Ever wondered what makes cryptocurrencies tick? It's not just about the price. Scientists are diving deep into how the underlying blockchain mechanisms of cryptos influence their distribution patterns. They're using real-world data like block size and block time to see how these features shape crypt
Imagine you're trying to understand string theory, which involves tiny, string-like particles. One aspect of this is called Moyal String Field Theory, or MSFT for short. In this theory, scientists use something called the Moyal star product. Until now, the focus has mainly been on the matter part of
In Indiana, a former CVS employee named Richard Allen was found guilty of murdering two teenage girls back in 2017. The trial lasted four weeks, with the jury hearing from many witnesses over 17 days. They finally reached a decision on Monday. Allen, who is 52, was accused of killing Abigail William
In the trial of Daniel Penny, who's accused of manslaughter after putting Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway, witnesses have offered differing views. Mothers and other female passengers who were there that day praise Penny's actions, claiming they felt threatened by Neely's errati
Holidays are here, and with them comes a spike in acid reflux cases. Dr. Pochapin from NYU Langone Health explains what causes this discomfort and how to enjoy your feast without the burn. Unlike occasional heartburn, GERD is a long-term condition causing frequent symptoms like heartburn and regurgi
Sunday saw a surge in violence as Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon and northern Gaza, causing dozens of deaths, including children. This comes amid global attention to the U. S. election's potential impact on conflicts with Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami
Ever wondered how we can quickly and accurately spot problems on steel surfaces? Enter MSFT-YOLO, a smart detector that's been tweaked for this exact job. It's based on a model called YOLOv5, but with some neat tricks up its sleeve. One of these is a module called TRANS, which is inspired by Transfo
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof changed his plans to attend UN climate talks in Azerbaijan. Instead, he's focusing on the aftermath of antisemitic attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence, which injured five people and led to over 60 arrests, was sparked by social media ca
Rice farmers in the Southern US are always looking for ways to get more out of their fields. One big challenge is figuring out the best places to test new types of rice. This is called multi-environment trials (MET), and it can be pricey and tricky to plan. Scientists have been working on this probl
Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback, has found himself on the injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in their recent loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The injury is reported to be a partial tear, which could keep him sidelined for six to eight weeks. Initially, the team hesitated
