A recent study delved into the HEXACO personality model and its ability to predict burnout among Catholic priests in Italy. This model considers six key personality traits. Researchers examined data from 264 priests serving in Italy. They found that three traits—emotionality, agreeableness, and open
Ever thought about how we can get better at guessing an animal's traits just by looking at its genes? Scientists have been working on a way to improve this process using multiple layers of biological info. This isn't easy, but it's a must for beef cattle. When we want to know more about complex trai
As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro
Get ready for a thrilling start to 2025 as the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals kick off! The action begins on New Year's Eve with Penn State facing Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt has made his picks for these high-stakes matchups. Klatt predicts Penn State
Ever wished you could predict the weather just by looking at what people are wearing? Believe it or not, scientists have made that possible! They've created a smart system using artificial intelligence to figure out air temperature from pictures of people's clothing. This may seem like a fun game, b
Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, could reach a whopping $185, 000 by the end of 2025, according to a recent report from Galaxy Research. This report follows Bitcoin's historical price surge in 2024. Another firm, VanEck, also expects Bitcoin to increase by more than half of its current v
Recent research focused on predicting functional impairment in older adults after being hospitalized for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF). While conservative treatments are common for OVF, some patients still face difficulties with daily tasks once they are discharged. The study aimed to creat
Imagine not being able to quickly detect a stroke. It can lead to serious problems, like permanent brain damage or even death. This is where deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) models come in. They can help spot strokes early, making treatments more effective and reducing serious long-term
You might think adding genetic information to clinical data can boost how well we predict health risks. But guess what? Tests show it can lead to different results. Scientists wrapped their heads around this by mixing clinical and genetic data from patient records. They wanted to figure out which de
Imagine you're living in a rapidly growing city in Northwest China. With more people and industries, wastewater treatment becomes a big deal. This is where smart technology steps in. Researchers are using something called a Random Forest Regression model to predict water quality and reduce carbon em
