Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm
Figuring out if texts are positive or negative, called sentiment analysis, is super useful in lots of fields. While machines can now do this super fast and accurately, lexicon-based methods have their own perks. They might not be as perfect as machine learning or big language models, but they can wo
In the past few years, China's poultry industry has been hit hard by the rise of new avian orthoreovirus (ARV) strains. This study dives into how these viruses have been changing in commercial broiler farms from 2016 to 2021. Researchers collected and identified 51 unique ARV samples from different
Carmelo Anthony, the legendary Knicks player, is on the path to the Hall of Fame. This year, he's been nominated, and it was his long-time business partner, Asani Swann, who first shared the big news. They've been working together for over a decade, and Asani's corporate background has brought valua
Imagine losing part of your jaw due to cancer or another health issue. It's not just about losing bone; it's about how it affects your face, your eating, and your smile. A team of medical experts wanted to tackle this problem by creating a new way to rebuild the jaw using a unique bone flap and a sp
A bit of background – Dr. Robert Bredt has been the medical director of the Texas Medical Board for nearly a decade, earning a good salary. But things got stirred up when it was discovered he also worked for Planned Parenthood. In case you forgot, Planned Parenthood isn't exactly popular with Texas
This year, IT spending is projected to reach a whopping $5. 74 trillion worldwide, with a significant chunk dedicated to generative AI (Gen AI). While this technology can speed up research, it also comes with risks that James Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, is keenly aware of. Fleming b
Have you ever heard of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) Methods Corner? It's like a special section in a journal that's all about how science is done. This year, it's celebrating its fifth anniversary, which is a big deal! You might be wondering, why is this a big deal? Well, the M
Ever thought about using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to pay your bills? Before you dive in, there are some essential steps to follow. First off, you'll need a crypto wallet. Imagine it as your digital bank account for crypto transactions. There are two main types: hardware wallets, which are l
In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful
