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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Plastics Powering the Green Energy Future

Ever thought about how plastics could help save the planet? Well, they just might! Polymers, as scientists call them, are being used in amazing ways to make clean energy a reality. Let's start with wind power. You know those massive wind turbines? The blades are made from special polymers that make

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

What's Up with Gaps in Heart Device Seals?

You know how doctors use special machines to take pictures of the heart? Well, they've been noticing something interesting about a device called WATCHMAN FLX. This device is like a little cap that's placed in the heart to stop clots. When doctors use a special kind of scan with dye, they sometimes s

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Dec 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sonic 3 Zooms Ahead, Mufasa Reigns Supreme, Moana 2 Sails Towards $1B

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is speeding up on the international stage. After opening in 52 markets, it's already made $74M, pushing its global total to $211. 5M. This is a big jump from the previous film, which opened to $40M in similar markets. The blue hedgehog is joined by Keanu Reeves in this new adven

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Dec 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Sad End for Model Dayle Haddon: Carbon Monoxide Claims Her Life

Dayle Haddon, a renowned model and actress from the 1970s, has tragically passed away at the age of 76. The cause of her death is suspected to be carbon monoxide poisoning. This unfortunate incident occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Marc Blucas, known for his role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Predicting Future Impairment: A Machine Learning Approach for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Patients

Recent research focused on predicting functional impairment in older adults after being hospitalized for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF). While conservative treatments are common for OVF, some patients still face difficulties with daily tasks once they are discharged. The study aimed to creat

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Israel’s PM Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Midst Crises

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, will have his prostate removed in a surgical procedure scheduled for Sunday. This development comes amidst multiple challenges he's facing, including an ongoing war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu is part of a group of older worl

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Dec 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart IoT Networks: A New Way to Manage Devices

In the world of the Internet of Things (IoT), choosing the right Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol is super important. This is because different applications need different services. In this paper, scientists introduced a new protocol called Energy Efficient and Group Priority MAC (EEGP-MAC). It

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Predicting Strokes: A Comparison of Deep Learning and Machine Learning Models

Imagine not being able to quickly detect a stroke. It can lead to serious problems, like permanent brain damage or even death. This is where deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) models come in. They can help spot strokes early, making treatments more effective and reducing serious long-term

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Dec 29 2024EDUCATION

Using AI to Boost Learning in PE Class

Ever wondered how AI can make physical education more effective? Well, a recent study used deep learning algorithms to help teachers understand their students' learning better. They used convolutional neural networks to find patterns in teaching images. And get this, they even created a neurocogniti

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

ICU Nurses & Guitarists: A Comparative Tale

Have you ever noticed how the hands of an ICU nurse and a guitarist can look similar? Both professions require steady hands and a certain level of callousing. In an interactive comic, "True stories from an ICU: Calluses, " a registered nurse named Ernesto Barbieri and illustrator Jess Ruliffson expl

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