Football experts have some interesting ideas on how Arizona State could upset Texas in the Peach Bowl. While the Sun Devils have a potent offense with tough players like running back Cam Skattebo and young quarterback Sam Leavitt, ESPN's Greg McElroy says the real action is on defense. Texas' quarte
Are you ready for a chill, Southeast Texas? A polar vortex is on its way, and it might just bring some cool changes to your neighborhood. But what is a polar vortex, you ask? Well, imagine a huge, cold bubble of air that normally hangs out over the Arctic. It's like a security guard keeping the free
Have you ever wondered why some Swedish men are more likely to deny climate change than women? It turns out, this might be linked to something called "threatened masculinity. " This happens when men feel like their masculinity is being challenged or devalued, often due to changes in society that giv
Did you know that tiny particles called conjugated oligoelectrolytes (COEs) and conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs) are making big waves in science? These cool materials have special backbones with little ionic bits at the ends, making them easy to mix in water. Over the last ten years, they've becom
Actress Blake Lively recently revealed explosive text messages from her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni and his team, alleging they planned to "smear" her for reporting sexual harassment on set. The texts show discussions about manipulating the press and preserving Baldoni's image. Baldoni'
Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet
As we wave goodbye to the holidays and step into the new year, LSU's sports scene becomes a bustling hub of activity. Multiple teams are gearing up for their seasons, ensuring there won't be a dull moment for sports fans. On December 29, the LSU men's and women's basketball teams will be the first
Did you know that your bone strength can be measured by looking at the texture of your bones on an MRI scan? This might sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but scientists have found a fascinating link between the pattern of your bone texture and its strength. In a recent study, researchers lo
Endometriosis is a painful reality for many women, affecting not just their health, but also many other parts of their lives. A study in Iran took a deep dive into understanding how women there experience this condition. Instead of just looking at the physical pain, researchers wanted to explore the
Technology, as a driving force, is steering us towards a circular economy. It's not just about solving technical issues but also boosting business efficiency and profit. Moreover, it's creating jobs and fostering inclusivity, leading to positive societal changes. However, most research in this field
