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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Nitrogen's Effect on Coating Structure and Oxidation

Scientists discovered that CrAlSiN coatings with different nitrogen levels reacted differently when exposed to high temperatures. They found that coatings with about 42 to 45 atoms of nitrogen per 100 atoms had a mix of tiny crystals and a glassy-like structure. As nitrogen levels went past 52 atoms

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Why Coach Quinn's Big Call Didn't Pay Off

On Thursday night, the Washington Commanders faced the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial division game. The Commanders' new head coach, Dan Quinn, made a big decision in the fourth quarter that didn't go as planned. Instead of kicking a field goal when they were down 12-10 and on the Eagles' 26-yard

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Christmas Pageant No One Expected

Barbara Robinson's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, " initially a magazine story turned novel in 1972, has been a holiday favorite for decades. The story's charm lies in its Roald Dahl-esque humor, with the Herdman kids, dubbed the "worst kids ever, " wreaking havoc in their town. This year, direct

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Could Trump Kick Trans Athletes Out of School Sports?

Remember when former President Trump wanted to keep trans athletes out of some school sports? He made it clear through his words and picks, like campaign surrogates. For instance, at an event with Fox News, Trump said, “The president bans it. You just don’t let it happen. Not a big deal. ” This got

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Bankers Hope for Less Regulation Under Trump

After Donald Trump’s election victory, bankers like Jamie Dimon from JPMorgan Chase are thrilled. Dimon, speaking at the APEC CEO Summit in Peru, said bankers are “dancing in the street” because they expect President-elect Trump to ease regulations that have been tough on them. One big issue is the

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ghosts Season 4: Trevor's Big Break in Finance and Love

In the latest installment of the hit series "Ghosts, " the spirits at Woodstone Mansion are up to their old antics. This time, Alberta lends a helping hand to Sam, helping her conquer her stage fright. Meanwhile, Trevor and Sasappis are trying their luck with the ladies from a local theater group. T

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Improving MRI Spine Requests with AI Assistants

Imagine a radiologist's day made easier by a smart assistant. Enter secure institutional large language models (LLMs). These advanced tools are designed to take the boredom out of non-interpretative tasks, like filling out MRI spine request forms. Gone are the days when radiologists had to spend pre

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

AI Friends in School: How They're Changing Education

Picture this: AI walking into classrooms to give teachers and students a helping hand. Researchers are teaming up with educators to understand how AI can be useful in schools. One cool idea is creating AI assistants, or 'smart classroom buddies, ' with features that can simplify learning. For instan

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Modern Math's Early Days in China: Pioneers and Visitors

China's history is rich with ancient mathematical achievements, but modern math made its way to the country much later. The first university in China was established in 1895, and the first math department opened in 1913. Early in the 20th century, many Chinese students ventured to Europe, the US, an

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Spinal Cord Glioblastomas: Unraveling Their Rarity and Aggressiveness

Primary spinal cord glioblastomas (GBMs) are unusual types of tumors that have unique traits compared to other spinal cord tumors and brain GBMs. Even though they aren't common, their rapid growth and tough treatment outcomes make them important to understand. This study looks into the medical and p

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