When scientists test algorithms that sort or classify data they often turn to a trusted tool called Normalized Mutual Information (or NMI) to measure how well an algorithm’s output matches reality.

Spotify Technology SA will begin testing a new feature that allows users to type an idea for a playlist into the app and receive a unique set of songs based on their historical taste and behavior. The ...

Objectives: The issue of biological false positives in syphilis diagnosis is gaining attention. However, limited focus exists on false positives in syphilis tests among younger populations. This study ...

Instagram is rolling out a new test that lets select users fine-tune what they’d like to see in their Reels and Explore feeds. Here’s what it looks like. Instagram lead Adam Mosseri took to Threads ...

PHILADELPHIA -- A blood test performed better than a standard evaluation by primary care doctors or dementia specialists in detecting Alzheimer's disease among people with cognitive symptoms. The ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Steering clinicians toward a cascade approach for thyroid function testing cut unnecessary orders by a monthly average of 15% and concurrent orders by 19% per month, according to ...

A new blood test for Lyme disease outperforms standard diagnostic testing across all stages of the disease, according to new data presented at the 2025 Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In the United States, syphilis cases rose by nearly 80% between 2018 and 2023, with 209,253 cases reported in the latest year of data. The infection, which can be transmitted ...

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The company's blog post said that 200,000 people have signed up to become Community Notes contributors, and the waitlist remains open for those who wish to participate. However, Meta will "gradually ...

March 13 (Reuters) - Meta (META.O), opens new tab will start testing "Community Notes" in the U.S. from March 18 using technology developed by Elon Musk-owned X, the Facebook parent said on Thursday, ...