Religion is a key part of how people live and think. It changes, just like any other social trend, and adapts to society’s shifts. Think of religion as a language or wealth—something to study like any other social structure. Let’s explore some big questions: How many religions are there at any give
Religions and languages are like any other social traits, such as age or wealth. They evolve and change over time, just like people do. New ones pop up while others fade away. Have you ever wondered how many religions or languages exist at any given time? Or how they change and spread? Scientists s
Theoretical physicist Julian Schwinger was a big deal in the world of science. He helped shape modern quantum mechanics. On February 12, 2018, Harvard University held a special event called "The Memories of Julian" to mark 100 years since his birth. It's pretty impressive that even a century after h
In investment, the Sharpe Ratio is used to measure the performance of a strategy. But how do you know if your strategy is the best among many options? Enter the Intersection-Union Test. This test is like a competition where you compare the Sharpe Ratio of your benchmark strategy with others. The coo
Imagine you're walking through a park, but the path you take isn't just random—it's determined by a series of independent probabilities. This is the essence of a random walk in a Dirichlet environment. In this environment, the chances of moving from one spot to another are not fixed but are themselv
You might be surprised to hear that certain pesticides could raise your risk of getting prostate cancer. A team from Stanford University looked into this over many years, as prostate cancer takes a long time to develop. They found that 22 specific pesticides were linked to a higher chance of getting
Ever thought about a virus jumping from cows to humans? It might sound strange, but scientists have discovered that the highly infectious bird flu, H5N1, has done just that. This specific variant, called huTX37-H5N1, can infect mammals like mice and ferrets, and it's lethal in lab experiments. What'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some new advice for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It’s all about getting an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to stay safe. If you’re 65 or older, or if your immune system isn’t as strong, the CDC says to get a second
Every year, roughly 90, 000 people in the U. S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. That makes it the fifth most common cancer type. With over a million people living with a brain tumor diagnosis, the search for effective treatments is urgent. recently, Elon Musk revealed a glimmer of hope: a drug call
Let's chat about some interesting romantic developments in the "Real Housewives of Orange County" (RHOC) world! Alexis Bellino's ex-husband, Jim, is reportedly in a new relationship with the show's alum, Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. This news comes just a month after they started dating. How did they meet?
