Black-box optimization weather intervention method supports future disaster mitigation

In recent years, the frequency of weather-related natural disasters—cyclones, torrential rains, floods—has increased as a consequence of global warming. These disasters cause billions of dollars in ...

Gold-laced nanoparticles could eventually spot and treat endometriosis without surgery

Endometriosis is a painful, common condition affecting women worldwide, but treatment and diagnosis options are scarce. A new ...
IEEE

KnowSTU: Diagnosing Students’ Problem Behaviors Using Fine-Tuned LLM and RAG

Abstract: Students’ problem behaviors, which deviate from established school norms, can undermine both their well-being and academic achievement. Effectively addressing such behaviors often requires ...
Hyperallergic

Art Problems: Are My Friends Using Me to Get Shows?

I'm an artist who also curates exhibitions. Most of my friends are other artists, who often want to be included in the shows I put together. Increasingly, I can't tell who my friends really are ...
IEEE

A Surrogate-Assisted Bi-Level Evolutionary Algorithm for Multi-Depot Vehicle Routing Problems With Uncertain Demand

Abstract: The Multi-depot Vehicle Routing Problem with Uncertain Demand (MD-VRPUD) can be modeled as a bi-level optimization problem (BLOP), because it requires both assigning customers to different ...