Milk powder is a big deal in many households. But what if it's not real? Fake milk powder can be risky. So, finding tricks to spot it is super important. A new method uses something called Raman spectroscopy. It's like a high-tech detective. This method can find fake stuff in milk powder, even when there's just a little bit. Plus, it can figure out what the fake stuf...
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already changing the way we learn, work, and play. But what if these technologies could be even better? Enter tunable holographic metasurfaces. These tiny structures can manipulate light in ways that could revolutionize AR and VR devices. Right now, AR and VR have some limitations. They can be bulky, expensive, and...
Lung cancer is a serious issue. It kills more people than any other cancer. In 2020, it took about 1. 79 million lives worldwide. At the same time, around 2. 21 million new cases were found. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type. It's tough to treat. Only about 25% of people survive for five years after being diagnosed. But there's hope. AI is c...
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common issue that many people face as they age. It can be tough to spot in its early stages, but a new tech approach is changing the game. This method uses something called deep contrastive learning to look at X-ray images and find signs of KOA more accurately. The goal here is to create a system that can grade the severity of KOA usin...
In the world of healthcare, data is king. Hospitals collect tons of it, but sharing it is a big no-no. Why? Because of privacy rules and other hurdles. So, what if there's a way to use all this data to predict patient outcomes without actually moving it around? Enter FADL, a new method that does just that. It's like a team of experts where some members work together...
Online forums have become a battleground for paid opinion manipulators. These individuals, often referred to as trolls, are not just random troublemakers. Some are part of organized groups, paid by political parties or PR agencies to sway public opinion. Identifying these paid trolls is challenging because there isn't enough data to train machines to spot them. Howev...
Divorce is a big deal. It's not just a personal issue; it's a widespread social problem, especially in places like the United States. About half of all marriages end in divorce or separation. While divorce might not stop someone from going about their daily life, it can seriously impact their mental health and personal happiness. Researchers have been trying to pred...
Cats are pretty common pets, but they can get sick too. One big problem is tumors in their mammary glands. These tumors are the third most common type of cancer in cats. Vets have been using old-school methods to figure out which cats might get them, but these methods aren't very accurate. Now, scientists have come up with a new way to predict which cats are at risk...
The Detroit Lions are back for a rematch against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. Last season, they were the top team in the NFC but lost in the playoffs. Now, they want revenge, but the game is less exciting because Jayden Daniels got hurt. The Lions are expected to do well, and experts think quarterback Jared Goff will throw for more than 247. 5 yards. The Lio...
Detecting human actions early is super important for fields like robotics, gaming, security, and healthcare. When systems can spot actions quickly and accurately, they can respond faster and work better. But traditional methods struggle with real-time data that's incomplete. They're usually designed for offline use and focus on full actions, not early signs. A new s...