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Brazil vs. Colombia: A Unique Seven-a-Side Showdown!

January 13, 2025

Got your eyes on the 2025 Kings League World Cup Nations final? Well, buckle up! Brazil and Colombia are gearing up for a unique seven-a-side soccer showdown this Sunday, Jan. 12. This isn't your typical soccer match; the tournament, launched by Gerard Pique's Kings League, features some offbeat rul

health

Marmosets in Brazil: A Window into Human Health

January 13, 2025

In northeastern Brazil, scientists are looking at marmosets to understand how viruses spread. These small primates live close to humans, making them a good indicator of virus activity. In 2018, researchers studied 47 marmosets from urban and suburban areas in the semiarid region. They checked for si

health

Heating up Organs: How Radiofrequency Ablation Works in Ex Vivo Liver, Kidney, and Lung

January 12, 2025

Ever wondered how doctors can treat tumors without surgery? Radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, uses heat to destroy tumors. A recent study checked out how this works in different organs – liver, kidney, and lung. They used a special device called the Dophi™ R150E RFA system. This device has tiny senso

sports

Revving Up with Brady and Newgarden: IndyCar's New Fox Sports Era Begins

January 12, 2025

Get ready for some major shifts in the world of motorsports! The 2025 IndyCar season is about to rev its engines, and it's kicking off with a big change in broadcasting. FOX Sports has secured the rights to IndyCar, and they're wasting no time showing off their new toy. One of their big plans? Using

health

Sleep and Parkinson's: A New Way to Find Rest

January 12, 2025

Sleep can be a real struggle for people with Parkinson's disease. But there's a treatment that might help - deep brain stimulation (DBS). Instead of just helping with shaking and stiffness, scientists have found it also improves sleep. They looked at brain waves in an area called the subthalamic nuc

science

How Tonic and Phasic Neuron Activity Affect Dopamine Release

January 11, 2025

You know how some brain cells, called dopamine neurons, send signals by releasing dopamine? Well, these neurons have two main types of activity: regular, low-frequency signals (tonic) that they produce on their own, and quick bursts (phasic) that happen when they get inputs from other cells. Scienti

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How Brain Networks Change After Stopping Seizure Meds

January 11, 2025

Researchers wanted to understand how the brain's network changes affect seizure relapse when people stop taking their seizure medication. They looked at 24 people who stayed seizure-free (SF-group), 22 who had seizures again (SR-group), and 46 healthy individuals (Control group). They used brain sca

politics

Brazil's Racial Shifts: Skin Color and Identity

January 11, 2025

In the past few years, Brazil's non-White population (including those who identify as Brown and Black) has grown to be the majority for the first time since the 1800s. This shift is mainly due to changes in how people identify their race. But how does skin color, which is a major factor in determini

technology

Workplace Brain Monitoring: A New Era of Efficiency and Ethics

January 11, 2025

Imagine wearing a hat that can read your brain waves at work. Sounds futuristic, right? But this is already happening! Scientists are using brain monitoring to boost productivity and safety on the job. They're trying to understand how our brains work best at work. This isn't like sci-fi movies. It's

entertainment

Stars Step Out: The Best Celebrity-Loved Winter Boots

January 11, 2025

Winter is a great time to update your footwear, and celebrities are setting some hot trends! They love brands that combine comfort and style. Ugg, for example, has been a long-time favorite. Their minis are a hit with stars like Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Jenner. Another brand making waves is Vivaia.