Dealing with pesky telemarketers can be a real headache. One person found a clever way to handle these unwanted calls. They started spelling out the word \"stop\" when they answered the phone. This trick seems to work well for them, as their phone rarely rings anymore. It's a simple idea, but it mig
The cost of buying a home has gone up a lot. The money needed for a down payment has almost doubled. A top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, shared a new idea. He said people might be able to use their 401(k) savings for a down payment. This idea is part of a bigger plan to make housing more affordab
Intel, a big name in chips, is making waves. Its stock price has shot up by a huge 145% in the past year. This surge comes as the company tries to bounce back from falling behind in the tech race. Intel used to be the king of computer chips. But when Nvidia introduced its powerful GPUs and AI chips
In France, a big question is whether remote monitoring really helps cancer patients. This method lets patients or doctors track symptoms from afar. But does it actually work in real life? A recent study in France tried to answer this. It checked how well a remote monitoring system worked for cancer
High-intensity exercises like running and jumping are often seen as the best way to stay fit. But what if these activities are causing pain in your joints? There are plenty of other options that can keep you active without the discomfort. These exercises are not just for people with joint issues. E
Charleston's downtown is a mix of history and modernity. The streets are lined with old buildings, but they also have around 1, 200 outdated parking meters. The city is considering a change. Mayor William Cogswell wants to move away from these old meters. He suggests using apps or QR codes for parki
Wikipedia just hit the big 25! This online encyclopedia, built by volunteers, now has 65 million articles in 300 languages. To celebrate, it teamed up with big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. These companies will use Wikipedia's info to make their AI smarter. Wikipedia started smal
Washington state is in a housing jam. Microsoft, a tech heavyweight, has some ideas to help build more homes faster. They've shared four big suggestions with local leaders. First, they want to turn empty office parks and parking lots into places where people can live. Second, they think the process
Cognitive models are like secret codes that help us understand how people make choices. EMC2 is a tool in R that makes working with these models easier. It guides users through five steps to build and analyze these models using Bayesian statistics. First, EMC2 helps translate complex cognitive mode
The U. S. is currently feeling the effects of La Niña, a climate pattern that's been pushing colder air into the southern states. This isn't just a random cold snap; it's part of a bigger picture where cooler-than-average Pacific waters are changing the jet stream and messing with the polar vortex.
