Smart cities are all the rage these days. They promise a future where technology makes life easier and safer. But how do we know if these cities are truly secure? One way to figure this out is by using something called the K-Means Clustering (KMC) + Decision Tree (DT) algorithm. This fancy name is j
A top political columnist at The Washington Post recently stepped down. The reason? The columnist, Ruth Marcus, felt the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, was trying to change the opinion section to only include views that match his libertarian beliefs. Marcus had been with the paper for four decades, and
Google's Pixel 4a, a 2020 Android phone, recently faced a significant issue that left many users frustrated. The problem started with a mandatory software update that was pushed out earlier this year. This update caused some models to have extremely poor battery life. Users were left wondering why t
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a tough condition to deal with. It's a chronic inflammatory disease that can flare up without warning, making it hard to predict. The main goals for long-term treatment are to keep skin symptoms under control, prevent new flare-ups, and improve the patient's q
Skype, the once revolutionary video chat tool, is shutting down. Microsoft made this announcement in late February. It's not surprising, as Skype had become outdated. It was a ghost of its former self. It was clear that Microsoft had long decided to discontinue the service. Skype was a tool for
March 5th has seen its fair share of notable events. Let's start with a significant event in the world of finance and justice. In 2004, Martha Stewart, a well-known figure in the business world, was found guilty of multiple charges related to a stock scandal. She was convicted of conspiring to obstr
In Mexico, cattle farmers face a significant issue with tick infestations, particularly from Rhipicephalus microplus and Amblyomma mixtum. To combat these pests, various chemical acaricides have been developed. However, their frequent and improper use has led to the emergence of resistant tick strai
Sports are a big deal for many people. They bring excitement, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. But let's not forget, they can also be dangerous. Injuries can happen, and they can be severe. Traditionally, sports have been divided into three risk categories: high, moderate, and low. But is this th
Brain tumors, specifically gliomas, often come with a nasty side effect: seizures. These seizures can be tough to predict, but getting a heads-up before surgery can make a big difference in treatment. So, scientists decided to try something new. They took a powerful AI tool called XGBoost and used i
Alzheimer's disease is a growing problem, with more people getting it and dying from it every year. This is a serious issue that needs attention. One way to tackle this is by spotting it early. Genetic tests can help, but they aren't always easy to get. So, what else can we do? The answer might be
