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Predicting Athlete Engagement: The Power of Machine Learning

January 26, 2025

Researchers have figured out a way to predict how engaged athletes will be, using machine learning. This method focuses on three key aspects: how well the team works together (cohesion), how passionate they are, and how mentally tough they are. These factors can greatly impact an athlete's engagemen

politics

Colombia Stops U. S. Deportation Flights, Raises Dignity Issue

January 26, 2025

Recently, Colombia made headlines by rejecting two U. S. military planes aiming to deport Colombian migrants. These flights, carrying around 80 people each, were sent from California. Initially, they were given the green light to land, but things changed when Colombian President Gustavo Petro abrupt

entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to SNL with Hamilton Cameo

January 26, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He jumped back into his iconic role as Alexander Hamilton during a skit that poked fun at the United States' founding fathers. The sketch imagined the founders creati

sports

Eagles vs. Commanders: A Battle to Watch

January 26, 2025

The Washington Commanders, who were once struggling with a 4-13 record, have turned their fortunes around and now face their divisional rivals, the Eagles, in the NFC Championship game. Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has led the Commanders to this crucial matchup. As u

environment

Ticks, Climate, and Broken Forests: The Infection Link

January 26, 2025

Did you know that the way forests are split up and warmer temperatures can increase the risk of tick-borne diseases? Scientists in southern Japan studied this by looking at data from Miyazaki Prefecture. They found that the more forest edges there were and the hotter it was, the more cases of a tick

health

Boosting Human Stem Cells: A New Way to Grow Them Safely

January 26, 2025

Human mesenchymal stromal cells, or hMSCs, are special adult cells that can turn into different types of cells. They're super important in regenerative medicine. One big concern is that these cells are often grown with supplements that come from animals. Regulatory agencies want us to avoid these an

politics

South Korea's President Yoon: A Trial to Remember

January 26, 2025

In a historic move, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially charged with leading an insurrection. This comes after he declared martial law briefly last month, accusing the opposition of hindering his government. The decision to indict him sets a new precedent, as he's the first pre

technology

Tweaking Metal-Polymer Combo to Cut Hydrogen Wear

January 26, 2025

Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r

politics

Trump's Unusual Plan for Gaza: Moving People and Building New Homes

January 26, 2025

President Donald Trump has an interesting idea for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it might be good to move more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza and into nearby countries. He spoke with the king of Jordan about this, asking if Jordan could take in more people. Trump thinks Jordan and Egypt, which

politics

Ice, Ice Baby: Trump's Greenland Dream

January 26, 2025

President Trump seems to have set his sights on a surprising new acquisition: the Arctic island of Greenland. Recently, on Air Force One, he shared his belief that the US will soon control the territory. "I think we're going to have it, " Trump said, claiming that Greenland's 57, 000 residents want