Early Detection Of Alzheimer's?

"In a large-scale study, CU Anschutz researchers find promise in early detection of dementia with brainwave-monitoring device"

Wordle Cheats

"Many Wordle users cheat to win, says mathematics expert". 

Direct link to academic article: "Wordle: A Microcosm of Life. Luck, Skill, Cheating, Loyalty, and Influence!"

Pangaea Ultima

"This is what Earth's continents will look like in 250 million years"

Newton's First Law

"We've Been Misreading a Major Law of Physics For The Past 300 Years". (Via Rand Simberg.)

Hsieh Forbes Column: "Some Physicians Receive Thousands Of Dollars A Year From Drug Companies; Should You Be Concerned?"

My latest Forbes column is now out: "Some Physicians Receive Thousands Of Dollars A Year From Drug Companies; Should You Be Concerned?"

I discuss the federal Open Payments database which tabulates financial interactions between physicians and drug/medical device companies. I also discuss how patients should be cautious about interpreting what they learn about their doctors, and whether such payments constitute a conflict of interest.

NYPD RoboCop

"The NYPD is deploying a 420-pound robocop to roam Times Square's subway station"

AlphaFold Update

"AlphaFold tool pinpoints protein mutations that cause disease"

Noctalgia

"The loss of dark skies is so painful, astronomers coined a new term for it"

Asteroid Collection

"NASA collected a sample from an asteroid for the first time -- here's why it matters"

Atlanta Boot Girls

"Masked 'Boot Girls' Are Freeing Booted Cars All Over Atlanta".

Related story: "A ride with Boot Girls, 2 women challenging Atlanta's parking enforcement industry"

2023 Astronomy Photos

"Some Stunning Shots From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 Competition"

2023 Ig Nobels

"The 2023 Ig Nobel Prize Winners".  I liked the Medicine prize winner: 

 

Artificial Womb Update

"Human trials of artificial wombs could start soon. Here’s what you need to know"

ChatGPT Diagnosis

"A boy saw 17 doctors over 3 years for chronic pain. ChatGPT found the diagnosis"

Unification Day

September 20 is Unification Day.

 

Improving Medical Education

"Pilots regularly train on simulators: Why don't doctors?"

Airless Bicycle Tires

"Airless bike tires made with NASA technology are now on sale". (Via H.R.)

AI Cancer Detection

"AI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans"

All About Umami

"Umami: You never say its name, yet you taste it every day"

Statistical Crows

"Research reveals crows use statistical logic". (Via H.R.)

Bat And Ball Problem

"The Bat, the Ball, and the Hopeless"

Taffy Physics

"The physics of saltwater taffy"

Möbius Puzzle Solved

"Mathematicians Solve 50-Year-Old Möbius Strip Puzzle"

Light Posting

Admin note: Posting may continue to be lighter than usual for the next several days.

No Hamster Wheeling

"Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel"

 

Scissors Congruence

"A brief illustrated guide to 'scissors congruence' -- an ancient geometric idea that’s still fueling cutting-edge mathematical research"

Star Colors

"The Colors of Stars, Explained"

Sounds Of Snoopy

Making the sounds effects for a video clip of "Snoopy Making Pizza". Love it!

AI And Copyrights

"Thorny AI ownership questions have Copyright Office seeking public input"

Probability Interpretations

"Is probability frequentist or Bayesian?"

Protectionism 2.0

South Korea: 1) Robots replacing humans -- no problem. 2) Foreign (Chinese) robots replacing domestic (South Korean) robots -- NO WAY!

Stronger Concrete

"Scientists brew stronger concrete with coffee grounds"