Imagine a bike that defies your logic—that’s what Professor Klein created with his rear-steered bicycle! This two-wheeler isn't like the bikes you ride every day. Even though Klein offered a prize for anyone who could master it, no one was able to ride it for years. This bike, funny as it sounds, he
What if the size and temperature of a tiny electronic component could change how well it stores multiple values? That's what researchers found out when they looked into ferroelectric field effect transistors, or FeFETs. These mini devices can store more than one value, making them super handy for ta
In the world of online shopping, a merchant's reputation is their most valuable asset. Platforms like Amazon and eBay use reviews and ratings to signal product quality. But as competition gets fierce, some merchants cheat by "click farming, " "paying for positive reviews, " or even "buying clicks. "
Recently, there's been a hiccup in our understanding of magnetic semiconductors. A particular theory, known as the self-consistent spin wave theory, didn't quite hit the mark when it came to explaining these materials at low temperatures or near their critical temperature (T_c). Scientists J. K"onig
Imagine scrolling through Twitter and stumbling upon posts claiming climate change is a hoax. This might sound shocking, but it's a reality that's becoming increasingly common. A recent study explored this phenomenon, analyzing a massive amount of tweets to understand the spread of climate change co
Ever wondered why some people with autistic traits might be more drawn to conspiracy theories on social media? It's not just about being gullible, but possibly about being more detail-oriented or questioning mainstream explanations. Studies have shown that these individuals might be more likely to e
In recent years, the internet has become a hotbed for conspiracy theories. Some of these beliefs have led to real-world harm, like the January 6th Capitol attack, where many participants were driven by the QAnon conspiracy. This study looks at five major conspiracy theories—QAnon, COVID, UFOs/Aliens
] Ethereum uses something called Recursive Length Prefix (RLP) to encode various data types, like transactions. The team behind this work made a formal description of how RLP encoding should work and created a verified system to decode RLP using something called the ACL2 theorem prover. This effort
Green technology innovation (GTI) is turning the tide by helping us break free from the endless cycle of economic growth leading to environmental pollution. Past research has focused on understanding GTI decisions in the supply chain as isolated strategies, overlooking the impact of random factors.
You might think setting the price for COVID-19 vaccines is simple. But it's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) wants these vaccines to be like a global public good – available and affordable to everyone. That's a tall order, especially with two big players, Pfizer and Moderna, in the U. S. mar
