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Hot Contacts: How Dirt Messes with Energy

November 9, 2024

Ever wondered how the tiny bits of dirt on electrical contacts can make a big difference in how efficiently we use energy? Let's dive into a fascinating study that used mathematical modeling and simulations to figure this out. These electrical contacts carry super high currents, like 3000 A, in many

science

How Opinions Spread: The Power of Leaders and Sources

November 8, 2024

Ever wondered how opinions spread like wildfire? It turns out, it’s not just about what we hear, but who we hear it from. Mass media theory says that opinions go through a two-step process. First, influencers, or opinion leaders, get the message from the original sources. Then, they pass it on to th

celebrities

Rashida Jones Remembers Her Father Quincy Jones

November 8, 2024

Rashida Jones took to Instagram to share her thoughts after the passing of her father, legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who was 91 years old. He died on a Sunday night, leaving behind a rich legacy. In her post, Rashida described her dad as a "giant, " an "icon, " and a "culture shifter. " She

science

Prime Numbers: How They're Spread Out

November 7, 2024

Ever wondered how prime numbers—those numbers that only have two divisors, 1 and themselves—are scattered across the number line? This isn't just about counting them, but understanding how they appear. Picture a long road filled with numbers, and prime numbers are like the unique trees along this ro

business

Expanding Horizons: Blue Fox Buys Unobstructed View

November 7, 2024

Blue Fox Entertainment Canada is making big moves. They just signed a deal to take over Unobstructed View Inc. and its U. S. counterpart, Unobstructed View LLC. This deal, announced during the American Film Market, will stretch Blue Fox's distribution reach across North America. The company's presid

technology

How Religion Gets Emotional in AI Models

November 6, 2024

Emotions guide us through life, reflecting our deepest beliefs and values. Past studies have shown that Large Language Models (LLMs) can have biases in emotion attribution based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, directly influences our values and emotions. Religious rules are clear and interpr

finance

The Best Strategy: A Fresh Look at the Sharpe Ratio

November 6, 2024

In investment, the Sharpe Ratio is used to measure the performance of a strategy. But how do you know if your strategy is the best among many options? Enter the Intersection-Union Test. This test is like a competition where you compare the Sharpe Ratio of your benchmark strategy with others. The coo

entertainment

Yellowstone Ends Season Five Without Kevin Costner

November 6, 2024

"Yellowstone, " the hit show that brought actor Kevin Costner back into the spotlight, wraps up its fifth season. The series on Paramount features the Dutton family, with Costner playing the patriarch. But now, he's left the show to work on his own project, "Horizon: An American Saga. " Even though

entertainment

Quincy Jones: A Legend's Impact on Music and Life

November 5, 2024

Quincy Jones, a music legend who touched the lives of countless people, passed away at age 91. From his groundbreaking work on The Color Purple to producing Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller album, his influence was vast. Steven Spielberg, who worked with Jones on The Color Purple, described him as

community

Halloween Fun on Prospect: A Safe Trick-or-Treating Event

November 2, 2024

You know those old movies where trick-or-treating is dangerous? Well, the Prospect Business Association wanted to change that in real life. They organized a special event called Trunk or Treat, right next to Linwood Sun Fresh Market. This wasn't just about candy; it was about showing everyone that t