In the southwestern Ugandan district of Mbarara, many new mothers are facing a double challenge. A recent study found that about 40% of mothers between six weeks and six months after childbirth suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). That's a worryingly high number. But here's where it gets more co
How do computers grasp human language? They either follow grammar rules or learn from extensive data, similar to us humans. A Dutch study had two computer systems doing just that. One stuck to rules, while the other soaked up loads of data. After three years, the verdict was in. The rule-follower su
Biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a rare and often deadly disease that's usually found at an advanced stage. The standard first-line treatment is a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin. However, there's no clear global standard for second-line treatments after chemotherapy. New therapies targeting s
Ever thought about 'snowflaking'? It's not fun and games. It's about dating someone who's only there for the holidays, then dumps you once the season ends. This isn't cool – it's just mean. A dating app expert recently warned about this trend. Surprisingly, some people plan to break up before the fe
Financial companies use fundamental factor models to understand how asset returns are connected and to manage risk. But after big events like COVID-19, analysts might wonder if their risk models still fit well. Specifically, they want to know if, after accounting for known factors, the leftover part
Pyramid Analytics, a top player in AI-driven data analysis, has bagged a hefty $50 million from investment giant BlackRock. This follows a nod from Gartner for their modern analytics platform. What sets them apart is their user-friendly system, which has even piqued the interest of heavyweights like
In the heart of Albania, wine production has been booming due to the growing fascination with native grape varieties like Kallmet, Shesh i zi, Shesh i bardhe, and Cerruje. These grapes produce wines with distinctive tastes and are widely planted. A recent study explored how the region and the year o
Ever thought about what happens to cryptocurrencies when the market gets tough? Researchers used complex models like Student-t, Frank, and Clayton, along with Copula methods, to find the answers. They cleaned the data with EGARCH for return rates and GARCH for trading volumes. So, what did they lear
Are you juggling between a computer for work and a tablet for fun? Microsoft's Surface Pro combines both into one sleek device. This year's Surface Pro, usually priced at $1, 199, is now down to $879 on Amazon for Black Friday. That's a whopping 27% off! Even better, the 256GB model, originally $999
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is still a big deal for retailers. They see it as a way to bring people into stores and kick off the holiday shopping season. This year, with fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, stores are eager for Black Friday to succeed. Emily Phillips, a Texas
