The COVID-19 pandemic has left many marks on society. One unexpected impact has been on children's eyesight. While many kids have experienced increased nearsightedness, there's another vision issue that's been flying under the radar: astigmatism. This condition can make both near and far objects app
Blood infections are a serious deal. They can be tricky to treat because the bacteria can be tough to identify. So, researchers wanted to see if using larger plates could speed up the process of finding the right antibiotic. The goal was to see if bigger plates could give more accurate res
The NHS has been trying out a new way to care for patients. This new model is called a virtual ward. It blends together community care and primary care. The goal is to give patients the right amount of support at the right time. This means stepping up care when needed and stepping it down when possi
The idea of using artificial intelligence to figure out if celebrities are good or bad is intriguing. This exploration focuses on whether large language models (LLMs) can make sense of a celebrity's reputation based on what's written about them online. To start, a specific LLM, ChatGPT, was used to
The world is swimming in raw data. It is everywhere. It is in every industry. It is in every company. It is in every home. We need to know how to value it. Currently, there are many ways to value raw data. However, most of them are not very good. They are often incomplete. They are often bi
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that impacts people globally. It is a persistent issue that affects people's daily lives. It is important to understand how common it is and what factors contribute to it. A recent effort looked into the prevalence of chronic pain among adults
A team of researchers in Antarctica is facing a serious issue. One of their members is accused of attacking and harassing colleagues. This is happening at the SANAE IV base, a remote research station in Antarctica. The team is stuck there for over a year, with the next supply ship not due until Dece
What happens when yoga, a practice known for its flexibility and adaptability, moves online? This is exactly what a recent study set out to explore. The focus was on older adults who deal with multiple health problems. These individuals often struggle with mobility and general well-being. The study
Patronus AI has introduced a new tool called Judge-Image. It is designed to check the accuracy of AI systems that look at pictures and write descriptions. This tool can spot mistakes and biases in AI-generated image captions. E-commerce giant Etsy is already using it to make sure the descriptions of
Social media has become a huge part of everyday life. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp let users share all sorts of content. This content can be anything from politics to ads to entertainment. The problem is, not everything shared is true or useful. Some of it is sp
