First off, this is not the first rodeo for MoviePass. When it kicked off again in 2023, it had something new on its mind: exploring the possibilities of web3 and blockchain technology. MoviePass wants to understand if its patrons are interested in this digital ledger concept that puts control o
When COVID-19 changed everything, people started questioning authority – including doctors. Patients now have reservations about treatments and advice. Doctors need new tricks to gain trust back. Meet the LEAP method, a way to turn tense talks into teamwork. Think of it like building a wall; you nee
Do you know what's lurking in your food? Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic used in livestock, can leave traces in the food we eat. Traditional detection methods are complicated and time-consuming. That's where Zn-BTC-BDC-NH2, or ZTD, comes in. This special material, made from zinc and organic liga
Ever thought about how tiny budgets lead to big results in Chinese startups? Let's take DeepSeek, a chatbot that seemingly outperforms its rivals. But here's a twist: it might be using tech from giants like OpenAI without asking. This method, called "distillation, " lets small models mimic the behav
Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings report wasn't what Wall Street expected. They made about $25. 71 billion, which was less than the predicted $27. 22 billion. This news caused their stock to drop by about 4%. The company's been facing tough competition from cheaper electric cars, especially from China
Silicon is an incredible element, and its structures can be fascinating. You may have heard of a hydrogen-terminated Si(100) surface, where atoms stick out and have loose bonds. These loose ends are like tiny islands of high energy, stuck between the usual energy levels of silicon. Scientists are ve
Scientists have been facing challenges when trying to use gut bacteria data to detect colon cancer. While powerful sequencing tools give us loads of information, the data often turns out messy and tough to decipher. Both traditional methods and smart algorithms struggle to get clear answers from thi
On Wednesday, U. S. stock indexes are floating around as traders anxiously await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate call and results from major tech firms. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Dow rose slightly. The Nasdaq, however, slipped a bit. This comes after a week of market shifts due to q
Imagine two tech giants, Project44 and MyCarrier, standing face to face in a courtroom. The air is thick with tension as they argue over broken promises and faulty services. Project44 is pointing fingers, accusing MyCarrier of secretly developing a rival product, even though they swore they wouldn't
When the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China started using the Advanced Passive Pressurized Water Reactor (AP1000) technology, many nearby residents had questions. The plant, being the first in the world to adopt this tech, sparked curiosity and worry about radiation. So, how much do these neighbors
