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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Winning Big at Golden Globes: A Boost for Oscar Hopefuls

The Golden Globes had a mix of laughter and controversy this year. While some stars, like Glen Powell and Nicole Kidman, had fun, others, like Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett, weren't as amused. The new voting system, including international voters, led to a diverse set of winners, with France’s “E

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Predicting China's Oil and Coal Use: A Smart Way

Energy planning is tough because many things affect how much oil and coal are used. For example, the economy, weather, and even political decisions can change how much energy is needed. To help with this, scientists have come up with a new way to predict energy use by combining different smart compu

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

How Virtual Containers Are Making AI in Radiology a Snap

Radiologists often struggle to use AI models because their hardware and software don't match what the developers use. Even if they have powerful GPU computers, compatibility issues can arise. Plus, downloading and running AI models can be challenging due to their size and complexity. Enter virtual c

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safeguarding the Web: How NATO's HEIST is Protecting Internet Infrastructure

Ever thought about how the internet works under the sea? There's a whole network of cables carrying most of the world's internet traffic. But they're not safe from accidents or attacks. In February 2024, a missile hit in the Red Sea damaged some of these cables, showing just how fragile our global i

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Jan 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plants Powering Pollution-Fighting Batteries

Industrial wastewater often contains harmful pollutants like p-chlorophenol (4-CP) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). Scientists are looking for ways to clean up this mess and create energy at the same time. They've been experimenting with a type of plant called Leersia hexandra and a clever system c

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Sentry 2025: Who Will Conquer the Course and the Weather?

At the Sentry 2025 golf tournament, the final round is not just about the players; it's also about the weather. Hideki Matsuyama leads the pack with an amazing 11 birdies across three rounds, making him the favorite. Close on his heels are Collin Morikawa and Sungjae Im, both with outstanding scores

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Runners' Foot Strike Patterns: How Coordination and Variability Differ

Ever wondered how the way you strike the ground while running affects your foot, shank, and rearfoot coordination? A study set out to find just that. They looked at two groups of runners, those who hit the ground with their heels (rearfoot strikers or RFS) and those who hit with their forefoot or mi

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Jan 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Supercharging Graph Neural Networks with Specialized Memristors

Graph neural networks could benefit greatly from specialized hardware. Memristors, especially those made from robust and epitaxial films, can make these networks more efficient and better at handling graph-structured data. These memristors are made from materials like gadolinium-doped hafnium oxide

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Comparing Two Bone Regrowth Membranes: Which One Works Better?

Imagine you're missing a tooth and the bone around that area needs help to grow back. Would you rather have a membrane made of gelatin and polylactic acid (GT/PLA) or one called Guidor®? This experiment involved 32 people who needed bone regrowth after losing a tooth. They were split into two groups

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