These days, having enough and correct information about menstrual health is crucial for teenagers. Mobile phones are everywhere, so young people often look for or bump into menstrual health information online using websites, social media, or health apps. But even though online info is important, mos
Attention, racing fans! Formula 1 has just announced a major change to its calendar. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will host races, but not every year. Starting from 2026, Spa will have races four times over six years, skipping 2028 and 2030. This means other European races can step in
Node preferences matter. In blockchain networks, where decisions are crucial, letting nodes express their choices genuinely can boost trust. Current systems like Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) barely let nodes cast votes. This could lead to unfair control by some nodes. Enter AP-PBFT, a
Scientists are in for a shock – they've stumbled upon a new radioactive isotope, 127Xe, using their fancy tool, Xcounts. This gadget was actually designed to spot specific xenon isotopes floating around in the air. Over a couple of months, they snagged 119 air samples with their unique device, SAUNA
In today's world, figuring out sentiments from tweets can be tough, especially with issues like short text, abbreviations, and spelling errors. Traditional methods struggle with these challenges, so we need new approaches. Tweets often hide people's emotions, like fear or anxiety, stemming from earl
Imagine trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with medications that just don't seem to work. That's the reality for many patients with a form of RA called Difficult-to-Treat RA (D2T-RA). This type of RA can be tough to handle, even with multiple treatments. What's interesting is that obesity an
In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a unique study has embarked on a mission to understand the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. This research aims to shine a light on the factors that shape their lives and point the way towards better support systems. By using a mix of research methods, the study is divi
You know how sometimes you need to find the best of two things at once, like the strongest but lightest bridge? Well, researchers have come up with a cool algorithm that does just that. It's called the 2-Archive Multi-Objective Cuckoo Search (MOCS2arc) and it helps find the best balance between two
Everyone is talking about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has impacted millions worldwide. We've had to adopt social distancing and isolation. But what about public spaces like toilets? How do we keep them safe? A team designed a clever disinfection system using an STM32 microprocessor. Th
Imagine you're sifting through a huge pile of gene data for research. Traditional random forest methods can struggle when faced with lots of noise and parameters, making it hard to pick the right features. This is where a new algorithm called Standardized Threshold and Loops based Random Forest (STL
