On some dairy farms in Western Australia, a silent struggle is taking place. It's not about milk production or pasture quality, but something much smaller and more sinister: drug-resistant bacteria. Scientists recently took a closer look at this issue by studying E. coli bacteria found in the feces of lactating cows and young calves. They wanted to see how common the...
Obesity is not just about eating too much or not moving enough. It's a complex issue. Tiny creatures living in our gut, called gut microbiota, play a big part in this. These microbes help control how our body uses energy, fights off germs, and handles food. When these gut bugs are out of balance, it can lead to weight gain and other health problems. This imbalance i...
In the world of healthcare, things are getting high-tech. Robots are becoming more common. But how do these machines fit into the bigger picture? A recent study looked at this. It focused on how leaders can make sure robots help hospitals be more eco-friendly. The study looked at three big things: robots, leaders, and green hospitals. It found that leaders play a ke...
Ever wondered how AI can fix blurry or incomplete images? Well, it's not magic. It's science. And it's getting better. Researchers have been working on ways to use AI to solve these problems. They call it a diffusion model. It's like a smart guesser. It looks at what's there and fills in the blanks. But there's a catch. The AI has to balance two things. It needs to ...
Black Friday is here, and it's not just about shopping; it's about finding the best deals on tech gadgets. Google is offering some of the best discounts on its Pixel phones, with up to $300 off on the latest models. The Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, are seeing significant price drops. Even the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is available at a low...
A daring thief in San Francisco pulled off a bold robbery. The thief pretended to be a delivery person. They broke into a home and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. The thief also took the homeowner's phone and laptop. This all happened early in the morning on a Saturday. The thief tied up the homeowner with duct tape. They used a gun to scare the victim. Police ...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to make tiny carbon dots that can do double duty. These dots, made from a simple ingredient called sorbic acid, can both sense things and light up brightly. This is a big deal because usually, materials can only do one or the other. These special dots can detect changes in liquids and solids. They can even tell how much of one ...
In the world of tiny organisms living in our gut, there's a lot going on. One such organism is the bacterium Desulfovibrio piger. It's found in both healthy people and those with inflammatory conditions. This makes scientists wonder what role it plays in our health. Researchers studied three new strains of D. piger from healthy people and one strain from a person wi...
Elon Musk's recent statement about Tesla's progress in Austin has caused a stir in the stock market. The tech mogul claimed that Tesla is making significant strides in developing its robotaxi service. This news, however, did not sit well with investors, as Tesla's stock price took a downturn following the announcement. The robotaxi project is part of Tesla's ambitio...
Robots are improving at making plans, even when things get chaotic. Think about a robot trying to move through a room full of stuff. It needs to split big jobs into smaller, easier tasks. This is where something called hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL) helps. HRL lets robots plan by setting smaller goals. But, it's not always smooth sailing. The robot's actio...