Data is like a puzzle piece. It can be used to solve big problems. But what if researchers keep their data to themselves? Progress slows down. That's why the National Cancer Institute (NCI) created the Paul Fearn Award. It celebrates researchers who share their data openly. This is not just about sh
Prices at Walmart have been on a rollercoaster ride, affecting shoppers like Greg Reyes and his wife. They've had to cut back on treats like ice cream due to rising costs. The U. S. saw a 2. 7% increase in the cost of living last year, driven by factors like tariffs and extreme weather. These change
Prices for home goods are set to climb in early 2026. This is due to new tariffs on imports. Retailers have been stocking up to avoid these extra costs. But soon, they will have to pass them on to customers. Right now, stores are trying to keep prices steady. They are even offering discounts on som
Prices went up, but not as much as experts thought they would in November. This gave investors a glimmer of hope that inflation might be slowing down. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 2. 7% annual increase, which was lower than the predicted 3. 1%. Even when you take out the wobbly prices of
Prices are still going up, but not as fast as before. In November, the cost of living increased by 2. 7% compared to the same month last year. This is a bit lower than the 3% rise seen in September. However, prices did go up by 0. 2% from September to November. The government didn't track prices in
Prices are going up, and it's not just a small increase. They're climbing at a speed that's making life harder for many people. An expert in economics has pointed out that this affordability crisis could have been avoided. The expert shared some numbers that show how bad it is. In September, prices
Data is becoming a big help in the fight against germs. But just having data isn't enough. The real challenge is using it in the right way. Right now, there's a lot we don't know about what infectious disease control (IDC) experts need from data to do their jobs better. Using data in IDC is still n
Data can tell us a lot. But how can we make it more engaging? One way is through sound. This is called sonification. It turns data into sound. But most sonification tools are not interactive. They don't let users play around with the sounds in real-time. That's a problem because interaction can help
Data centers are like the brains of many businesses. They hold important information and keep things running smoothly. But as these centers grow, keeping data safe becomes a big challenge. One way to tackle this is by using a special method called broadcast signcryption. This method helps to send se
Data is everywhere, and it's growing at an incredible pace. In 2024, the world created, copied, or consumed about 149 zettabytes of data. To put that into perspective, one gigabyte can hold around 200 songs or 30 minutes of HD video. Now, imagine multiplying that by 149 trillion. That's the amount o
