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Beef Recall Alert: E. coli Concerns Nationwide

November 23, 2024

Listen up! A massive recall is happening across the U. S. for ground beef. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is calling back 167, 277 pounds of the stuff. Why? They think it might have some unwanted guests – E. coli bacteria. This recall comes from Wolve

sports

The Power of NIL: Michigan Wins Big with Quarterback Bryce Underwood

November 22, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Bryce Underwood, a top 2025 quarterback, shifted his commitment from LSU to Michigan. This five-star player, ranked number one in his position and overall, is a significant addition to Michigan's 2025 class. The move was made possible thanks to the efforts of Champion

technology

Coding with AI: A Closer Look at Specialized Language Models

November 22, 2024

In the world of software engineering, general large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have shown great promise in code generation. This has led to the creation of specialized LLMs, called Code LLMs. Many of these are made by fine-tuning general LLMs. They're often updated frequently and their perf

health

Gold Nanoclusters Fight Atherosclerosis in Unique Ways

November 21, 2024

Atherosclerosis is a serious health issue worldwide. Scientists are looking for molecules that can lower lipids and reduce inflammation to fight this condition. We studied the effects of tiny gold nanoparticles, called fluorescent gold nanoclusters (FANC), on mice with atherosclerosis. These nanoclu

entertainment

Disney's Imagineers Shine with Three Thea Awards in 2025

November 21, 2024

Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first f

health

Engineering Human Blood Vessels for Injury Repair

November 20, 2024

Imagine you're in an accident, and the blood vessels in your leg get badly damaged. Doctors need to fix them fast to save your limb and life. Usually, they use veins from your own body or synthetic tubes. But sometimes, those options aren't safe or available. That's where bioengineered human arterie

business

Hasbro's New CEO Refocuses on Interactive Play

November 20, 2024

Chris Cocks, a gamer at heart, took over as CEO of Hasbro in 2022. He’s no stranger to planning strategies for victory. But when he took control of Magic: The Gathering's blue decks, he knew it would require patience and planning. Similarly, he’s navigating Hasbro through a challenging time. Toy sal

crypto

Ethereum's Laundry Matters: Money Washing in the Digital Age

November 20, 2024

Ethereum, known for its smart contract capabilities, has risen quickly. But its cloak of anonymity makes it a prime spot for illegal activities, like money laundering. Bad guys turn dirty cash into clean currencies using Ethereum. Unlike old-fashioned money laundering, with its clear signs, Ethereum

science

Ancient Genes Create Modern Mouse: A Surprising Evolutionary Twist

November 19, 2024

Do you know what tiny, simple lifeforms that have been around for nearly a billion years can do? Well, scientists found out that they can help create a living mammal, like a mouse! These little guys, called choanoflagellates, have special genes that can turn regular cells into amazing, do-anything c

science

Watching Gold-Bound Molecules Change Shape

November 19, 2024

Imagine tiny molecular dancers on a gold stage. Scientists used a special microscope, called scanning tunneling spectroscopy, to watch these dancers, which are called donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts, change their poses over time. They found that these molecules arrange themselves in many interestin