In the world of movies, some films just don't get the love they deserve. One of them is "A Perfect World, " a crime drama that brought together two big names: Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner. Eastwood was already a big deal in Westerns, but by the 1990s, he was exploring other genres. Costner, on the other hand, was stepping into the spotlight with his own Western s...
Ethereum's largest testnet, Holešky, is about to retire. This is part of a planned shutdown and move to a new testnet called Hoodi. The change is happening because of some technical problems earlier this year. The shutdown will happen two weeks after the Fusaka upgrade is done. This upgrade is expected sometime in the second half of September. After that, Holešky wo...
Drug policies around the world are a big deal. They affect people's lives in many ways. The Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) tries to compare how different countries handle these policies. But is it a good way to measure this? The GDPI looks at many things. It checks how countries treat drug use, sales, and health. It also sees if they follow international rules. But...
Joey Chestnut, the hotdog eating champ, is back in action this Fourth of July at Coney Island. This is big news for fans who love watching people eat tons of hotdogs in just 10 minutes. Chestnut, known as "Jaws, " was kicked out last year for promoting a rival plant-based hotdog brand. But now, after a one-year break, he's returning to compete again. Chestnut has wo...
Clay is not just for pottery anymore. It turns out that tiny clay tubes can help make energy from salt water. This is big news for scientists working on clean energy. The trick is to use special types of clay that can handle water without falling apart. This is important because water can make clay swell up and become useless. The key is to use a mix of two types o...
On the 4th of July, the world's most famous hot dog eating contest is back. The star of the show, Joey Chestnut, has decided to return after skipping last year's event. This news has fans buzzing with excitement. Chestnut is no stranger to the competition. He has won the title a whopping 16 times. Last year, he missed the contest due to a disagreement with the organi...
In the world of filmmaking, safety should always come first. Yet, sometimes, things go wrong. Devyn LaBella, a stunt performer, found this out the hard way while working on Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. She was hired to double for one of the film’s stars. She expected a routine day of work. Instead, she was thrust into a harrowing situation. On May 2, 2023, ...
Bacteria are masters of survival. They can adapt to new environments. This adaptation can have surprising results. It can make bacteria stronger. But it can also make them weaker in unexpected ways. This is what happened with E. coli bacteria. They were studied over 15, 000 generations. The study looked at changes in the bacteria's RNA polymerase. This is a key part ...
In the world of artificial intelligence, keeping systems secure is a big deal. One method that's gaining traction is called Randomized Smoothing. It's all about making AI models more robust against sneaky attacks. Recently, using multiple Deep Neural Networks together has shown great results. But, there's a catch. It's super expensive in terms of computation. Plus, t...
In many parts of the world, especially in developing countries, it's often believed that caring for a new baby is a mother's job alone. However, when dads get involved in postnatal care, it can make a big difference in the health of both mom and baby. This is especially true in places like Ethiopia, where not much is known about how fathers can help during this cru...