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performance

Young Rugby Players: How Fatigue Affects Sprint Speed and Muscle Power

January 16, 2025

Did you know that getting tired can really mess with how fast you can run and how strong your muscles are? That's what scientists found out when they studied young rugby players. They divided the boys into two groups: one group was around 12 years old, and the other was around 15 years old. The kids

technology

Safari Tech Preview Update: What You Need to Know

January 16, 2025

Apple has just dropped a fresh update for Safari Technology Preview, the test version of Safari launched back in 2016. This experimental browser lets users tinker with new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 211 comes packed with bug squashes and performance tweaks for things like Canva

science

Boosting Copper's Germ-Killing Power with Tiny Patterns

January 16, 2025

Scientists are looking into how tiny patterns on copper surfaces can make them even better at killing bacteria. They've found that by creating specific patterns on copper, they can control how bacteria stick to the surface and how well the copper kills them. This could lead to better ways to fight a

health

What Age-Related Differences Show After Long Cognitive Tasks?

January 15, 2025

Months of our lives are filled with steady brain activities. Call these Sustained Cognitive Activities (SCAs). They can tire us out mentally and affect how we move physically. A recent study found that long SCAs can make older people’s walking worse when they also think about something else, but is

entertainment

Whoopi Goldberg and Carrie Underwood: A Performance and a Perspective

January 15, 2025

In a recent episode of "The View, " Whoopi Goldberg defended Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Goldberg, aged 69, stated that everyone has the right to choose where they perform. She respects Underwood's choice, even though she won't be watching the even

sports

The Impact of Intense Training on Female Basketball Players' Leg Power

January 15, 2025

Imagine you're a collegiate basketball player, training hard for the season ahead. Now, think about how your leg power might change if you reduce the amount of training you do but make each session super intense. That's exactly what a recent study explored. Researchers checked how female basketball

entertainment

Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Gig: Whoopi Goldberg & The View Weigh In

January 15, 2025

Carrie Underwood has announced she'll perform "America The Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration. The hosts of The View had different takes on this, but all agreed on one thing: Underwood has the right to make her own choices. Whoopi Goldberg, the moderator, backed Underwood, saying she respects

technology

Nintendo Switch 2: Power Check Under the Hood

January 15, 2025

Gamers and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about the Nintendo Switch 2's power. Thanks to a data miner on Famiboards, we might have a sneak peek at its performance. When in handheld mode, the console is said to run at a GPU speed of 561 MHz, which translates to about 1. 71 TFLOPS of power. Plug it in,

sports

Sam Darnold's Playoff Flop: Will It Change His Future?

January 14, 2025

You might think Sam Darnold had it all figured out this season. After a rough start with the Jets and Panthers, he seemed to find his groove with the Vikings, throwing for plenty of yards and touchdowns. But two bad games can change everything. Back-to-back poor performances in high-pressure situati

business

Why Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Drug Sales Missed the Mark

January 14, 2025

Eli Lilly, a company based in Indianapolis, recently faced a blow when its stock prices dipped. The reason? Their weight-loss drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro, didn't sell as well as expected. The company predicted they'd make about $13. 5 billion in the December quarter, which is less than what experts