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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Are DCEs Reliable Predictors in Health Decisions?

Do DCEs, a popular tool in health research, truly mirror real-world choices? Scientists set out to compare the prediction power of people’s stated preferences from DCEs with their actual decisions. The goal? To ensure health products and services are designed with reliable, real-world data. By pooli

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Predicting Postnatal Care: How Machine Learning Can Save Lives

Let's talk about postnatal care for a moment. This is the crucial support mothers and their newborns need right after birth and for the next six weeks. It's a critical time when many deaths happen. In some countries, about 40% of women missed out on important postpartum check-ups. So, how can we use

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Will Mike Tyson Step Back into the Ring?

Last fall, Mike Tyson returned to the boxing ring after nearly 20 years to fight social media star Jake Paul. It didn't go well for the former heavyweight champion. He struggled to land punches and lost by a wide decision. After the fight, Tyson said he was done boxing, but he later admitted feeling

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Eagles and Packers Meet Again in the Playoffs: Who Will Win?

In the upcoming 2025 NFL Playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers in a highly anticipated Wild Card Weekend game. This isn't their first meeting, as they played each other in the opening week of the season in Brazil, with the Eagles coming out on top, 34-29. The

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

What to Expect: NFL Week 18 Predictions

Week 18 of the NFL season is here, and it's time to make some picks! Let's break down the games and see what's in store. The 49ers are without Brock Purdy, but they're still favored against the Cardinals. The Cardinals' run defense has been awful, so expect the 49ers to run the ball effectively. Th

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Solving Crystals: A New Way to Predict Structures from Powder X-Rays

Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Week 18 NFL: Betting Strategies for Big Returns

Week 18 of the NFL season is here, and with it comes a mix of high-stakes games and controversial lineups. Teams like the Vikings and Lions are battling for the NFC North title, while other matchups, like Saints vs. Buccaneers and Chiefs vs. Broncos, have significant spreads. With 14 games on Sunday

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Jan 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Summer Rains in East Asia: A New Weather Predictor

Farming in East Asia has always been an uncertain business, largely due to the unpredictable summer rains. But now, scientists have developed a clever new tool to help farmers stay one step ahead. They've created a model that closely watches the atmosphere for early signs of rain changes. Think of i

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Underwater Volcanoes: Can We Know When They'll Blow?

Ever thought about volcanoes under the sea? One of these, off Oregon's coast, is about to erupt. Scientists say it might happen by the end of 2025. This volcano, named Axial Seamount, is the most active in the Northeast Pacific. It's been quiet since 2015, but now it's swelling again. This could me

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 18 Predictions: Wentz's Chiefs Triumph, Mayfield Breaks Records

As the 2025 season wraps up, the NFL's Week 18 brings some intriguing matchups. Let's dive into five key predictions. Carson Wentz and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to end the Denver Broncos' playoff dreams. Despite resting their main stars, the Chiefs are poised to beat the Broncos. Denver's rook

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