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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Are Crowds Smarter Than Odds When Guessing Football Scores

Imagine trying to guess the score of a football match. It's tough, right? Football is all over the place. A team might be cruising towards a goal and then suddenly, a player trips over their feet. Goals are rare enough to keep things exciting. This is why predicting football matches is tricky. It's

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Vein Trouble: Kids and Machine Learning

Firstly, think about how small kids have to deal with central venous access devices (CVADs), which are basically tubes that go into a big vein. These devices are super important for giving medicine and nutrients, but they can cause serious problems like blood clots, known as CRT. So, spotting who mi

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Can AI Diagnose a Patient More Accurately Than a Paramedic?

AI has been used in many fields and it's becoming more and more advanced. Some researchers got curious if it can be used for something as important as making ambulance transport decisions. They wanted to see if AI could make a patient diagnosis using the prehospital report. The report is a document

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Finding the Signs Early

About 2 years ago, a dangerous virus called COVID-19, forced many countries, including the United States, to take extreme measures, like lockdowns and face masks, to stop it from spreading. These steps saved lives, but also had big costs, both economically and socially. So, everyone started looking

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Straightening Out ETH: The Clear Path

You might have heard of the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH), but scientists have been having a tough time explaining it. The problem? They mix up things that are random and things that are predictable. This can get confusing, right? So, why not focus on what we can predict? This new way o

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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Which Team Will Reign in the NFC Championship? Experts Weigh In

The NFC Championship is finally here, with the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Washington Commanders. It's a rematch that could send the Eagles back to the Super Bowl or crown the Commanders as this season's underdogs. So, who's the favorite? Experts from CBS Sports shared their predicti

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Machine Learning: A New Tool for Predicting COVID-19 Cases

Machine learning is stepping up to help predict COVID-19 cases, especially in regions where data can be a bit iffy. You see, the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard in 2019, causing a lot of sickness and even death. One big problem was getting accurate numbers on how many people were actually sick, especiall

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

Eagles vs. Commanders: A Battle to Watch

The Washington Commanders, who were once struggling with a 4-13 record, have turned their fortunes around and now face their divisional rivals, the Eagles, in the NFC Championship game. Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has led the Commanders to this crucial matchup. As u

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

PATS vs. SEAHAWKS: What to Expect in This Year's NFL Showdown

This weekend, two powerhouse teams - the Pats and the Seahawks - are set to go head-to-head in what's sure to be an exciting NFL matchup. The Seahawks have been lucky this season, but their luck might just run out against the Pats. The Seahawks have had a few close calls, and without some favorable

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Predicting Health Outcomes: How It Could Change Clinical Practice

Imagine you're a doctor or a researcher. Soon, you might be using predictive algorithms to make better decisions for your patients. These tools, often developed using real-world data, can help with everything from giving patients a clearer picture of their future health to making clinical trials mor

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