Strange parasitic 'mushroom' plant abandoned photosynthesis and somehow flourished

In the damp understory of forests in Taiwan, mainland Japan, and Okinawa, a plant called Balanophora can fool you at first ...
IEEE

Random Phaseless Sampling for Causal Signals in Shift-Invariant Spaces: A Zero Distribution Perspective

Abstract: We proved that the phaseless sampling (PLS) in the linear-phase modulated shift-invariant space (SIS) V (eiα·φ), α = 0, is impossible even though the real-valued function φ enjoys the full ...
Investopedia

Understanding Acceptance Sampling: Types, Benefits, and History

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Investopedia

Understanding Log-Normal Distribution: Definition, Uses, and Calculations

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
IEEE

Improved Abel Method for Low Sampling Points Situation and Experimental Verification of Electron Density Distribution Microwave Diagnosis

Abstract: This article presents a developed algorithm applied in the microwave diagnostics of electronic density distribution. The method is specifically designed for accurately reconstructing ...
TheWrap

Bob Odenkirk Uncovers Darkness in His Small Town in First ‘Normal’ Trailer

In Bob Odenkirk’s latest action thriller, he discovers that his small town is far from “Normal.” Odenkirk reteamed with his “Nobody” writer Derek Kolstad and producer Marc Provissiero (also from ...
Morningstar

Few ETFs Project Capital Gains Distributions in 2025: Key Takeaways for Investors

Only 6% of US exchange-traded funds surveyed anticipated any capital gains distribution in 2025, and just 2% expected amounts above 1% of net asset value. The 10 largest distributions were mainly tied ...