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Testing Fans at the 2022 Cameroon AFCON: How It Worked and Why It Matters

November 27, 2024

The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon faced an unusual opponent: COVID-19. Organizers and health officials made sure anyone entering the stadium or fan zones had negative SARS-CoV-2 test results from the last 48 hours. Free testing and vaccinations were offered at entrances. Fans who a

health

Exploring Symptom Patterns in Sports Concussions: A Look at the SCAT

November 27, 2024

The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, or SCAT, is a popular tool used to diagnose concussions in athletes. It includes a list of 22 symptoms that can appear after a head injury. Scientists wanted to understand how these symptoms group together, so they used a method called confirmatory factor analys

politics

Tulsi Gabbard's Controversial Shift: Trusting Dictators Over Intelligence?

November 26, 2024

Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a

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Rare Tumor in the Brain: A Unique Case

November 26, 2024

Ever heard of a myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE)? This unusual tumor typically grows in the lower part of the spinal cord or the tail end of the spinal cord. It's quite rare to find it elsewhere, especially in the brain. But guess what? Recently, there was a case of MPE found in the fourth ventricle o

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Malaria in Malaysia: Who's at Risk?

November 25, 2024

In the lush landscapes of Peninsular Malaysia, a sneaky parasite called Plasmodium knowlesi is causing trouble. Scientists wanted to figure out who's most likely to get infected and why. They did a case-control study, comparing people who got malaria with those who didn't. Guess what? More men than

health

Why Do Some German Regions Have More Nursing Homes?

November 25, 2024

In Germany, about one in three people over 64 who need care live in nursing homes. But this number isn't the same everywhere. Some areas have less than 15% of elderly folks in nursing homes, while others have more than 50%. A recent study set out to find out why these differences exist. Researchers

environment

The Changing Landscape of Bilate: How Deforestation Affects Climate

November 25, 2024

Did you know that how we use our land can greatly affect the climate? Let's take a look at the Bilate Watershed in Ethiopia. From 1994 to 2024, there have been big changes in how people use the land. Forests have been disappearing fast, with around 4681. 2 hectares lost each year between 2014 and 20

entertainment

Director Wants Loud ‘Wicked’ Movie Experience

November 24, 2024

The director of the ‘Wicked’ movie, Jon M. Chu, has a simple request for theatergoers: crank up the volume! On the film’s opening night, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the ideal audio level should be set to a 7. Chu, who has seen a few screenings, noticed that many theaters play it at around

health

Nose to Brain: How Sinus Differences Impact Surgeries

November 24, 2024

The sphenoid sinus, a small cavity in the brain's base, varies greatly among people worldwide. Surgeons need to comprehend these variations when planning surgeries accessed through the nose. This review aims to gather and analyze studies that explore how these differences affect endoscopic endonasal

technology

Machine Whisperers: How AI Diagnoses Machinery Problems

November 24, 2024

Ever faced an issue where machines acted up, but the data didn't give clear answers? Researchers have come up with a clever method called multi-adversarial domain adaptation. This system uses three networks to tackle machine problems. The first network grabs features from the data, while the second