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management

Matter Makes Smart Homes Smarter: New Devices and Easier Setup

November 7, 2024

The Matter smart device standard has rolled out a new update called Matter 1. 4, which brings several exciting changes to smart homes. This update focuses on adding support for new types of devices, many of which relate to energy management. For instance, solar power systems, batteries, heat pumps,

finance

Checking Your Financial Model's Health: A Post-Event Checkup

November 7, 2024

Financial experts rely on factor models to grasp how different assets behave together and manage risks. But after major events like the COVID-19 pandemic, these models might need a reality check. That's where the mosaic permutation test comes in. It's a clever way to ensure your models are still doi

technology

Connecting ALICE and EDG: A Bridge for Data Management

November 7, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists at CERN manage and share vast amounts of data? Enter AliEn and EDG, two powerful systems that help handle the data from the ALICE experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. AliEn, short for ALICE Environment, is like a digital manager that submits jobs and keeps track of d

celebrities

How Grant Hill's Financial Savvy Made Him Richer Than His NBA Earnings

November 7, 2024

Grant Hill might be known for his impressive basketball career, but his smart money moves are what really make him stand out. In a league full of wealthy players, Hill has carved out a special place for himself as a post-retirement superstar in the business world. Hill didn't follow the typical

environment

The Dwindling Herring: Fishing, Warming Seas, and Predators at Fault

November 6, 2024

Atlantic herring has been a big deal in Canada's seafood industry since the 1960s, with the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy herring fisheries being a major player. However, this stock has been struggling since the mid-1960s, despite efforts to boost it since 2003. Researchers wanted to understand why man

environment

Talaga Paca: Turning Nature into Cash

November 6, 2024

Deep in the heart of Halmahera Utara, there's a village named Talaga Paca, known for its breathtaking lakes, caves, forests, and an abundance of wildlife. Ironically, the villagers face high poverty rates, with nearly three-quarters living below the poverty line. Despite their natural riches, they h

education

Protecting Data at LSP-SV IPB: A New Approach with Synology NAS

November 6, 2024

In today's digital age, keeping information safe is vital, especially for educational institutions like LSP-SV IPB that handle student data and academic records. To tackle this, a study was conducted to develop and implement a strategy for safeguarding these digital assets. The focus was on managing

health

Cancer Diagnoses Often Follow ER Visits

November 6, 2024

Did you know that one in three people who get cancer end up in the emergency room before they find out? That's right! A team of researchers in Canada dug into this and found that about a third of new cancer patients had visited the ER within three months before their diagnosis. These visits often ha

politics

Chicago's Budget Crisis: A Chance to Improve Police Department

October 30, 2024

Chicago is in a budget crunch, and tough decisions are on the horizon. But this could be an opportunity to fix some long-standing issues in the Chicago Police Department (CPD). For starters, CPD needs to upgrade its technology systems and facilities. The department is struggling to meet reform manda

lifestyle

Adventurer Survives Snakebite in Snowy Mountains

October 29, 2024

Imagine being lost in the wilderness for almost two weeks. That's exactly what happened to Lovisa Sjoberg, a 48-year-old woman who went missing while hiking alone in Australia's Snowy Mountains. She was finally found on a bush trail on Sunday, looking dazed and hurt. Police revealed she had been bit