Imagine planning an energy network that must withstand storms. Specifically, let's think about one powered by natural gas. How can we make sure it stays up and running during bad weather like hurricanes? This plan involves two main steps. First, figure out where to place stronger power lines, small
Ethereum's blockchain operates over a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network, where messages are exchanged to maintain consistency. Understanding this network's layout, called topology, is vital for making the network efficient, secure, and able to handle more transactions. However, figuring out the exact layou
Have you ever considered how the film industry is like a massive web of relationships? This piece takes a closer look at studies that use network analysis to understand the film world better. Researchers often turn to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) for data to test their theories. But this surv
You know how water can go from having lots of oxygen to none at all? This is called the aerobic-anoxic transition. During this switch, tiny pieces of dirt, called suspended sediment (SPS), can play a big role in how much nitrogen, specifically nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), stays in the water. NO3-N chan
When it comes to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors need the most reliable evidence to make the best decisions for their patients. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are great for showing how well a treatment works, but they don't always tell us how a new treatment compa
Indonesia is a place where ancient practices and modern medical ideas intersect in the pursuit of mental well-being. Some locals have found a way to blend these two worlds, forming their own spiritual journey. But it's not always easy. A recent study followed patients for a year and found that when
The ability for machines to understand human actions is super important. It's used in many places, like surveillance systems, human-robot teamwork, sports analysis, and entertainment. But, detecting humans and figuring out what they're doing isn't easy. Humans move and look so differently that it's
In the ventral intraparietal area (VIP) of the brain, neurons fire in complex patterns that change over space and time. This makes it tough to figure out where an animal is headed just from these neural signals. Collecting enough data to decode this information is tricky, so scientists need a smart
Ever wondered how far you could go with your smart home setup? The Z-Wave Alliance is set to shake things up next year with Z-Wave Long Range, promising a whopping 1. 5 miles of connectivity. That's right, no more Wi-Fi hiccups or Bluetooth blues! Under optimal conditions, Z-Wave LR can stretch acro
Ever thought about how machines can figure out what we're doing just by watching? That's what Human Activity Recognition (HAR) is all about! These systems are like super-smart detectives, keeping an eye on us in our homes and even in the world of entertainment. In a recent study, scientists combined
