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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

The Mystery of Predicting Crypto Prices

Ever thought about how experts try to foresee the future prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum? They use various methods to make these predictions, focusing on how these digital currencies behave compared to traditional money. Scientists and analysts look at past data, such as opening

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Dec 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Claude 2. 0: How Simple Questions Help a Model Predict Forests Better

Ever wondered how computers could help us understand where different types of forests are found on Earth? That’s what a team of researchers set out to explore with Claude 2. 0, a language-savvy computer model. They tested Claude 2. 0’s ability to guess forest types using specific geographical data.

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Thyroid Disorders in Baby Births

Have you ever thought about the challenges newborns face? One of the major concerns is congenital hypothyroidism (CH), a condition where babies are born with an underactive thyroid. This can slow down their growth and development, leading to mental delays. CH is linked to both genetic and environmen

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Exploring LinkedIn Data: Politics, Sustainability, and the Circular Economy

In 2015, all United Nations member countries adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve by 2030. This analysis focuses on how data from LinkedIn can help understand the connection between these goals, especially SDG12, which focuses on responsible consumption and production, and the

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Connecting ALICE to the Grid: A Data Management Adventure

Ever wondered how scientists manage massive amounts of data from experiments? Let's dive into how the ALICE experiment at CERN, which studies heavy-ion collisions, connects with the European Data Grid (EDG)—a network of computers that work together like a super-powerful machine. At the heart of ALIC

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

NeuroSurgeonTree: Mapping the World's Brain Specialists

Ever wondered about the roots of neurosurgery in the US? Enter NeuroSurgeonTree, a company on a mission to trace the careers of every brain surgeon out there, eventually expanding their family tree globally. The goal is clear: map out the profession's history one specialist at a time. Imagine a vas

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Mixing Methods: A Look at Motion Capture

Ever wondered how computers can now track human movements like never before? The BioCV dataset is a fascinating blend of synchronized video footage, traditional motion capture with markers, and force plate data. Fifteen healthy people, both men and women, performed various motions like walking, runn

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Speaking Through Rules or Data?

How do computers grasp human language? They either follow grammar rules or learn from extensive data, similar to us humans. A Dutch study had two computer systems doing just that. One stuck to rules, while the other soaked up loads of data. After three years, the verdict was in. The rule-follower su

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Understanding Biliary Tract Cancer Treatments and Survival Rates

Biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a rare and often deadly disease that's usually found at an advanced stage. The standard first-line treatment is a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin. However, there's no clear global standard for second-line treatments after chemotherapy. New therapies targeting s

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Nov 29 2024BUSINESS

Pyramid Analytics Lands Major BlackRock Investment

Pyramid Analytics, a top player in AI-driven data analysis, has bagged a hefty $50 million from investment giant BlackRock. This follows a nod from Gartner for their modern analytics platform. What sets them apart is their user-friendly system, which has even piqued the interest of heavyweights like

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