Scientists have been exploring a new type of tile made from a composite material. This tile is made by mixing crushed granite from the Măcin Mountains with a special type of plastic called polyesteric thermorigid resin. The researchers wanted to find out how much granite is needed to make the tiles
South Asian Americans are feeling a mix of emotions after Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential race. While they're disappointed that she won't be the first Black woman and South Asian person to hold the nation's highest office, they're also proud of her journey and what it
Imagine this: an exciting e-comic helping 8th graders understand statistics in a fun way! This study aimed to create just that. The process involved three stages: planning, production, and evaluation, often referred to as PPE. Experts then tested and validated the quality. The results were fantastic
In Columbia, South Carolina, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department has been looking into three cases of women being drugged at TLC Sports Bar over the past two months. The first incident happened on September 13, with the latest one reported on November 1. Sheriff Leon Lott has pointed out that t
Sports visualization is tough because it deals with lots of space, time, and user-specific data. New technologies like augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (XR) are changing the game, bringing both cool opportunities and tricky challenges. We've been working with sports experts and have some les
Clustering data that's uncertain is a big deal in the Internet of Things. One way to do this is by using possible world-based algorithms. But these algorithms have two main problems. First, they treat all possible worlds equally, even the oddball ones that can mess things up. Second, they don't use
You know how math can get super complicated? Well, let's talk about something called a ring—a special type of mathematical structure. This stuff might sound like alphabet soup, but bear with me! Imagine you have a ring with something called an "identity. " Now, picture an "ordered monoid" and a map
Are you struggling with gum disease? Probiotics might just be your new best friend! These tiny warriors can boost the effectiveness of regular dental treatments. Research shows that using probiotics along with standard nonsurgical gum procedures can help improve patient outcomes. This is great news
Ever wondered how soccer players move around the field? A study in Brazil looked at this by tracking professional players during games. They used GPS to monitor 17 players from the same club during six official matches. The goal was to see if players moved differently in the first and second halves
Doctors who take care of patients for the long-term, known as primary care providers (PCPs), play a big role in preventing chronic diseases. They often suggest lifestyle changes, like eating healthier or exercising more. But, it turns out, suggesting these changes isn't always easy. A study looked i
