Linearly Transformed Cosines, or LTCs, are a set of tools used for quick and accurate shading in games. They're great because they can be calculated quickly. Right now, game engines use LTCs to mimic a model called GGX, but only in its simplest form called isotropic GGX. When it comes to the more co
Beyoncé performed her new album, "Cowboy Carter, " live for the first time at the NFL halftime show in Houston. Dressed in a sparkly white bodysuit and cowboy hat, she sang "Ya Ya" and shared the stage with country singers. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, joined her, dancing with the background performers.
Mikal Bridges, the forward for the Phoenix Suns, has been on an incredible streak. Josh Hart, a teammate from a different team, has something unique in mind for the next game. He wants to collect apology notes. Why? Well, Mikal's game has improved so much that Hart wants to give him credit publicly.
Ready to break free from boring glass walls? Interior designers are taking room division to new heights. They're ditching the usual glass partitions and bringing in cooler, more creative options. Think colored frames, curvy lines, and textured glass that still let the light shine through. But wait,
Wondering what happened on Christmas Day? Well, Beyoncé gave fans something special by performing songs from her latest country album, "Cowboy Carter, " during the NFL halftime show. The event was streamed live on Netflix, making it a unique experience for viewers. This wasn't just any performance;
Potassium channels, like Kv1. 3, are crucial for immune cell functions, but their role in osteoarthritis (OA) isn't well-known. Surprisingly, this channel is upregulated in macrophages exposed to LPS and in human OA synovium compared to non-OA samples. Scientists found that blocking Kv1. 3 with Sti
In the world of kidney dialysis, vascular access is crucial. One common type is the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). But how well does AVF work, and what affects its survival? That's what researchers set out to find in a one-year study. The study looked at how well AVFs functioned and survived in patie
You might think of your knee as a simple hinge, but it's actually a complex machine. When things go wrong, like when the patella (kneecap) doesn't sit right, it's called patellofemoral instability. This can happen because of an issue called high-grade trochlear dysplasia. A surgery called trochleopl
Fantasy football can be tough, especially when a player you’re counting on has a bad week. Let’s look at some players who might not perform as expected in Week 17. Jared Goff has been doing great lately, but his matchup against the 49ers could be tricky. San Francisco has been tough on quarterbacks
Political scientists have been looking into why American democracy seems to be facing challenges. Surprisingly, studies during Trump's presidency revealed that many citizens, especially Republicans, backed actions that weakened democratic norms. But recent experiments show that voters from both part
