Bayesian statistics is a powerful tool for making sense of data. It helps us understand the uncertainty around our estimates. But what happens when our models are not perfect? This is called model misspecification. In such cases, Bayesian posteriors may not accurately reflect the true uncertainty. M
The mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts, Thomas Koch, is in hot water again. This time, it's because he accepted illegal campaign donations. State regulators found that Koch's campaign took money from corporations and anonymous donors, which is against the law. To settle the issue, Koch's campaign paid
In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, recently secured his eighth term as president. This victory is met with widespread skepticism, given the country's struggles with violence, corruption, and poor leadership. Biya's lengthy reign, spanning over four decades, has seen him serve as both prime minister an
California has taken a significant step to counter the national trend of redistricting favoring Republicans. Voters in the state approved a new congressional map that could give Democrats an advantage in five more seats. This move comes as President Trump pushes for redistricting in other states to
Orthopaedic surgery is a demanding field. It requires long hours and intense focus. But what happens when residents become parents? The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has set a standard. They require at least six weeks of paid leave for residents and fellows. This leave
A recent study looked at how concussions affect the muscles in the neck. The focus was on two things: when athletes can safely go back to playing sports and if they are more likely to get hurt afterward. The study involved 30 teens, mostly girls, around 16 years old. They had MRIs of their neck mus
Jeanine Áñez, the former interim president of Bolivia, has been released from prison after nearly five years. The supreme court overturned her conviction for allegedly staging a coup. Áñez, now 58, left the Miraflores women’s center in La Paz on Thursday. She referred to the end of nearly two decade
The Trump administration struck a deal with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs. These drugs help with weight loss, diabetes, and other health issues. Starting soon, people will pay about $350 a month for these injectable drugs. This price will drop to $250 over the next two
California's recent vote on Proposition 50 has left the Republican Party in a tough spot. The measure, which changes how congressional districts are drawn, passed with a significant majority. This win could shift the balance of power in Congress, making it harder for President Trump to push his agen
In a surprising turn of events, a jury decided that throwing a sandwich at a federal officer was not an assault. Sean C. Dunn, the man behind the flying hoagie, admitted to the act but argued it was a harmless way to protest. This all went down during a tense time in D. C. when President Trump took
