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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Guessing Brain Age: Why Two Scans Are Better Than One

Ever wished we could tell someone's age just by looking at their brain scan? Scientists often use T1-weighted structural MRI to do this. But a new study mixed things up by combining structural MRI and diffusion MRI. They created a smart model that could see both the big brain features and tiny detai

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Future Blockage Prediction in mmWave Links with Liquid Time Constant Networks

Wouldn't it be great to know if your millimeter wave (mmWave) signal is about to get blocked? A new study suggests that this might be possible with something called a liquid time constant (LTC) network. This special tool uses ordinary differential equations, inspired by biology, to predict future si

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Starlink's Big Week: 24 More Satellites Head to Space

This week has been a whirlwind for SpaceX, with a series of launches from Florida's Space Coast. Among these was a mission on Thursday that sent 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch, postponed from its original time, finally blasted off at 8:21 a. m. from Cape Canaveral Space Forc

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

“Oops, Mattel Sends Wicked Doll Buyers to an Adult Site”

Imagine opening a toy box and finding a link to an X-rated site instead of the movie’s official page. Yes, that’s what happened with Mattel’s “Wicked” dolls. The toy maker goofed big time by printing a wrong URL on the packaging. This mistake wasn’t just any error; it led unsuspecting toy buyers str

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Late-Night Space Adventure at Vandenberg

Imagine staring at the night sky in California. At 10:14 p. m. on Friday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, making it the base's second launch of the week. The rocket, glowing brightly, left from Space Launch Complex-4 and soared along the coast. Nearby Santa Bar

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Surprise Role in Trump and Zelensky's War Talk

Tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his political spending and government contracts, found himself on a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the day after the 2024 election. A source close to the situation revealed this interesting development to CNN. Z

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Nov 09 2024RELIGION

Religion and Social Connectivity: Bridging Divides

You might think religion brings people together, right? Well, it can, but it can also do the opposite. Just like we've seen with racial segregation, religious segregation is a big deal. It can lead to misunderstandings, cultural clashes, and even violence. But how much do we really know about this?

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Uncovering Paint 3D: A Sneaky Way to Keep Designing in 3D

Fans of Paint 3D, here's some good news! Even though Microsoft has taken it off the Store, you can still grab this cool 3D design tool. The trick? Use the Start menu's search bar and type 'Paint 3D'. You might just find a secret link to download it from the Store. If that doesn't work, don't worry.

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Mysterious Lights Over Duluth: What Were They?

Last Wednesday night, just before Halloween, Duluth residents spotted an unusual sight in the sky. An object, described as having a green glow, silently moved across the night sky. A video shared by a friend from upper Lincoln Park showed this peculiar event. People took to Reddit to discuss and fig

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Nov 03 2024HEALTH

42, 000 Baby Powder Bottles Recalled: Asbestos Found

Imagine opening your favorite baby powder bottle, only to find out it might contain asbestos, a nasty mineral linked to cancer. That's the scary situation Dynarex Corporation, a medical supply and personal care product seller, is facing. They've expanded their recall of baby powder bottles to almost

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