Imagine you're trying to see inside your sinuses. Two tools are often used: Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A recent study pitted 0. 5T MRI against CT to see if it could do the job just as well. The test involved 42 patients who had both scans within an average o
In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed
2024 was a rollercoaster year for Bay Area sports fans. The San Francisco 49ers started the year with a bang, reaching the Super Bowl, but ended up losing in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough blow for football fans, but there were plenty of other stories to keep them talking. Baseba
The New York Giants put on a great show against the Indianapolis Colts, scoring a whopping 45 points. While fans might have mixed feelings about this due to draft positioning, it's still interesting to see who shone and who didn't. Pro Football Focus (PFF) has some insights. Firstly, the Giants’ off
Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be held in Washington, DC on January 9th. President Joe Biden declared this day a National Day of Mourning. The event will honor Carter’s legacy, which includes his work in eradicating disease, promoting peace, and advocating for civil rights. Publi
The Education Department has reopened two repayment plans while facing legal battles over their new Saving on a Valuable Education plan, or SAVE. Republican attorneys general from Kansas and Missouri argue that President Joe Biden is trying to skirt around the Supreme Court's block on his debt cance
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has highlighted a small group of players who he thinks have been doing okay since Ruben Amorim took over as manager. Speaking during a recent match against Newcastle United, Neville singled out Amad Diallo, Diogo Dalot, and Noussair Mazraoui as the only three pl
As the year comes to an end, many of us look back at what we've achieved and what we've faced. It's a natural time to think about our goals and dreams. This year, the end of December coincides with a special event in the sky: a Dark Moon phase and a New Moon in Capricorn. This is like a pause button
Ever wondered why some chili peppers have smooth surfaces while others are wrinkled? Scientists have been trying to figure this out too, especially for the Japanese pepper 'Shishito', which has a wrinkled surface. They knew it wasn't just one gene but a mix of many, so they studied the offspring of
The Green Bay Packers had a tough day against the Minnesota Vikings' passing attack. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards and looked sharp against a Packers defense that was missing key players like Jaire Alexander, Evan Williams, and Quay Walker. Darnold completed an impressive 33 passes ou
