Alibaba has just revealed a new AI model, QwQ-32B-Preview, that's ready to challenge OpenAI's o1 in the "reasoning" AI race. Developed by Alibaba's Qwen team, this model boasts 32. 5 billion parameters and can handle prompts up to 32, 000 words long. It outperforms OpenAI's o1-preview and o1-mini on
Last night's Dancing With the Stars finale was a whirlwind of emotion, talent, and surprise. The big winners were Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and his professional partner Jenna Johnson. They've been dancing their hearts out for the past 13 weeks, and it paid off! The judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek
In Quebec, small long-term care facilities, particularly those in rural areas, face a big problem: not enough nurses during night shifts. This shortage can make resident care unsafe and of poor quality. To fix this, some places have started using on-call phone services to always have a nurse availab
Preeclampsia is a big health challenge for expectant moms and their babies, yet we're still seeking effective treatments. Scientists have stumbled upon an intriguing clue: low levels of a protein called Transgelin-2, or TAGLN2. This discovery suggests that TAGLN2 plays a vital role in regulating a k
Think about this: virtual reality (VR), the fancy tech that plops you into another world, might be helping kids with ADHD. You know those kids who have trouble paying attention or sitting still? ADHD is a common condition among them, and VR is being tested as a way to boost their focus and motor ski
Managing breast cancer often involves having to remove only the affected area, not the whole breast. This surgery, known as breast conservation, requires precise pinpointing of the tumor—especially tricky if it can't be felt. The challenge is to do this without racking up big bills. Enter a nifty co
Australian communities are tackling teen alcohol use in a new way, inspired by a program from the USA called Communities That Care (CTC). This program focuses on making it tougher for teens to access alcohol and changing their habits. The Australian trial has seen some promising results, such as few
Influenza, or the common flu, isn't just a minor nuisance. It can actually cause a lot of health issues, especially among those who are hospitalized. But what role does where you live play in how well you bounce back from the flu? Surprisingly, it's a factor that hasn't been fully explored. Let's b
Uterine fibroids can really mess up a woman's life. These small growths in the uterus can cause heavy periods, pain, and even make it hard to have kids. A study wanted to know how these fibroids were affecting women's quality of life. Women with uterine fibroids often face a lot of symptoms. Heavy
Ever watched reality TV and seen someone talk about their struggles with depression? That's exactly what happened on Italy's Big Brother VIP. A cast member shared their experience with depression, but the reaction from viewers was mixed. Some people showed empathy, while others just didn't get it. T
