IST

Advertisement
Dec 12 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Boosting or Keeping Training Volume on Male Athletes

Imagine you're a seasoned weightlifter, wondering if ramping up your training volume can help you bulk up or improve your strength. A study took a look at this exact question, splitting 55 men into groups that either kept their existing workout volume or increased it by 30% or 60%. Over eight weeks,

reading time less than a minute
Dec 12 2024HEALTH

The Role of miRNAs in Cancer Drug Resistance: A Closer Look

Cancer is a major health issue worldwide, and breast cancer, in particular, is a significant concern. Despite advancements in treatment and prevention, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of breast cancer.

reading time less than a minute
Dec 11 2024BUSINESS

What 2025 Might Bring for AI and Cryptocurrencies

As the year changes and a new president settles into the Oval Office, investors are notably curious about where they can expect higher-than-average returns. The wind is currently blowing in favor of favorable interest rate adjustments and incoming regulators in the new administration are predicted t

reading time less than a minute
Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

GM Switches Gears on Self-Driving Cars

General Motors (GM) has made a big change in its plans for self-driving cars. Instead of trying to create a fleet of robotaxis that drive themselves, GM will now focus on improving driver-assistance features. This change comes after GM realized that developing a robotaxi service would need a lot of

reading time less than a minute
Dec 11 2024SPORTS

Juan Soto's Mega Deal: A Sports Money Shocker!

Juan Soto just signed a whopping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. That's a lot of money! Let's break down how this deal stacks up against other sports numbers. First off, Soto's contract is more than the combined payroll of all teams in the AL and NL Central divisions for 2025

reading time less than a minute
Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Playground Upgrade: A Boost for Kids at San Jose Day Nursery

At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving th

reading time less than a minute
Dec 10 2024SCIENCE

Cooking Duck with MRI: A Festive Twist for Hospital Staff

Ever thought about using hospital equipment to cook dinner? That's exactly what some clever minds are exploring. The holiday season brings unique challenges for hospital staff, particularly those working night shifts. Balancing work duties with creating a festive Christmas meal can be tough. But wha

reading time less than a minute
Dec 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Discover Santa's House: A Festive Tour

Santa Claus is in the midst of his busiest season, managing the reindeer, overseeing toy production, and checking the naughty-or-nice list. Amidst all this, he's apparently decided to show off his North Pole home on Zillow. Built back in 1822, the year 'Twas the Night Before Christmas was penned, th

reading time less than a minute
Dec 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Why Your Coffee Might Taste Better with a Scale

Think your coffee tastes great already? True, but adding a scale to your routine can make it even better. You don't need to be a barista or spend big bucks on fancy equipment. Just a simple scale can do the trick. Some people might say you can't make good coffee without one, but it's not that seriou

reading time less than a minute
Dec 10 2024CRYPTO

Smart Neural Tools to Outsmart SIMON and SIMECK Ciphers

In the realm of cryptography, deep learning has been making waves. At a conference called CRYPTO in 2019, a researcher named Gohr showed how deep learning could be used to crack the NSA's Speck32/64 cipher. Later, a team led by Lu improved on this by targeting SIMON and SIMECK ciphers with related-k

reading time less than a minute