
Meet a 64-year-old man who had a rough time with kidney cancer. Doctors decided to remove his whole kidney through a surgery called radical nephrectomy. This guy also had type 2 diabetes and was quite overweight. After the surgery, he agreed to change his lifestyle big time. For a whole year, he fol
Today, businesses are tackling a big problem: how to make AI faster and cheaper. Big AI models are expensive and slow, but they're great at tasks like threat detection and recommendation systems. To fix this, we can use techniques called model compression strategies. These methods make AI models sma
Picture this: AI walking into classrooms to give teachers and students a helping hand. Researchers are teaming up with educators to understand how AI can be useful in schools. One cool idea is creating AI assistants, or 'smart classroom buddies, ' with features that can simplify learning. For instan
In the world of healthcare, professionals play a crucial role as gatekeepers for patients. So, what do they think about a new device called the Bio-Artificial Pancreas (BAP)? This device aims to help people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. A recent study in the Netherlands explore
