Cities are getting smarter, and so is trash management. Imagine living in a city where trash cans can talk to each other and to the city's brain. This isn't science fiction; it's happening now with the help of the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is like a network of smart devices that can collect and
The world of medicine is always looking for new ways to fight infections. One hot topic is using big language models, or LLMs, to help doctors prescribe antibiotics. These models can sift through tons of data to suggest the best treatment. But, there are some big questions to answer first. First of
Fans of Justin Timberlake in Columbus, Ohio, were left disappointed when his concert was unexpectedly called off. The pop star was all set to perform at Nationwide Arena, but a sudden bout of flu changed everything. The news broke just 10 minutes before the show was supposed to start. Fans were eag
The flu virus is always changing, so every year, experts pick the best strains for the upcoming flu shot. Usually, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a meeting to figure this out, but this year, they suddenly canceled it. This has people worried about whether there will be enough flu shots f
Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men. It's one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in males. Medical professionals rely on MRI scans to detect it early. These scans track water movement in tissues, which can indicate the presence of tumors. Echo time is a crucial factor in M
Kim Basinger, a name that once echoed through Hollywood as a symbol of glamour and allure, has seen a lot of changes in her life. She was a young mother, newly married to actor Alec Baldwin, and had just welcomed their daughter, Ireland, when she was offered a script that would change her career tra
Imagine giving one leg of a mouse a tiny electric shock. What happens to the other leg? Scientists wanted to find out. They used electric stimulation to see how it affects muscles. This is not a new idea. It is used in sports and rehabilitation. But what about the other leg? Does it also chan
Imagine this: a city buried under ash, people frozen in time, and a brain turned into glass. This isn't a sci-fi movie, but a real event that happened in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The eruption was so powerful that it released energy equal to 100, 000 Hiroshima bombs. The cities of Pompeii a
Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe
Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky disease that can hide in the body for years. This study looked at how much time people spend around someone with TB can affect their chances of getting a hidden TB infection. The study took place over 30 months in Catalonia, Spain. Researchers checked for hidden TB infe
