Health information wrapped in entertainment, or infotainment, is a popular way to spread health messages. But how effective is it? A study looked at 215, 020 comments from viewers of the health-themed animation "Cells at Work" on Bilibili. com. The findings were interesting: people didn't seem to ch
Imagine biting into a seemingly fresh fruit salad only to realize it's contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus are notorious for causing food poisoning. Scientists have come up with a clever new method to spot these invisible enemies in your food. They
Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where
Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step
Ever wondered how stroke patients with spastic hemiplegia manage to sit down and stand up? Researchers took a closer look at the forces acting on their hip, knee, and ankle joints during these movements. They wanted to figure out how these forces relate to the moments created by these joints. Spasti
Scientists are making big strides in understanding how our genes contribute to risk for esophageal cancer. This type of cancer, called esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), often starts with a condition called Barrett's esophagus (BE). Many genetic factors have been linked to these conditions, but how th
Imagine powering your car or home with nothing but water and air. That's the promise of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). But to make this a reality, scientists need to find a way to make a crucial process called oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) happen more efficiently in acidic environme
You might think that watching a basketball game is just about the action on the court. But there's a lot more to it, especially when it comes to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league. Fans aren't always happy, and that's a big problem. This study used some fancy methods called Structural E
Intel's recent promise to enhance the performance of its Arrow Lake processors seems to be backfiring. The company rolled out a microcode update (MC version 0x114) to tackle long-standing issues, but benchmarks by CapFrameX reveal that it's causing more harm than good. Users reported a significant d
Get ready for a year full of exciting crime thrillers! From big-name franchises like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to lesser-known international films, there's something for everyone. One of the most anticipated releases is The Prosecutor, starring Donnie Yen as a prosecutor who risks his career
