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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Why Automatic Linear Modelling Beats Traditional Regression

Imagine you're trying to predict something, like how well a student will do in a test based on their attendance, homework grades, and so on. Traditional multiple linear regression is like guessing based on a complex formula. But automatic linear modelling? It's like having a smart friend who not onl

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Boosting Cancer Treatment: LAG-3's Role in Biliary Tract Cancer

Imagine you're battling advanced biliary tract cancer (ABTC), and your doctors suggest a mix of drugs: nivolumab, modified gemcitabine, and S-1. This combo showed promise in a past trial, but PD-L1 levels didn't tell us much about how well it would work. So, scientists looked at another marker, LAG-

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

“Is That Temu Fire Image Real? ”

Ever seen a picture that looks too good to be true? Well, a recent image of a supposed Temu warehouse fire is just that – too good to be true! This AI-generated pic has many fooled into thinking it’s the real deal. Temu, an online retailer from China, sells a mix of cheap and not-so-cheap products.

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Is Rimegepant Really Helping? Real-Life Check

Meet rimegepant, a new drug that blocks certain signals in your brain to stop migraines. It's been tested in labs and found to work, but what about in the real world? That's what the GAINER study set out to find. This study, happening in multiple places, looked at how well rimegepant works and how t

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer's New Fighters: Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against advanced squamous cell lung cancer (LUSC). These drugs offer a glimmer of hope for patients who haven't found success with other treatments. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution—some patients don't respond

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

PET Imaging Goes Brain-Deep: New Insights into Cancer Spread

Brain metastases, the most common malignant tumors in the brain, pose a challenge for doctors trying to differentiate between recurring cancer and changes due to treatment. To address this, several prominent medical organizations have teamed up to create a new guideline. This guideline revolves arou

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

WWE's Netflix Debut: A New Era Begins with Triple H's Promo

Tonight marks a big night for WWE fans as Monday Night Raw makes its grand entrance on Netflix. Right off the bat, fans are in for a treat. Instead of jumping straight into the action, WWE is starting with a bang—a powerful opening segment featuring none other than Paul "Triple H" Levesque. This isn

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Saving Texas Lives: Can 988 Survive Its Funding Gap?

Texas's 988 suicide hotline is facing a rough patch. With a $7 million budget shortfall, thousands of desperate callers are giving up hope, hanging up before they even connect with a counselor. This lifeline, backed by the federal government, is struggling under the weight of Texas's growing suicide

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Why Faster Sprinters Face More Resistance

Ever wondered why some sprinters seem to glide effortlessly, while others struggle with every step? It all comes down to the relationship between horizontal force and velocity during over-ground sprints. Recent studies have shown that this relationship can change drastically depending on how much re

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