Imagine this: a tiny gadget on your wrist or clothes, quietly gathering information from your body fluids. No needles, no pain, just a steady stream of data. This is the magic of wearable sensor technology. These clever devices analyze sweat, saliva, and other body fluids to keep tabs on your health
The story of human milk (HM) research starts way back in the early 1900s, when it was part of dairy science. Some of the first scientists to study HM were David Forsyth, Lucy Naish, and Disney Cran. They knew HM was important, and they wanted to understand it better. These scientists built on what p
Imagine trying to find the perfect movie to watch. It's not just about finding any movie, but one that fits your unique tastes. This is where personalized recommendations come in. Traditionally, these systems struggle with understanding complex relationships between items. For instance, they might n
In the high mountains of Sangri County, Tibet, a special kind of radar was used to keep an eye on a high-altitude landfill. This radar, known as InSAR, helps to monitor the stability of the landfill's slopes. The challenge? High-altitude areas have unique weather conditions, like temperature changes
Plants can be sneaky, stealing nutrients from other plants. They do this through special structures called haustoria. These haustoria act like straws, sucking up nutrients from the host plant. But how do these parasitic plants know when to stop making more haustoria? It turns out, they have a clever
Stroke survivors often face a tough time keeping up with their recovery once they leave the hospital. This is where a clever program called START comes in, using a mobile app to help patients continue their journey to recovery. The program begins in the hospital and continues to support patients as
Water quality is a big deal. It's important for our environment and the systems we build. Alkalinity is a key part of water quality. It's been measured in many ways, from old-school titrations to fancy spectrophotometric and electrochemical methods. Each has its pros and cons. But what if there was
Kate Winslet is about to take on a new challenge. She's stepping behind the camera for the first time to direct a movie called Goodbye June. This isn't just any movie, though. It's a Netflix production. Winslet won't just be directing; she'll also be acting in it. She'll be joined by some big names
Imagine trying to guess how busy a city street will be in an hour. It's not just about looking at past traffic data. You also need to think about things like the weather and what's happening nearby. Most methods out there only look at past traffic data for short periods. But what if we could use mor
Mount Spurr, a volcano near Alaska's biggest city, Anchorage, has been showing signs of activity for the past 10 months. This isn't the first time the volcano has caused concern. Located in the Aleutian Arc, about 75 miles west of Anchorage, Mount Spurr has been the subject of close monitoring by ex
