Elections always shake things up, and the latest one is no different. The Federal Reserve is planning to lower interest rates again on Thursday. Why? To tackle inflation, which has been bothering many Americans. But here's where it gets tricky. The new President-elect, Donald Trump, has some bold ec
Imagine a world where medical supplies don't just end up in landfills. This is where biopolymers come into play. As the world focuses on making the economy more sustainable, special-purpose materials like medical supplies face a challenge. They're tough to remanufacture, making waste a big problem.
It's a big shift for Canadians—TikTok just got the boot! The Canadian government has told TikTok to wrap up its business operations in the country. Why? They're worried about national security risks from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. This isn't a total ban, though; just a shutdown of the app's
Have you ever thought about how you read and understand documents? Humans can easily connect ideas across paragraphs, tables, and even figures. But getting machines to do the same thing isn't so simple. Traditionally, different machine learning techniques were used for different parts of a document—
NATO heavily relies on space assets for missions and defense. But these assets come with a hidden danger: cybersecurity gaps. These weaknesses exist throughout NATO's supply chain for space assets, putting both NATO's missions and member states' security at risk. What's worrying is that this supply
Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the topic of Finland joining NATO was a hot debate. People were divided into two camps: those who supported joining NATO and those who were against it. This debate was mainly happening on Finnish Twitter. Researchers looked at who was retweeting what on
The world of cryptocurrencies is vast and growing rapidly, with thousands of different types now available. While there's a lot of diversity, there's also a fair amount of deceit, with scammers hoping to cash in on the current craze. To understand how unique these cryptocurrencies really are, resear
Cryptocurrencies have been grabbing headlines and investor attention lately. But before diving in, it's crucial to understand what makes crypto prices tick and which ones might be too risky. This piece explores how AI can help by analyzing historical data and on-chain parameters. You know, those bit
Cryptocurrencies have seen a surge in popularity, with thousands of new ones popping up every year. They improve on Bitcoin's core features, which include the blockchain data structure and consensus mechanism. However, these digital currencies are major targets for cyber-attacks due to their anonymi
Imagine you're a Muslim trying to decide if cryptocurrencies are allowed by your faith. It's not easy, right? A new study shows that many people are facing this dilemma. Researchers stepped in to help by creating a special system that tells you which cryptos are permissible (Halal) and which are not
