On Monday evening, Japan experienced a strong earthquake with an initial magnitude of 6. 9, later revised to 6. 6. The quake struck the southwestern region of the country, specifically in the Kyushu prefecture. Despite the initial high magnitude estimate, no major damage was reported. However, coast
Have you ever wondered how doctors can accurately spot your spleen in a fuzzy ultrasound image? Turns out, a clever mix of two powerful methods called SegFormerB0 and Pix2Pix can do the job beautifully. First, the SegFormerB0 network takes a stab at finding the spleen. Then, the Pix2Pix structure st
Did you know that a leader's education can make a big difference in children's health? Research in India found that when local leaders have a college degree, there are fewer infant and child deaths in their areas. This isn't magic; it's because these leaders understand the importance of early health
Ever had an ultrasound of your thyroid? You might have heard about "echogenic foci". These are tiny spots that show up on the scan. But not all spots are the same. Some are little dots, but others are more like blobs. Doctors are trying to figure out if these blob-like spots could mean trouble, like
Imagine a city on fire, literally. That's what happened in Los Angeles this week as massive wildfires burned through thousands of acres. Mayor Karen Bass was thousands of miles away in Ghana for a presidential inauguration. By the time she returned home, the fires had destroyed more than 10, 000 str
As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics draw near, a whopping $6. 8 billion investment is on the line. But there's a catch: California's wildfires are getting worse, putting venues and air quality at risk. Take, for instance, the recent Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed over 53 square miles—just ima
It seems Manchester United is keen on loaning Marcus Rashford out this month, instead of selling him for good. The 27-year-old forward, who's been with the club his whole career, is interested in a new challenge, especially in the Italian or Spanish leagues. Since missing the Manchester Derby in Dec
For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known
Cesc Fabregas' Como 1907 is keen on snapping up Marcus Rashford, the out-of-favor Manchester United forward, this January. Rashford hasn't seen much action under new manager Ruben Amorim, who's kept him out of the squad lately. The English star's reps are currently shopping him around Europe. Como
When it comes to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. , fans used to only get a glimpse into his life through the occasional interview. But now, thanks to social media and podcasts, we get a peek at their daily routines, including the good, the bad, and the embarrassing. In a recent episode of Dale Jr D
