The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.Algorithms have become ubiquitous. They optimize our commutes, process payments, and coordinate the flow of internet traffic. It seems that for every problem that can be articulated in precise mathematical terms, there’s an algorithm that can solve it, at least in principle.But that’s not the case—some
The role of infected food handlers in two norovirus outbreaks in Spain has been highlighted recently by researchers. Two gastroenteritis outbreaks occurred a week apart in the same facility in Lleida, Spain, in 2018. The most frequent symptoms were abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea. The first outbreak was associated with salad consumption and the second with
By October 28, 2023 12:27pm David Velasco. Getty Images for Fondazione Prada Four Artforum staffers have resigned after David Velasco, the publication’s former editor, was fired this week. On Friday, Kate Sutton, an associate editor at Artforum since 2018, announced on X that she had officially resigned. On Saturday, Zack Hatfield and Chloe Wyma, both
“Dozens of states sue Meta over social media ‘profoundly altered’ mental, social realities of American youth,” reads a recent Fox Business headline. The lawsuit claims Meta markets harmful content to kids and schemes to bypass parental consent. It also seeks compensation for the damage Meta has done. This is not just good but very good
A surge in people being forced to live in bed and breakfasts and other temporary homes in England is costing the taxpayer £1.7bn a year, “shameful” council data analysed by the Local Government Association has revealed.The worsening shortage of social housing and increasingly unaffordable private rents are among reasons councils are now paying for 104,000
World’s premier Web3 gaming event to happen at the epicenter of Web3 adoption from Nov. 18 to 25 Our PR partner, yourPRstrategist , is a proud media partner of the YGG Web3 Games Summit and we are pleased to extend a 30% discount to our community. Discount code: YGG30 MANILA, Philippines, October 26, 2023 —
Posted on 26 Oct 2023 by The Manufacturer One of the West Midlands’ fastest growing manufacturers has invested more than £200,000 into a new Headquarters in Four Ashes.Spillard Safety Systems, which supplies safety equipment for the commercial vehicle, construction, HS2, plant and quarry sectors, has moved into the 28,500 sq ft facility – treble the
Picture this: you’re sipping your meticulously crafted venti caramel macchiato at your local Starbucks. Your laptop is open, and you’re in the zone, hammering out
Toll Aviation and Shield AI, have teamed up to bring the the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone to Australia. The Group 3 unmanned aerial system (UAS), is a tail-sitting, fixed-wing drone already in use with the U.S. Navy and was a contender for the U.S. Army’s Future Tactical UAS, or FTUAS. It is useful
A screengrab from the video shot by the B-52’s pod. The close encounter between the U.S. B-52 and the PLA J-11 took place in international airspace over the South China Sea. On Oct. 24, 2023, a Chinese J-11 intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber flying a night time mission in international airspace over
The pattern shows up in many areas of the country: development activity fills in between two metropolitan areas, typically along one or more highways that connect them. Orlando to Tampa along I-4 is another prime example, and there are dozens more around the country. From New Braunfels to San Marcos, as well as closer-in suburbs
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I often hear a common challenge from our B2B clients: finding someone who can effectively craft thought leadership content tailored to their industry. Given our diverse range of B2B clients, including those in very niche sectors, this comes as no surprise. Writing a bylined article on insurance
Samana Manhattan Project With the 11th project launch of the Manhattan-2, Samana Developers is a step closer to meeting its target of 12 projects planned for 2023. DUBAI – Samana Developers announced the launch of two new residential projects, namely Manhattan-1 and Manhattan-2. These projects, valued at Dh250 million each, are situated in Jumeirah Village
Meta soared past analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, solidifying investor confidence that the previously embattled tech company is out of the woods after several volatile years. Its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said the company enjoyed its “highest operating margin in two years”.The company reported a third-quarter revenue of $34.15bn, beating the expected $33.56bn, up
Catching the e-bike wave Electric bikes have enormous potential to deliver affordable, clean, healthy and space-efficient transportation to the masses, but the feds and too many other leaders are passing up this opportunity in favor of electrifying the status quo. The best selling type of electric vehicle in the U.S. is traffic-busting, space-efficient, healthy, and
In business and social media, credibility is currency. Instagram’s newly introduced “Verified Feed” has ruffled some feathers, but many entrepreneurs and business owners love the
From the abyss of addiction to the heights of faith and recovery, John Geibel is a testament to the raw power of redemption and transformation.
The ESA team at Jammertest 2023 deployed stationary, mobile and pedestrian equipment to test the impact of jamming and spoofing to global GNSS signals. Credit: ESA-X. Otero Villamide ESA’s navigation testbed vehicle participated in a campaign organized by Norwegian governmental authorities to assess the impact of jamming and spoofing on satnav systems and test innovative technologies
Born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal, Ed.D., famously known as Shaq, stood 7 feet 1 inch tall and
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 14, 2023 — A new pop culture expo is launching in Manila with the inaugural NEXUS FAN FAIR from September 19 to 21 at the MGBX Convention Hall in Newport World Resorts’ Marriott Grand Ballroom. Organized by Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 (PBW) and presented by Tier One Entertainment, NEXUS FAN FAIR will