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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Exploring the Promise of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Stroke Therapy

Ever heard of the vagus nerve? It's a key player in our body's internal communication network. Lately, scientists have been buzzing about a technique called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a possible game-changer in stroke treatment. This method involves zapping the vagus nerve with tiny electrical

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Dec 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Christmas Show: A Family Affair on the Football Field

Beyoncé, a Houston native and superstar, took the stage at halftime during the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans' Christmas Day game. She sang songs from her latest album, "Cowboy Carter, " for the first time since it dropped in March. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, joined her on stage, making it a famil

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Dec 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Ethereum's Hidden Network: A New Way to See the Nodes

Ethereum's blockchain operates over a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network, where messages are exchanged to maintain consistency. Understanding this network's layout, called topology, is vital for making the network efficient, secure, and able to handle more transactions. However, figuring out the exact layou

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Dec 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Timely Challenge: Pinpointing When and What Not to Schedule

Currently, top-notch research for extracting date and time information from text doesn't consider specific tasks. This means methods that work great for general date-time extraction might not be as effective when you only need certain date-time details. Moreover, some tasks require understanding whe

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Dec 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Creating Accurate Anisotropic Lights with Linear Transformed Cosines

Linearly Transformed Cosines, or LTCs, are a set of tools used for quick and accurate shading in games. They're great because they can be calculated quickly. Right now, game engines use LTCs to mimic a model called GGX, but only in its simplest form called isotropic GGX. When it comes to the more co

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Dec 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Wow Crowd at NFL Halftime Show

Beyoncé performed her new album, "Cowboy Carter, " live for the first time at the NFL halftime show in Houston. Dressed in a sparkly white bodysuit and cowboy hat, she sang "Ya Ya" and shared the stage with country singers. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, joined her, dancing with the background performers.

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Dec 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Country Album Debuts Live at NFL Halftime on Netflix

Wondering what happened on Christmas Day? Well, Beyoncé gave fans something special by performing songs from her latest country album, "Cowboy Carter, " during the NFL halftime show. The event was streamed live on Netflix, making it a unique experience for viewers. This wasn't just any performance;

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

The Best Temperature for Growing Mealworms

Mealworms, also known as Tenebrio molitor, are superstars in the insect farming world. But to thrive, they need just the right temperature. Farmers usually aim for around 29 to 31°C. A recent study wanted to find the perfect temperature for these little critters to grow, develop, and have lots of ba

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

What Do We Really Know? Public Awareness of Minor Sex Trafficking

Imagine walking into a hotel room and seeing a minor with an adult and cash. Would you correctly identify it as domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)? Surprisingly, many people struggle with this. A recent study with 320 volunteers from an online platform found that only about half (61%) could spot

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Understanding and Managing Complicated Bacterial Infections in the Blood and Heart

Gram-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus, are commonly behind bloodstream infections and heart inflammations. "Complicated bacteremia" is a term doctors use for S. aureus infections that spread to other parts of the body. This requires longer treatment and

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