MODELING

Apr 03 2026SCIENCE

CHD4: The Switch That Controls Cancer’s Moves

CHD4 is a protein that helps rearrange DNA inside cells, making it easier or harder for genes to speak. It works as part of a larger team called NuRD, which uses energy from ATP to shuffle chromatin. When the cell faces damage, CHD4 steps in at the break sites to help rebuild and decide which

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How E‑Scooter Trips Vary by Time, Weather and Neighborhood

The study looks at when and where people use shared electric scooters in Kelowna, Canada. Researchers used a special statistical tool called a zero‑inflated negative binomial model to handle lots of empty records. The method splits the data into two parts: one that explains why some areas see

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Mar 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Haley Kalil’s Comeback to Sports Illustrated

Haley Kalil is back in the spotlight, this time as a model for the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The former scientist and popular content creator shared a behind‑the‑scenes video of herself wearing a stylish cutout one‑piece, filmed in the sunny town of Loreto, Baja California Sur. “I’m ba

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

Energy Plans That Weather Every Storm

Renewable power will drive future energy, but it changes with the weather. Because wind and sun are unpredictable, planners must think ahead of time. A new method looks at many years of weather data instead of just one. It starts with a plan built from a single year, then checks that plan a

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Big‑Picture Bracket Talk: 2026 NCAA Picks Reimagined

Three of the last four national champions also won their conference, and that trend still matters for 2026. The ACC’s Duke, the Big 12’s Arizona, the Big East’s St. John’s, Purdue from the Big Ten and Arkansas of the SEC all snagged titles this season. They are often seen as safe bets for deep runs

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Mar 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planting Trees in the Right Places Can Cool the Planet

Tree planting is a big idea for fighting climate change. Scientists tested how different amounts and locations of new forests affect the Earth’s temperature using a detailed computer model. They looked at three scenarios with different sizes and spreads of reforestation. The results were clear: add

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Data and Models: How They Shaped COVID‑19 Decisions

During the pandemic, leaders had to act fast. A survey of 112 people who worked on COVID‑19 in the U. S. looked at how useful data, models and teamwork were for making those decisions. Most respondents said that having data and predictive tools helped them choose the right actions. The biggest pr

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

Early Signals of Bone Damage from Steroid Drugs in Rats

Scientists studied how a common steroid, prednisolone, affects bone health in young rats. They looked at three blood markers that show how fast bones build and break down: a protein from new bone, another marker of bone strength, and one that signals bone loss. The team also checked the bones with d

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Paths of Drinking: From Teens to Seniors

The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Adolescent Minds: How Gender and Stress Shape Dissociation

Studies that look at why teens feel detached from their thoughts or surroundings often use a tool called structural equation modeling. This method lets researchers test whether one factor, like stress or social anxiety, indirectly influences another factor, such as feeling disconnected. Recent wo

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