In rural Benin, a study looked at how education policies impact the schooling decisions of parents. The research found that when parents have a better education, they're much more likely to send their daughters to school. Specifically, 76% of educated parents chose to educate their daughters, compar
Keeping tabs on thousands of crimes happening every day can be tough. But we're not doing a great job of it. In fact, crime rates are climbing because we don't pay enough attention or collect enough data. This is a problem because people need to know where it's safe to go, police need to catch crimi
Scientists are looking at a new way to make weather and water predictions better. They're using something called coupled land–atmosphere data assimilation. This means they're combining information from the ground (like how wet the soil is) with information from the air (like temperature and wind spe
Have you ever thought about how tiles can last for a long time without much care? Scientists decided to explore this by using granite from Romania's Măcin Mountains. Granite is a tough, acidic volcanic rock that makes up over 65% of silicon dioxide. This stone was crushed into smaller pieces, then m
Ever pondered how a single word can wear multiple hats in a sentence? This is called voice syncretism—a single part of a word acting differently in different spots. Let's dive into three types of this tricky trick. Picture a word that can be passive or causative, depending on its role. This is allos
Theoretical physicist Julian Schwinger was a big deal in the world of science. He helped shape modern quantum mechanics. On February 12, 2018, Harvard University held a special event called "The Memories of Julian" to mark 100 years since his birth. It's pretty impressive that even a century after h
In investment, the Sharpe Ratio is used to measure the performance of a strategy. But how do you know if your strategy is the best among many options? Enter the Intersection-Union Test. This test is like a competition where you compare the Sharpe Ratio of your benchmark strategy with others. The coo
Ever since the Middle Ages, international trade finance has been a key part of global business. It all started with local merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial assets. Over time, this system became more centralized, with leading trading centers like Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London
Have you ever wondered how we measure the evolution of technology? Scientists have struggled with this question for years, trying to figure out the best way to track the progress of technology over time. Some have suggested looking at the current level of technology, or how it changes, but these met
Levi’s jeans have been around for over 150 years, and they're still loved by both icons and new stars. From Princess Di to Bieber, everyone seems to find the perfect fit in Levi’s. Jill Guenza, the global VP of women’s design at Levi’s, explained that the brand's success lies in a blend of innovatio
