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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Jade Cargill's Big Switch: From AEW to WWE

Jade Cargill, a WWE star who started her pro wrestling career in 2020, has joined Paradigm's The Sports Group for representation. She's not alone; other notable wrestlers like Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, and CM Punk are also signed with Paradigm. Cargill's journey is quite remarkable. She began in Al

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

What's Up with West Coast's 'Bomb Cyclone' Storm?

Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Discovering Versatile Language Models: The Domain-General Lottery

Ever thought about how language models learn from multiple domains? Well, turns out, not all parameters in these models behave the same way. Some act differently depending on the domain, while others stay consistent. This can lead to both strengths and weaknesses. Imagine you're trying to build a l

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Quick Diagnosis of Acute Flaccid Paralysis: A Lifesaver for Pakistani Kids

Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is a big deal in countries like Pakistan. It's a serious condition where a person suddenly becomes weak or paralyzed. Early diagnosis is super important because it affects how the disease is managed. A recent study looked into what factors influence the diagnosis of AFP

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unraveling Digital Political Threads: German Research Unearths Surprises

In today's digital age, politics is everywhere online. But how can we really tell what people are reading? German researchers delved into this question, testing three methods to detect political texts: using lists of words, traditional machine learning, and deep learning. They ran over 66 models and

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Gearing Up Aussie Nurse Grads for Mental Health

Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

What's the Big Deal With Protein Droplets?

Have you ever wondered how proteins behave in our bodies? Some proteins can form special clusters called droplets, even before they reach a certain concentration. Scientists have been studying these droplets to understand this weird and amazing process. They found that these droplets follow a specia

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

The Science Behind Jon Jones' Kick That Knocked Out Stipe Miocic

Jon Jones created a sensation when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick at UFC 309. The question on everyone's mind was, what made this kick so powerful? Dr. David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon, gave some insight. He explained that when the kick hit Stipe's left abdominal area, it trig

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Pigment Changes in Sorghum Leaves Treated with Herbicides and Growth Regulators

Did you know that the color of sorghum leaves can tell a lot about how well the plant is growing? Scientists looked into how a common herbicide called Citadel 25 OD affects the pigments in sorghum leaves. They found that using more herbicide lowered the amount of pigments like chlorophylls and carot

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Wheelchair Sports Day: High Schoolers Try Something New

Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t

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