On Wednesday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was spotted looking emotional at Howard University in Washington D. C. She was waiting for Vice President Kamala Harris to give her concession speech. In the meantime, Pelosi and Democratic strategist Donna Brazile seemed to be in a heated discussion.
Serbia's journey from a centrally planned to a market-driven economy has put a spotlight on corporate behaviors, especially their impact on society. Corporate misdeeds have far-reaching consequences, affecting people's health, the environment, and the economy. The problem? Corporations benefit finan
Ever wondered how to make reinforcement learning research easier? Meet UDE (Unified Distributed Environment), a clever toolkit designed to integrate various simulation platforms like Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, and OpenAI Gym. The cool part? UDE can run these environments on a remote machine while keepin
Back in 2014 and 2015, something interesting happened in the world of business. Celebrities started to dip their toes into the world of venture capital (VC). This wasn't just about making quick money; it was about investing in companies they believed in. Jared Leto, known for his acting and music, w
Have you ever wondered why it's so tough for new doctors to master ultrasound skills? Traditional training methods aren't always exciting, and it's a real challenge to get newbies up to speed. So, let's talk about a novel teaching method known as the step-by-step (SBS) approach. This method breaks d
Scientists are exploring how the spread of religious ideas, or "memes, " can shape the diversity we see in religions today. They compare this to how diseases or helpful microbes spread and evolve within hosts. Just like pathogens, religious memes can jump from person to person, influencing how peopl
Ever thought about the hidden threats to our favorite citrus fruits? Meet citrus melanose, a sneaky fungal disease caused by members of the Diaporthe genus. The main culprit here is Diaporthe citri, a fungus that makes citrus fruits and leaves look ugly with black spots and rough skin. Scientists ha
A special type of ultrasound, called 3D anorectal ultrasonography, is being used to help doctors identify and treat complex anal fistulas. These fistulas are narrow tunnels connecting the anal glands to the skin surface, often caused by a condition called crypto-glandular transsphincteric fistula. D
Ishmael Reed's "Mumbo Jumbo, " a fascinating postmodern tale from 1972, turns the spotlight on Jes Grew. At its core, Jes Grew is a phenomenon representing the rise of African American popular culture, infused with the rhythms of jazz and the mystique of neo-hoodoo. The story uses a clever device: p
Ever wondered how friends influence our health choices? In China, a recent survey found that peers have a big impact on the habits of middle-aged and older adults. But here's where it gets interesting - the internet plays a unique role in all this. It acts like a moderator, tweaking how peer pressur
