Justin Sun, a 34-year-old crypto entrepreneur, made a bold move at a recent Hong Kong press conference. He ate the banana that was part of the $6. 2 million artwork he bought at a Sotheby's auction. The art piece, named "Comedian, " was created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019. It consists of a banana d
Some people think that making preregistration a rule is the way to go to fix the replication crisis in psychology. But I and others believe this isn't the best solution. Instead, let's focus on three key areas to create strong and long-lasting psychological research. First, we need to know how to c
Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you can only see the colors on the pieces. Scientists have found a clever trick to figure out the shape of these pieces using the color pattern. This is like understanding the Burns-Epstein invariant of a spherical CR homology sphere using its holonomy re
Bodybuilding competitions demand extreme leanness, achieved through strict dieting and intense training. Let's explore the journey of a drug-free bodybuilder who prepared for a contest over 18 weeks. They adopted evidence-based nutrition and tracked various health indicators, including hormone level
Hip fractures can be a real challenge for older adults. Scientists wondered if computers could help doctors figure out which patients might face short-term complications after surgery. They compared two methods: traditional approaches and powerful computer algorithms called machine learning. Surpris
Have you ever wondered how to make videos smaller without losing important details? Well, scientists have come up with a clever idea: using afterimages. Imagine, instead of saving each frame, you only keep the important bits that your eyes and brain combine to make a complete picture. First, let's
Cannabis is becoming more accepted, and for good reason. It's not just about the high; it's about the complex chemistry inside us all called the endocannabinoid system. This system has its own cannabis-like molecules, called endocannabinoids. Two key players are anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol
Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t
Google Maps wants you to report more than just speed traps. Now, they're switching to a broader "Police" tag to cover all kinds of police activities. This change lets drivers report traffic jams, construction, and lane closures too. It's all about making your drive smoother and safer. When Google b
Have you ever wondered how mental health trends change over time? In Denmark, researchers have noticed something interesting. The number of people experiencing mental disorders has been rising in recent years. But why is this happening? Unfortunately, no one has a clear answer yet. Most studies don'
