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Nov 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Selma Blair's MS Journey: From Cane to Carpet

Selma Blair, known for her roles in movies like "Cruel Intentions" and "Legally Blonde, " recently made an appearance at the Elle Women in Hollywood event. She showed up in a stylish white dress and heels, leaving behind her walking cane and service dog, which had become her companions over the past

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Tracking Mom's Routine: A Study on Post-Pregnancy Weight and Breastfeeding

Did you know that many moms around the world struggle with keeping their weight in check after giving birth? This can lead to health issues for both mom and baby. Scientists are exploring ways to help these moms. One method they're testing is using electronic devices to keep track of mom's daily rou

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Text Messages for Better Diabetes Care in Ghana

In Ghana, nurses are using a simple tool to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their health better. This tool? A mobile phone. The study wanted to see if sending text messages could help control blood sugar levels and improve self-care. They picked people with type 2 diabetes and split them int

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Jupiter's Comet Crash: Unraveling the Splashback Mystery

Scientists used a fancy computer code called ZEUS-3D to figure out what happened when a comet named SL9 smashed into Jupiter. They added some special rules to make the code understand light and heat better. They found that a huge shock wave formed, which matched what we saw from space. This shock wa

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Epilepsy and Heart Rhythms: The Link Explained

Epilepsy, a significant cause of disability and early death globally, can be tricky to diagnose. Doctors need detailed patient histories and specific tests to tell apart epilepsy from fainting spells. A big part of this diagnosis is using an electroencephalogram (EEG), which records brain activity.

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's Sound Magic: AI Meets Audio Creativity

Imagine a world where sounds can be created from scratch, just by typing a description. Nvidia's latest AI model, "Fugatto, " is doing just that. This isn't your average AI; it can make sounds that have never existed before. The secret lies in special training methods and combining techniques. Whil

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Lookalike Contests: Fun or Copycat Craze?

These days, celebrity lookalike contests are all the rage online. But did you know these competitions have been around for ages? In October, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York got quite wild. Hundreds of people showed up, and the event even got a visit from the actor himself! After th

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why DLSS is Still a Game Changer in PC Gaming

DLSS, or Deep Learning Super Sampling, has been a real game changer in the world of PC gaming. It lets gamers enjoy smoother gameplay without needing to buy expensive new hardware. This technology uses AI to make frames look better, so you don't have to compromise on graphics quality. Since it was i

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

UV Light Boosts Cancer-Cell Delivery of Magnetic Nanoparticles

You know how cancer cells can sometimes come back after treatment? Scientists found a way to use UV light to help these tough cells produce tiny delivery containers called microparticles. These microparticles can carry tiny magnetic bits, called superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs), rig

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