In a series of ballot measures across the U. S. , voters have spoken on abortion rights. Seven states decided to protect or expand these rights, while three others said no. Arizona and Missouri voters chose to safeguard abortion access until fetal viability, ultimately overriding existing laws. Howe
Imagine trying to turn live sports commentaries into news updates. It's a big task, and the data used now is often full of mistakes because computers collect and clean it. Also, there's a gap in knowledge between what's said live and what makes it into the news, which makes the job harder. In a new
Feeling sleepy during the day? It might be more than just tiredness, especially if you're older. A new study found that people who feel exhausted and lack enthusiasm have a higher risk of developing something called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome links to a slow walking speed a
Imagine having a super-smart home where you can stream movies, music, and games seamlessly across different rooms. This experiment explored how to do just that using two common cable types: CATV coaxial cable and Ethernet. The idea behind this was to create a simple setup with a central server and m
It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr
Welcome to the world of educational games in secondary schools! These games are not just fun, but they also have a serious purpose: to help students learn. There are three main types of educational games. First, there are educational serious games. These are digital games designed to teach specific
Imagine making work as exciting as your favorite game! That's what gamification is all about. It's not just a trend, but a powerful way to change how we do business. By borrowing elements from games, like points, badges, and leaderboards, companies can make everyday tasks more engaging. This isn't j
Data mining is like digging for treasure in a huge pile of information. The London police noticed a sudden rise in crimes across different districts in 2017. They had no clue how to predict future crimes. To solve this, a team used a time series model called ARIMA to forecast crime rates in London.
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
For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm
