The NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas saw some impressive performances from both rookies and returning players. These athletes are eager to prove their worth and showcase their skills. Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks had a standout game. He scored 29 points, with 15 of them coming from free th
Michael Grady is a familiar voice in NBA broadcasts, but his background remains a mystery to many fans. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Grady started his career in local radio, working his way up from producing shows to becoming an executive producer. His big break came when he became the
Ranking fuzzy numbers is a big deal in making tough choices. It's like trying to pick the best option when everything is a bit unclear. There are many ways to do this, but some are not very good. They might not give clear answers or work well when things are uncertain. A new way to rank these fuzzy
The COVID-19 pandemic has come and gone, but the lessons learned about self-medication are still important. People took all sorts of medicines to prevent getting sick, but not much research has been done on whether these actually work. A recent study looked into this by focusing on market vendors in
In China, companies listed on the stock exchange are under constant scrutiny. One interesting aspect is how visits from institutional analysts affect how these companies take risks. Researchers looked into this and found something surprising. More visits in one year can lead to managers taking bigge
People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan
Leprosy can mess up the nerves that control things like sweating and blood flow. But checking these nerves isn't easy or cheap. A new study tried to see if a simple infrared camera could help. The idea is to use the camera to measure how fast your hands warm up after being in cold water. This warmi
The US has been experiencing some serious cold snaps lately, even as winters warm up overall. Scientists have been digging into why this happens and found some interesting connections to the stratosphere, the layer of the atmosphere above where planes fly. Two key patterns have been identified. The
Vaping isn't just a trend; it's a habit that's becoming more common. But what do we really know about how people use these devices? Puffing topography (PT) is a way to study vaping patterns. It looks at things like how long a puff lasts, how hard someone inhales, and how often they take a puff. This
People who have struggled with drugs and been to jail often find themselves back in trouble. This is a big problem that costs a lot of money and affects many lives. To stop this from happening, it's important to understand why these people reoffend. A recent study looked at many research papers to
