ANDREAS BABLER

Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's Like Button Gets a Playful Upgrade

YouTube has rolled out a new feature that makes liking videos more interactive. Now, when you hit the like button on certain videos, you'll see a short, fun animation. This isn't just any random animation, though. It's tailored to fit the type of video you're watching. For instance, if you're into cars or racing, the like button might transform into a spinning tire ...

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May 30 2025SPORTS

Weigh-In Wobbles: UFC on ESPN 68's Pre-Fight Drama

The UFC on ESPN 68 event had a bumpy start. The weigh-ins were a chaotic scene. The main event saw Maycee Barber miss her weight target. This was a big deal. She was supposed to face Erin Blanchfield in the women's flyweight main event. Barber weighed in at 126. 5 pounds, half a pound over the limit. This mistake could have caused the whole event to fall apart....

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

The Forgotten Innovator:How Charles Dotter Changed Heart Care

Charles T. Dotter and Andreas R. Grüntzig are both legends in the world of interventional cardiology. Dotter is the creator of the first angioplasty. Grüntzig is the inventor of the angioplasty balloon. Yet, many young cardiologists today know little about Dotter's work. This is a shame. His story is full of important lessons for anyone in medicine. Dotter's bi...

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Apr 15 2025WEATHER

Shaking in Southern California: A Quick Look at the 5. 2 Quake

The ground shook in Southern California on a Monday morning. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. This was not a big surprise. The area is known for its seismic activity. The epicenter was in San Diego County, just a few miles from Julian. This small mountain town is famous for its apple pie shops. The quake was felt as far north as Los Angeles County, a...

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Mar 30 2025SPORTS

Barcelona's Upcoming Clash with Girona

The Catalan giants are gearing up for a crucial La Liga encounter. The team will face off against Girona at their home stadium. The squad list has been revealed, and it includes a mix of seasoned players and young talents. The goalkeeping department will feature Iñaki Peña, Wojciech Szczesny, and Diego Kochen. The defense will be bolstered by players like...

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Astronauts' Extended Space Stay: Politics or Practicality?

The current situation with NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore has sparked a lot of debate. The astronauts are currently stationed on the International Space Station. They were supposed to return to Earth earlier, but technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft have kept them in orbit longer than planned. Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has m...

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts Launch to Space Station: A New Crew Takes the Stage

Four brave astronauts are set to embark on a journey to the International Space Station tonight. The launch is scheduled for 7:03 p. m. EDT. The crew includes NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with Takuya Onishi from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. This is the second try to launch the Falcon 9 rocket af...

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Surgical Stars: The Unlikely Friendship of Two Medical Pioneers

The 16th century was a time of big changes in medicine and surgery. Two key players in this transformation were Andreas Vesalius and Ambroise Paré. They were both ahead of their time, making big contributions to their fields. Vesalius and Paré both had a lot in common. They studied together, shared an interest in anatomy, and even had military experience. Bu...

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Space Showdown: Astronauts and Musk Clash Over Space Politics

SpaceX's Elon Musk and European astronaut Andreas Mogensen found themselves in a heated online argument. It all started when Musk suggested that NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were stuck in space for political reasons. Musk made this claim during an interview with former President Donald Trump on Fox News. The astronauts had been on the Inte...

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Feb 06 2025CRIME

A Day of Terror in Sweden

Imagine being in a classroom when suddenly, shots ring out. Chaos erupts, and people scramble for safety. This is what happened at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, about 125 miles west of Stockholm. It was a day that would leave at least 10 people dead and five seriously injured. The incident left the Scandinavian nation in shock, as gun violence...

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