] Imagine you're in a bustling park where people (vertices) form groups (hyperedges) for various activities. This is like a hypergraph, a structure where groups can have more than two members. Anirban Banerjee, a mathematician, introduced a new way to study these hypergraphs using a matrix called t
Have you heard about the recent stir in the food world? A popular tortilla chip salad topper is being recalled in 20 states due to an unexpected allergen. Sugar Foods, the company behind the snack, discovered wheat in their Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style. Yikes! This is a big no-no for
Kyle Shanahan made a bold call with a trick play. He gave the ball to Deebo Samuel, who ran a double reverse and threw a 21-yard pass. But the offense kept facing hurdles. The offensive line racked up four penalties, matching their total from a previous game against Seattle. Yet, they managed to bou
Imagine if the way you eat could be tailored just for you. That's the goal of a massive nutrition study going on right now. Scientists are trying to figure out how different people respond to the same food, based on their genes, culture, and environment. They've got volunteers like Sheryn Stover, wh
When young athletes get injured, doctors have to be extra careful. One of the major injuries they deal with is a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This is especially true for kids who are still growing. Research shows that these young athletes are more likely to have surgery failures if certain
Adults with short bowel syndrome often rely on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for nourishment. One common issue they face is abnormal blood sugar levels, also known as dysglycemia. A recent study aimed to map out the 24-hour blood sugar profiles of these adults using continuous glucose monitors (CG
Have you ever wondered how our brains help us cope with scary experiences? Scientists studied mice to learn more about this. They found that a hormone called gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) plays a big role. When stressed, mice without GRP have a hard time forgetting their fears. This is like how pe
Last weekend, Beirut was rocked again by Israeli airstrikes. This time, central Beirut faced a powerful attack that left at least four dead and 33 injured. Buildings in the Basta neighborhood were severely damaged, with an eight-story residential building completely destroyed. These strikes followe
Ever wondered how childhood trauma affects the brain, even in people who seem perfectly healthy? Researchers have started to look into this. They know that childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues, and the brain region that controls emotions and memories, called the limbic system, might be
Ever wondered what goes into making a super-fast camera sensor? Sony Semiconductor Solutions just dropped a new global shutter image sensor that's all about speed. This is not your typical consumer camera sensor, though. It's designed for industrial use, like in security or machinery. The star of th
