Imagine this: back in 1985, a supercomputer called the Cray-2 was the fastest machine around. It could perform 1. 9 billion calculations per second, which is super impressive for its time. But here’s the kicker: it cost a whopping $44 million! Around the same time, another powerful computer, the Cra
As the U. S. workforce becomes more diverse, ensuring fairness and inclusion in every field, including athletic training, is crucial. The role of supervisors plays a significant part in shaping a team's dynamic. A supervisor's authority can either promote equity or create barriers. They set the tone
The 2024 Super Bowl in New Orleans is shaping up to be a musical extravaganza. Four talented musicians have been announced to perform during the pregame festivities before Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. The lineup includes Grammy-winner Jon Batiste, Christian artist Lauren Daigle, R&B singer Ledisi
Ever wondered how the popular "superman" exercise affects teens with scoliosis? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They investigated whether this exercise leads to muscle imbalances in the back. You see, scoliosis can cause the spine to curve sideways, and the muscles around it might not wor
Imagine tiny, super-strong silicon cages growing on sheets of graphene, creating a surface that water hates but oil loves. This is the idea behind a new material that can soak up oil spills like a sponge. Scientists grew these silicon cages, called octa-phenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (O
Imagine creating tiny, powerful batteries using thin layers of special materials. This is exactly what researchers did when they combined VS2 and MoS2, two materials with fantastic electricity-storing properties, with nickel. It all starts with a unique structure called an inverse opal, which is lik
Ever heard of NAND flash memory? It's like the brain of our gadgets, holding all the data they need to function. Well, SK Hynix, a South Korean tech company, just made a big breakthrough in this area. They've developed a new type of NAND flash chip that's stacked 321 layers high! This might sound li
In a surprising turn, major car brands like Ford, GM, and Rivian are letting their electric vehicle (EV) drivers use Tesla's Superchargers. This shift started in May 2023 when Ford struck a deal with Tesla. Many other automakers, such as Hyundai, BMW, and Mercedes, quickly followed suit. While Tesla
Both Mike and Chris had a rough week with their NFL picks. Mike went 9-5 straight up and 5-9 against the spread, while Chris improved his record to 10-4 straight up and 8-6 against the spread. Despite the setback, Mike still leads with 114-52 straight up and 95-68-3 against the spread. Chris trails
Ever wondered what a star might look like up close? Scientists have just snapped the first detailed pic of a star in a different galaxy. This star, WOH G64, is a real monster, weighing in at about 2, 000 times the mass of our sun. It's a red supergiant, currently hanging out in the Large Magellanic
