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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

Sports-QA: A Game-Changer in Video Understanding

Imagine you're watching a sports video and want to know something specific, like why a player made a certain move or what happens right before a big score. This is where Sports-QA comes in. It's a new way to analyze videos that's specifically designed for sports. Why is this a big deal? Well, sports

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

What Happens When We Stress Out a Slime Mould?

Have you ever wondered how a slime mould handles stress? Scientists have found a unique way to study this. They looked at a type of slime mould called Physarum polycephalum, known for its ability to adapt to changes in its environment. Using two new techniques, they observed how the slime mould grow

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

The Unlikely Pioneers: Early Dog Doctors in Britain

Imagine this: in the 1700s, when medical care for humans was still quite basic, there were people in Britain dedicated to treating dogs! These were the dog doctors, and they didn't have any official healthcare training. The most famous of them was John Norborn, who wasn't ashamed to call himself a '

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Nov 09 2024CRYPTO

Passing on Crypto: A New Way

Have you ever thought about what happens to your digital money when you're gone? It's a strange question, but an important one. The world of cryptocurrency is growing, and so is the need to handle it like any other asset. You might be surprised to learn that there's no easy way to inherit crypto rig

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Winter Safety: A New Super Material for Ice-Free Surfaces

Keeping surfaces ice-free is crucial, especially for infrastructure maintenance. Traditional carbon-based materials, despite advancements, face significant issues like environmental sensitivity, poor durability, high energy consumption, and complex manufacturing processes. In this story, researchers

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Rock-Filled Tiles: A New Twist in Durability

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

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

South Asian Americans: Pride and Grief After Harris's Loss

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

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Math E-Comics: A New Way for 8th Graders to Learn Stats

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

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Suspected Date Rape Drugs at Columbia Bar: What You Need to Know

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

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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Sports and Tech: A Visualization Challenge

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

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