Have you ever felt like your hand was bigger than it really is? Scientists found that when people see a visual stimulus near their hidden hand and feel a touch at the same time, their brain tricks them into thinking their hand is larger. This is called visual-tactile ventriloquism aftereffect. The s
Imagine you're trying to measure how much education people have gotten over time. Up until now, many researchers have just lumped people into groups, like "some high school" or "college degree. " But that can lose important details about how much education someone really has. This new study brings a
Imagine a radiologist's day made easier by a smart assistant. Enter secure institutional large language models (LLMs). These advanced tools are designed to take the boredom out of non-interpretative tasks, like filling out MRI spine request forms. Gone are the days when radiologists had to spend pre
For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing t
Social inequality often starts with how we judge others. Attractiveness-based bias can play a big role in this. But what can we do to stop this unfairness? Researchers held a contest to find ways to reduce such bias in decisions, like admissions. They tested 30 different strategies across four study
Imagine you're living in Ethiopia and dealing with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This isn't just about staying alive; it's about living well. But how do patients in low-income countries like Ethiopia fare compared to those in wealthier nations? That's what researchers set out to find. They focuse
Large language models (LLMs) are making waves in health care, but how do we choose the best one? It all depends on your health system's needs, budget, and infrastructure. There are three main ways to use LLMs: training from scratch, fine-tuning pretrained models, or using out-of-the-box solutions. E
Attorney Tony Buzbee is in the spotlight again, this time for his threats against other celebrities involved in the ongoing scandal with rapper and mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy. Buzbee, representing over 120 alleged victims, is trying to expand his legal battle. He's now focusing on fa
Facebook, a massive online platform, is a big part of many people's daily lives. While it can be fun and helpful, some users find it hard to log off. Scientists have looked into why some people get hooked on Facebook, focusing mostly on things that make it appealing. But what about the stuff that ma
Kanye West, also known as Ye, is making headlines again, but this time it's not for his music. His former project manager, Murphy Aficionado, has filed a lawsuit against him. The lawsuit claims that Ye was a bad boss and engaged in inappropriate behavior during work meetings. One of the most shockin
