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Tackling Rare Bone Tumors: The Arthroscopic Approach

November 8, 2024

Chondroblastoma is a unique bone tumor that forms in the epiphysis, making up around 1% of all primary bone tumors. What's interesting about this tumor? It has a tendency to be locally invasive and can sometimes spread or recur. Historically, the go-to treatment has been open surgery, where the tumo

crime

Cracking the Code of Crime: Unveiling Hidden Patterns

November 7, 2024

Imagine trying to understand a complex puzzle by only looking at the pieces' colors. That's similar to how we've been categorizing crimes. We slap a single label on each crime, like "burglary" or "assault, " and call it a day. But crimes are way more intricate than that. They involve a mix of behavi

science

Alien Hunting: The Tricky Science

November 7, 2024

Imagine you're on a quest to find aliens. But what exactly are you searching for? And how do you know if you've found them? Scientists use a slightly different approach. They think about it like a test with two results: true or not quite right. They use something called the Bayes factor to compare t

entertainment

Mob Movies' Hit: Goodfellas Streaming Success

November 7, 2024

Fancy watching a crime classic? "Goodfellas" has just hit the streaming scene on MAX. This legendary film, directed by Martin Scorsese, is a breathtaking journey through the life of a gangster, based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the script. The story follows Henry Hil

health

Exoskeleton for Legs: A Modern Marvel

November 6, 2024

Imagine a device that boosts your leg power and helps you move better. That's exactly what an electrically actuated lower limb exoskeleton (LLE) does. This clever contraption is made up of three main parts: the mechanical structure, the actuation system that makes it move, and the sensors that help

crime

Cracking Crime: How Topic Modeling Sheds New Light

November 6, 2024

You might think that labeling crimes as simple categories like "burglary" or "assault" is enough to understand them. But hold on, it's not that straightforward! Each crime is a mix of behaviors, situations, and details that can't be crammed into a single box. This loss of information makes it tough

technology

How Tech Interactions Shape Our World

November 6, 2024

Ever wondered how technologies interact with each other in complex systems? This study proposes a new way to classify these interactions, drawing inspiration from ecology. Imagine two technologies, T1 and T2, working together in a system called S. Sometimes, one technology benefits while the other s

business

Amazon's Office Mandate: A Cultural Shift or Cost-Cutting Measure?

November 6, 2024

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has clarified that the company's recent mandate for corporate workers to be in the office five days a week isn't a sneaky way to reduce headcount or please city officials. This new policy, announced in September and effective January 2, has sparked debate among employees. Some

sports

Rick Glaser's New Boxing Venture: Free Global Access in 2025

November 5, 2024

Boxing enthusiast Rick Glaser has teamed up with a new sports platform called Nothing But Sportz, set to launch in July 2025. Glaser, who is known for his bold opinions on boxing, has been appointed to ensure quality content for the platform. One of the key features is free access to boxing and othe

celebrities

Tom Hanks Loves an Old Sci-Fi Favorite

November 4, 2024

You might think of Tom Hanks as the guy from "Forrest Gump" or "Cast Away, " but there's more to him than meets the eye. While he's known for his inspiring roles, Hanks has also starred in some wacky comedies and box-office duds, like "Bachelor Party" and "Joe Versus the Volcano. " He's even played