Traffic prediction is a big deal in the tech world. It's about figuring out how traffic will move in the future. A new technique is gaining attention. It uses something called graph convolutional networks, or GCNs. These networks are good at dealing with connected data, like roads and traffic. Most current models have a blind spot. They don't use all the available i...

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even smaller geomagnetic disturbances can have serious consequences. The Ga...

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off zone can only last three minutes. If you need more time for those em...