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Tornado Trends: How Weather Patterns Vary Across the US

January 14, 2025

Severe storms and tornadoes are some of nature's most dangerous events, causing significant damage and harm. The weather conditions near the surface are heavily influenced by large-scale weather patterns, known as synoptic patterns. To understand how tornadoes might change with the climate, scientis

health

Making Smart Public Health Choices: Tips from the Pros

January 13, 2025

Ever wondered how we can create wise public health policies? It all begins with solid research, but putting it into practice fairly isn't always a breeze. Let's take a page from doctors and hospitals. They rely on evidence to make crucial treatment decisions. We can borrow from their approach and ap

politics

Biden and Zuckerberg Clash Over Meta's End to Fact-Checking

January 12, 2025

President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-ch

health

AI Simplified: Helping Doctors Diagnose Muscle Diseases

January 12, 2025

Ever wondered how doctors use MRI images to diagnose muscle diseases? One way is by looking at the amount of fat in thigh muscles, and that's where AI comes in. Models like U-Net help doctors do just that, but they can be complex. So, what if we make these AI models simpler? Could they still do thei

politics

Justice Alito’s Call with Trump: A Red Flag for Ethics?

January 10, 2025

Justice Samuel Alito found himself in a sticky situation recently. He took a call from Donald Trump just hours before Trump was set to file a motion with the U. S. Supreme Court. Gabe Roth, an expert in judicial ethics and policy, called this a clear breach of ethics. Alito said the call was just ab

sports

Meet Trayce Jackson-Davis: His Family Roots & Unique Identity

January 10, 2025

Trayce Jackson-Davis, born in Greenwood, Indiana, in 2000, is making waves in the basketball world. His unique story starts with his family's strong sports background. Raised by his mother and stepfather after his parents' separation, Trayce grew up admiring his biological father's NBA career. His s

health

Boosting Bones: How Mixing Up Workouts Helps Postmenopausal Women

January 10, 2025

Ever heard of irisin? It's a special protein that acts as a messenger between our bones and muscles. Scientists wanted to see how long-term exercise affects irisin levels and bone health in postmenopausal women. They found that switching between aerobics and resistance exercises not only improves bo

education

Ridge High School Trials Phone-Free Days

January 10, 2025

Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w

technology

Local AI for Privacy: Installing Ollama on Your Mac

January 9, 2025

Are you concerned that AI might peek at your personal data? Meet Ollama, an AI you can install on your Mac. No more worrying about who sees your content. Let's dive into how to set it up and why it's a good idea. First, you need a Mac running MacOS 11 or newer. Easy enough, right? To start,

health

Boosting ACL Healing with a Special Scaffold

January 6, 2025

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs can be tricky because the body's own fluids can eat away at the new tissue, causing it to fail and make the joint worse. Researchers found a way to protect the new ACL tissue by creating a strong, long-lasting shield. They mixed collagen and polyvinyl alcohol