The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (
Embracer, a big player in the gaming and entertainment industry, just released its report for the second quarter of 2024. The numbers aren't great: the company saw a 21% drop in net sales for its gaming group, down to around $782 million. Their entertainment and services division also took a hit, wi
Every year, many kids get burned. A recent study looked into whether teaching kids about burn safety can actually reduce these injuries. Researchers tried out an educational program in schools. The program had lessons, games, and activities to help kids understand how to stay safe from burns. Scient
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin are making waves again, with Bitcoin even hitting $90, 000 this week. If you’re diving into crypto, you’ll need a safe place to store your digital wealth. Leaving your assets on a crypto exchange means the company holds them in a custodial wallet. While con
A recent study set out to measure how flourishing, or happy, university students in Saudi Arabia are. They wanted to see if there was a difference between students studying health-related subjects and those studying other fields. Plus, they looked into what makes these students thrive. The research
Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:
Former world-famous skier Lindsey Vonn recently announced her intention to return to the slopes. The 40-year-old Olympic gold medalist shocked many when she announced she will be competing again, just seven months after successful knee replacement surgery. This decision was catalyzed by the incredib
The Pixel 5a, a mid-range phone known for its metal build and large display, is getting a surprising final update from Google. This comes as a bit of a shock because the phone was supposed to stop receiving new software updates after August 2024. But Google has a habit of sending out one last update
Imagine walking into a room filled with finance leaders, and you hear them talking about the future of their industry. Adena Friedman, the big boss at Nasdaq, and C. S. Venkatakrishnan, the top dog at Barclays, recently shared their thoughts at the Fortune Global Forum in New York City. Friedman bel
Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus
