Walmart is still offering fantastic discounts on TVs, even after Cyber Monday. Let's dive into the best deals you can score right now. For a budget-friendly option, check out the Philips 32" Roku TV. It's perfect for a spare bedroom or kids' room, with a 720p resolution and smart TV features, all a
You know how YouTube suggests videos? The smart algorithms behind them can make things feel repetitive, showing you similar stuff over and over. Scientists tested a method to change this, using fake accounts and real users over a month. They played news clips from balanced sources in the background
Ever wondered how cryptocurrencies like Litecoin stay secure? Well, they use something called Scrypt, a memory-intensive algorithm. Now, if you think about Bitcoin, it uses something similar called proof of work. But Scrypt does something extra—it makes your computer work a bit harder by frequently
Ever wondered why some LGBTQ+ young adults say they smoke, yet don't really identify as smokers? It's a puzzling behavior called phantom smoking. This happens when people distance themselves from the stigma of smoking. LGBTQ+ folks and smokers often face judgment, so some might claim to smoke to fit
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition often tied to mental health issues and high stress levels. Fortunately, non-drug treatments like physical exercise and complementary therapies have proven helpful in improving both physical and mental symptoms. But how exactly does exercise benefit the mind of som
Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a
Get ready, Elgin! The annual Holly Days celebration is setting downtown ablaze with holiday cheer this Saturday. Alongside the usual Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets, and tree-lighting ceremony, organizers have added extra entertainment to bring the holiday spirit to life. S
Ever wondered how microalgae could help protect our skin from the sun? Scientists have been looking into this, focusing on two types: Nannochloropsis oceanica and Chlorococcum amblystomatis. Their lipid extracts can potentially shield our skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) damage. These lipids work by k
Have you ever wondered how to make sense of the crazy ups and downs of cryptocurrencies? Well, researchers have come up with a clever idea: using smart computers, known as stochastic neural networks, to predict prices. Traditional trading methods just look at averages, but they can't handle the wild
In the world of mathematics, scientists are digging deep into braided tensor categories (BTCs). These are "functional" frameworks that help understand the behavior of certain mathematical objects when they interact. One interesting aspect researchers are focusing on is how these categories can be di
