The year 2024 was quite a showstopper in the world of sports. The New York Liberty won their first Finals, the Boston Celtics clinched another ring, Rafael Nadal retired, Simone Biles added another gold to her collection, Lewis Hamilton hung up his racing gloves, and the Paris Olympics took place. B
Wind power prediction is tricky because wind speeds and weather can change quickly and unpredictably. This makes it tough to manage power systems. Scientists have crafted a new model called the Adaptive Expert Fusion Model (EFM+) to tackle this. EFM+ combines the strengths of two powerful prediction
In 2021, Taiwan introduced changes to its assisted reproduction subsidy scheme, specifically for in vitro fertilization (IVF). But what's the real impact on the country's economy? Let's dive in. The main idea is to estimate the public economic gains from these subsidy changes. It's all about the mon
You might think General Motors (GM) is switching gears on self-driving cars. They've decided to stop funding the robotaxi business and combine Cruise, their self-driving car subsidiary, with their own projects. This means GM will focus on driver-assistance features and eventually fully autonomous pe
When the sun sets, Donald Trump’s transition efforts ramp up. Since the election, over half of his staff announcements have been made after 6 p. m. , often after 10 p. m. This night owl routine has sparked late-night social media chatter and news coverage. Trump’s evenings are filled with events lik
Irvine's police department has recently opened a new "Real-Time Crime Center" (RTCC) that's giving officers a big boost in fighting crime. This new tech hub lets them access over 1, 000 live cameras around the city. That includes cameras at intersections, schools, and even a system that reads licens
You might have heard that people who catch SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can face mental health issues. But what about those who don't even know they're infected? A new study set out to answer this question and found some interesting results. The study looked at whether mental health
President-elect Donald Trump recently announced his plans to eliminate daylight saving time once he takes office. He shared this intention on TruthSocial, stating that while daylight saving time has some supporters, it's inconvenient and costly for the nation. Two of Trump's advisors, Elon Musk and
This holiday season, Americans are not just buying gifts—they're casting votes on the economy with their wallets. The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers, directed by economist Joanne Hsu, has been tracking consumer sentiment for over 75 years. This trusted index shows that how people feel
This week saw some interesting happenings in the royal world. Kate Middleton, widely speculated to be a top contender for Time Magazine's "Person of the Year, " didn't end up with the title. Instead, the award went to none other than the then-incoming President of the United States, Donald Trump. Me
