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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Cleaning Up Sewage: How Tiny Ceramic Powders Help

Ever wondered how we can make sewage treatment more effective? Scientists have discovered that using tiny ceramic powder carriers in a special treatment bed can really make a difference. They tested this method on simulated sewage overflows, and the results were impressive. The ceramic powders, smal

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Bridging the Past and Present: How Photogrammetry Revives Old Excavation Data

Over the past three decades, site documentation has seen a significant shift from analogue methods to digital tools. Archaeological sites now rely heavily on high-precision digital recordings, making it easier to combine, compare, and analyze data. However, sites with a mix of both analogue and digi

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

From NBCUniversal to 'SpinCo': Coping with Cable Changes

Next year, Comcast will split NBCUniversal’s cable networks into a new company. Why the change and how will it affect NBCU’s sports coverage? Let’s look into it. After some bumps from Covid and host cities, the Olympics bounced back in Paris last year. More success is expected in the future. But so

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Ramadan Fasting and Its Effects on Longevity and Metabolism in Rats

Ever wondered how fasting during Ramadan affects your body? Scientists decided to find out by studying rats. They split 48 male Wistar rats into two groups: those on a standard diet and those on a high-fat diet. After 12 weeks, they introduced Ramadan-style fasting — eating only from dawn to dusk —

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

No More Snow Days in NYC: Remote Learning to Replace Them

New York City students won't have traditional snow days this year. Instead, they'll switch to remote learning when bad weather hits. The city's Department of Education is sticking with this plan, even though it faced issues earlier this year. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced this at

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

How Firefighters Learn to Deal with Trauma: A Look at Mental Health Programs

Firefighters often face intense and traumatic situations. To help them cope, many mental health education programs have been created. This study delved into the experiences of firefighters who participated in these programs. It aimed to find out what worked well and what didn't, across different pro

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

TikTok Teams Up with PTA to Boost Teen Online Safety

TikTok is expanding its partnership with the National PTA in the U. S. to help teens stay safe online. They're funding the PTA's "Create with Kindness" program, which encourages teens and their families to talk about online safety. This program will reach more high schools thanks to TikTok's $300, 0

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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 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Fun Twist: Celebs 'Arrested' on Sabrina Carpenter's Tour

Imagine being "arrested" for being too hot! That's what happened to some lucky folks at Sabrina Carpenter's concerts. The singer, known for hits like "Juno" and "Feather, " wraps up her U. S. tour and is headed to Europe in March. But it's not just about the music. Carpenter has a fun gimmick where

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Who Owns Health Data in the AI Age?

Imagine you're in a doctor's office, and instead of just your doctor, an AI is also analyzing your health data. So, who really owns that data? That's the puzzle that a new study is trying to unravel. The study introduces a novel framework called the Collaborative Healthcare Data Ownership (CHDO) mod

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