Health
September 30, 2021

New Algorithm Accurately Spots Early Signs of Brain Changes Before Alzheimer’s Disease

Doctors need to be skilled diagnosticians; however, future technologies are bound to aid them in determining the diseases their patients suffer from. Artificial intelligence offers vast possibilities within the medical field, promising to increase accuracy and decrease time spent on certain tasks. Lithuanian researchers have made a significant breakthrough. They trained an algorithm to examine fMRI brain scans and identify the early signs of Alzheimer's Disease with an impressive accuracy of over 99%.

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Inspiring
September 29, 2021

17-Year-Old Robert Irwin Looks Just Like His Late Dad, the Legendary “Crocodile Hunter”

It’s been 15 years since the beloved Steve Irwin tragically died, but the Australian conservationist’s legacy lives on. Today, his wife Terri, daughter Bindi, and son Robert are continuing to care for animals at Australia Zoo. His children are now adults themselves, and both Bindi (23) and Robert (17) are building exciting careers as conservationists, just like their dad.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.