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performance

How People React to Gains and Losses in Pay-for-Performance Plans

February 11, 2025

A lot of companies use pay-for-performance (P4P) plans to motivate their employees. These can be given as rewards, or bonuses, or as penalties, or losses, based on performance. It's interesting because people typically dislike losing out more than they enjoy earning extra. This is a well-known conce

health

The Twists and Turns of Blood Flow in Medical Devices

February 11, 2025

Blood clots, or thrombosis, are a serious problem in medical devices. They can be dangerous and even deadly. This is because turbulence, or the chaotic flow of blood, can cause issues. It can lead to high shear stress, which damages blood cells. Blood clots are bad, but turbulence might be a bit of

entertainment

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Showdown

February 10, 2025

You know how they say, "All eyes were on Kendrick Lamar" for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. There was a lot of buzz around whether he would perform "Not Like Us, " the song that many thought had a knock-out effect on the rap world. It was a song that won him a lot of awards. Lamar built suspen

technology

Can Large Language Models Pass Surgical Exams?

February 10, 2025

Imagine trying to pass a surgical exam with the help of a computer. A recent study asked just that. These computers are known as large language models (LLMs). They have been trained to understand and generate human language. Lately, these models have been given the ability to process images as well

technology

AI in the Operating Room: Assistants or Obstacles?

February 10, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in healthcare, bringing fresh ideas to improve how doctors make decisions and care for patients. There's a tricky part of medicine called peripheral nerve surgery, where cases are complex and need careful planning. This study had an idea. W

politics

Trump Shakes Up the Kennedy Center

February 9, 2025

Once in a while, something happens that surprise everyone. Donald Trump—the former President—recently made waves. He publicly announced some big changes at the Kennedy Center. The center puts on the best shows in the country and is known for its commitment to performing arts. This captured a lot of

science

Which Method Maps Data Better? Machine Learning or Regression?

February 9, 2025

Imagine you are a scientist doing research on how to represent data in a way that makes sense. You have a toolbox with two types of tools. The first is machine learning and the second is regression models. So, which should you use? Let's start with the basics. Machine learning and regression mode

sports

How Young Athletes Can Become Stronger and Reduce Injuries

February 9, 2025

Young athletes are often eager to excel in their sports. There are different ways to train them to achieve this goal. First, let's talk about two different training methods. One is Integrative Neuromuscular Training (INT). The other is the Traditional Physical Training (PT). Integ

science

The Mind's Struggle: Driving While Distracted

February 9, 2025

Imagine driving down a winding rural road, following a car in front at a steady 70km/h, eyes peeled for obstacles. Now, picture doing that while typing on your phone and arguing with someone - all at once. Sounds tough, right? Let's dive into the mind-bending struggle. The idea that our bra

entertainment

Is Making Movies on Super Bowl Weekend a Good Idea?

February 8, 2025

By weekend, every parent knows that Dog man movie went ahead of expectations but Toby Pilkey's earlier sustainable weekend movie, Captain Underpants did better. Then again, this weekend is not any regular weekend. movies don't make super amount of money during Super Bowl, around 30% less than