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Which Team Should Snag Alex Bregman?

January 10, 2025

This offseason, MLB experts from CBS Sports are debating various topics in their weekly Batting Around roundtable. This time, they're discussing the future of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Who needs him the most? R. J. Anderson thinks the Red Sox should grab him. With Bregman on board, the

science

Y-STRs and Father-Son Pairs: A New Look with RMplex

January 10, 2025

Scientists recently tested a new system called RMplex to see how well it can tell apart fathers and their sons using certain parts of the Y-chromosome. They looked at 542 Korean father-son pairs and found that RMplex could distinguish about half of them by spotting changes at these specific spots on

health

How Pediatric Nurse Practitioners' Work Reflects their Training

January 8, 2025

Healthcare is always changing, which means educators need to keep up. One group they're focusing on is pediatric nurse practitioners, or PNPs. A research team wanted to see what tasks PNPs are doing in real jobs, especially primary and acute care. They also wanted to check if these tasks match what

technology

NVIDIA's New Tech Cuts Game Lag by 75%

January 7, 2025

Get ready for faster gaming experiences! NVIDIA has just announced Reflex 2, a new technology that can reduce game lag by up to 75%. This upgrade uses something called Frame Warp, which adjusts frames based on the latest mouse inputs. In simple terms, it makes your screen show what you're doing righ

sports

Serena Williams' Husband, Alexis Ohanian, Cheers Women's Sports Success

January 7, 2025

Meet Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. He's not just a tech guy, but a passionate advocate for women's sports. In 2024, female athletes shone brightly, with Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark leading the way. Alexis couldn't help but be thrilled, posting on social media, "

health

The Mediterranean Diet Shines Again in 2025

January 3, 2025

In 2025, the Mediterranean diet once more bagged the top spot in U. S. News & World Report's annual diet rankings. This diet, often called a lifestyle, focuses on eating fruits, veggies, grains, olive oil, and nuts while limiting sweets, dairy, and meat, especially red meat. Fish, especially fatty t

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Meet Lexi Thompson's Partner: Max Provost's Background and Their Future

January 3, 2025

Ever since Lexi Thompson hinted at retirement and mentioned settling down, fans have been curious about her personal life. During the CME Tour Championship, she was spotted with someone new, Max Provost, who turned out to be her fiancé. Provost works as a Clinical Sales Representative at Intuitive S

technology

Password Length Matters More than Complexity

January 2, 2025

Ever wondered what makes a password strong? It’s not just about using fancy characters and numbers! Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated its password guidelines, and the key takeaway is surprising. They found that longer passwords are actually more secure than

science

Boosting Beef Cattle Genomic Predictions with Layered Biological Information''

January 1, 2025

Ever thought about how we can get better at guessing an animal's traits just by looking at its genes? Scientists have been working on a way to improve this process using multiple layers of biological info. This isn't easy, but it's a must for beef cattle. When we want to know more about complex trai

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Unraveling Bronchiolitis: Nature and Nurture in Action

December 31, 2024

Bronchiolitis is a tricky business, affecting young kids worldwide. It's not just one thing, but a mix of genes, environment, and even tiny microbes that make each case unique. You might know someone who had it bad, while another kid barely sniffled. That's because our bodies react differently to wh