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How Experiments Help Us Understand Cultural Evolution

November 19, 2024

In recent years, scientists have been conducting lab experiments to test ideas about how culture evolves. These experiments have uncovered some interesting things, like how cultures change over time, the biases that shape what becomes popular, and even if animals can have their own cultures. We've s

science

Boosting Accuracy with Floating Orbitals: A New Approach for Large Molecular Complexes

November 18, 2024

Recent progress in local electron correlation methods has made it easier to perform CCSD(T) calculations on large molecules, but achieving the complete basis set (CBS) limit remains challenging due to basis set superposition errors. This is where non-atom-centered or floating orbitals (FOs) come in.

technology

Speeding Up Multi-Vector Retrieval with CITADEL

November 18, 2024

Ever wondered why it takes so long to find the exact information you need? Multi-vector retrieval methods, which mix the best of both worlds from sparse and dense search techniques, are incredibly effective but slow and space-hungry. Enter CITADEL, a new way of thinking about token routing that make

health

Checking Out Iran's Health Data System: Kids' Care Data in Focus

November 18, 2024

Health data systems are super important for giving people good healthcare. But sometimes, they're hard to use and people don't like them. So, researchers in Iran wanted to find out why many users struggle with their national health system, especially when it comes to recording childcare data. They d

health

AI in Renal Pathology: A New Helper for Kidney Diagnosis

November 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence is making waves in the medical world, but when it comes to kidney health, its use is still in the early stages. One tool, Claude 3 Opus, is trying to change that. Scientists are testing how well this AI can spot kidney problems. It's like having a super-smart helper in the la

environment

Groundwater vs. Surface Water: How Soil Changes Over Time

November 16, 2024

When we're short on freshwater in dry areas, farmers often turn to salty groundwater. But, what does this do to our soil and the tiny critters living in it over the long term? Researchers took a close look at a goji berry field split in two—one watered with salty groundwater and the other with surfa

science

Exploring Human Navigation Without Vision

November 16, 2024

Have you ever walked a familiar path with your eyes closed? It turns out, humans have a fascinating ability to travel from one place to another without seeing or actively thinking about their journey. This skill is called human odometry. Researchers recently reviewed 23 key studies on this topic. Th

science

Revolutionizing Drug Design: Predicting Powerful Compounds

November 16, 2024

In the world of medicinal chemistry, creating potent drugs involves exploring different structures and their effects. One key challenge is figuring out which drug variations (analogues) to make next. Researchers have come up with a new way to predict and design powerful drugs. This method combines a

health

Big Words, Big Help: How AI is Changing Orthopedics

November 16, 2024

Have you ever imagined having a smart assistant that can understand and generate medical texts, images, and even videos? This is exactly what large language models (LLMs) are capable of. But how does this technology fit into the world of orthopedics? Orthopedics deals with bone and joint issues, wh

entertainment

Billy Bob Thornton’s Latest Show on Paramount+: A Casual Chat

November 15, 2024

Taylor Sheridan, a prolific creator known for his unique storytelling, brings us "Landman" on Paramount+. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, this series dives into the world of oil and the dreamers who chase it. The show centers around Tommy Norris, played by Thornton, who works for an independent oil com