Newly revealed photos show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting some of his son Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners during an official trip to China in 2013. Hunter was also seen with his father meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials. These images, released by th
Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, recently led a unique exercise. This wasn’t a typical military drill. Instead, it was a “tabletop” simulation. It involved not just the army but also government agencies and local groups. Why? To test how they’d handle potential escalations from China. You might be
As people age, maintaining a healthy blood pressure becomes a balancing act. Seniors often face high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and low blood pressure when standing up, called orthostatic hypotension (OH). The body’s regulation system starts to slow down, making it tough to find that per
Imagine a tiny protein named EGFR as a dancer in a ballet. It has partners, called ligands, that change its moves. Scientists recently explored seven of these partners and found something amazing. Each ligand makes EGFR move differently, like a dancer to different music. This might change how well E
On Saturday, star Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward made history at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. With a 33-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, Ward set a new record for the most collegiate passing touchdowns in Division I history, surpassing Case Keenum with his 156th score. However, Ward didn’t pl
Ever wondered why some people can’t put their smartphones down? A study from Turkey has some answers. It looked at university students to see how smartphone addiction might be linked to our feelings of happiness and whether the fear of missing out (FoMO) plays a role. The study was done with 656 st
Imagine living with a chronic illness like endometriosis in Finland. You're used to the ups and downs, the ebb and flow of pain. But sometimes, things can get scary. This happens when the illness behaves in unexpected ways, like growing rapidly or aggressively. It can also happen when medical treatm
Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left the royal family in 2020, they've been forging their own paths. Meghan, in particular, has been working on her own business plans in the United States. As we move into 2025, it seems Meghan has a clear goal in mind: to make a name for herself, independe
Let's dive into the fascinating evolution of Irish orthopaedics! Once viewed as mere "grave diggers, " orthopaedic surgeons have transformed the healthcare landscape over centuries. This journey is studded with key moments that have shaped the way we deliver care today. While a short chat can't cove
