New Strength Gains From Bar Speed & Acceleration

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I’ll warn you right off the bat, this article gets pretty conceptual, but sometimes it helps to look at things from a new perspective. When we test our strength gains by maxing out in the gym what we are essentially… Continue Reading →

Quantifying Risk Aversion to Optimize Your Decisions

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One commonly known tendency of humans is that we are often more afraid of loss than we are motivated by the possibility of gain. While this feature of humans often works in our favor, there are many times when it… Continue Reading →

Predicting Sunsets with Machine Learning

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This is the machine learning python program that I created to model sunsets and tweet a daily sunset prediction based on the current weather metrics. The following three functions are to collect location and contact info for first time users…. Continue Reading →

Scraping Google Trends With Python

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If you’ve ever done SEO research or tried to coming up with content ideas, you how useful Google Trends can be when it comes to determining what people are interested in your niche. I was making SEO trend reports at… Continue Reading →

Different Is Not Always Unique

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I remember back in University my Psych professor was explaining the categories of human needs, among which is the need for affiliation. He went on to mention that the counterpart of affiliation has become more prevalent over the past few… Continue Reading →

Altruism Is an Illusion and That’s Okay

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What is Altruism? A quick google search for altruism and you would find it defined as, “the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others.” In other words, altruism is the idea that someone can do something for another… Continue Reading →

Scraping Linkedin Posts With Selenium & Beautiful Soup

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This is a program that I build to scrape post data from LinkedIn pages. It currently extracts the date, media type, text, like count, comment count, share count, and any media links. Let’s get into this.. Required Python Packages and… Continue Reading →

How to Scrape Tweets Containing Keywords with Python

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This is the code I wrote to scrape tweets from Twitter with python through the Twitter Search (Rest) API. I designed it to search twitter for various keywords tweeted by users and return the result in table. Introducing this program… Continue Reading →

Can Your Metabolism Actually Be Damaged from Dieting?

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The term “Damaged Metabolism” is thrown around quite often in the diet and fitness internet sphere. The idea behind it is that by dieting or restricting for a period of time, your metabolism slows down and no longer function the… Continue Reading →

Don’t Throw Tai Lopez Out With the Bathwater

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“Here in my Garage, just bought this new Lamborghini here…” You may recognize this line from the infamous Tai Lopez advertisement where he shows off his cars and books before instructing you to visit his website. Although the ad has… Continue Reading →

Become Your Ideal Self Through Comfort Challenges

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When we watch movies, there is usually one character that catches our attention. You may admire or even imagine yourself as him or her. Let me ask you: What are the common traits of these characters? Chances are these characters… Continue Reading →

Increase Your Deadlift 100 Pounds (Step-By-Step Guide)

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My main strength goal in 2018 was to increase my deadlift by 100 pounds and finally obtain a 600-pound deadlift. I started my journey with a deadlifting PR of 500 pounds in January and hit many minor personal records along… Continue Reading →

Is Price Gouging Really That Bad?

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Anytime there is a storm or some other disaster I often hear the mention of price gouging. Whether discussed on the local news or Facebook comments, price gouging is almost always portrayed in a negative light. What is Price Gouging? Price gouging… Continue Reading →

Unlocking the Power of Sparse Neural Networks with L0 Regularization for Enhanced Efficiency

In the fast-evolving realm of machine learning, the quest for efficient computation and enhanced model performance remains paramount. One innovative approach that has garnered the attention of researchers is L0 regularization. This revolutionary methodology promises not only to enhance the… Continue Reading →

Exploring MAgent: The Scalable Many-Agent Reinforcement Learning Platform for Artificial Collective Intelligence

As the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, the research community is increasingly focused on understanding complex social interactions within large groups of agents. One groundbreaking tool fostering this exploration is MAgent, a novel platform designed for many-agent… Continue Reading →

Revolutionizing Fashion: The VITON Image-Based Virtual Try-On Network Explained

The fashion industry is ever-evolving, and with technology advancing at a breakneck pace, one of the most exciting innovations is the emergence of image-based virtual try-on networks. A notable player in this field is VITON (Virtual Try-On Network), which seamlessly… Continue Reading →

The Intriguing Intersection of Mathematics, Art, and Music: Unraveling Universal Aesthetics

Mathematics often evokes a realm of beauty that transcends its numbers and symbols. For many, engaging with mathematics leads to moments of profound beauty, whether in elegant proofs or stunningly simple equations. But what if this beauty is not merely… Continue Reading →

Unlocking Urban Intelligence: The Functional Map of the World and Its Impact on Predicting Building Purposes

The *Functional Map of the World* (fMoW) dataset is a game-changer in the domain of satellite imagery analysis and land use prediction. In a world where urban sprawl and development present complex challenges, the dataset creates new avenues for understanding… Continue Reading →

Exploring the Fascinating Phenomenon of DAVs: Understanding Red Edges and Outbursts in ZZ Ceti Stars

In the vast expanse of the universe, white dwarfs play a crucial role in stellar evolution. Among these intriguing remnants of stars are DAVs, or ZZ Ceti stars, which exhibit pulsations due to complex physical processes. Recent research has brought… Continue Reading →

Understanding Noncongruent Triangle Tiling: A Dive into Geometric Tiling Problems

In the world of geometric tiling, there are numerous fascinating challenges and puzzles. One of the latest research contributions addresses a significant geometric tiling problem concerning noncongruent triangles: can we tile a plane using triangles that are not congruent but… Continue Reading →

Revolutionizing Image Processing: The Power of Extremely Large Minibatch SGD in ResNet-50 Training

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly evolving fields. Recent research has shown that training models more efficiently can significantly reduce the time it takes to derive insights from colossal datasets. One groundbreaking study, titled “Extremely Large Minibatch… Continue Reading →

Lurking Variables Unmasked: Harnessing Dimensional Analysis for Accurate Detection

In the intricate world of data analysis, hidden factors, often termed *lurking variables*, play a critical but elusive role. Addressing these variables can illuminate otherwise obscured insights into various engineering and scientific phenomena. A recent study by del Rosario, Lee,… Continue Reading →

The Fading Numbers in Graphs: Unraveling Rainbow Neighbourhood Concepts

Understanding the complexities of graph theory can seem daunting. However, recent developments, particularly surrounding the concept of fading numbers and rainbow neighbourhoods, reveal fascinating insights into chromatic colouring in graphs. In this article, we will dissect the research conducted by… Continue Reading →

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