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In a historical twist, Donald Trump has become the first presidential candidate in four decades to sweep all seven key swing states. These states - Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina - have played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the president

science

Rock-Filled Tiles: A New Twist in Durability

Scientists have been exploring a new type of tile made from a composite material. This tile is made by mixing crushed granite from the Măcin Mountains with a special type of plastic called polyesteric thermorigid resin. The researchers wanted to find out how much granite is needed to make the tiles

science

Insects' Smell Syncs with Time: The Secret Rhythms of Their Noses

Ever wondered how insects know the right time to find food or avoid enemies? It's all about timing, especially when it comes to their sense of smell! Insects live in a world full of rhythms, like day and night cycles, temperature changes, and even when their food is available or predators are active

A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

Election Night: Nancy Pelosi’s Reaction and What’s Next

On Wednesday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was spotted looking emotional at Howard University in Washington D. C. She was waiting for Vice President Kamala Harris to give her concession speech. In the meantime, Pelosi and Democratic strategist Donna Brazile seemed to be in a heated discussion.

sports

Decoding Sports: How Video Action Recognition is Changing the Game

Understanding human actions through video is a popular method, and it offers a lot more info than just images. Over the past decade, many researchers have been busy creating datasets, new models, and learning approaches to make video action recognition better, especially in sports. But there are sti

Abortion Votes: A Mixed Bag Across the U. S.

In Tuesday's election, voters faced a mix of abortion measures on their ballots. Advocates for abortion rights won in seven states but lost in three. This is the first time since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade that abortion opponents have successfully pushed ballot measures. Missouri saw

entertainment

Grab Tokyo Xanadu on Switch for a Deal!

Feeling the urge for an exciting action RPG at a discount? Look no further than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on the Nintendo Switch. This game, dreamt up by Aksys Games and Falcom, the creators behind the acclaimed Ys and Trails series, is currently priced at just $40 on Amazon and Best Buy. Normally, it would

technology

How Do People Dive into Online Conspiracy Rabbit Holes?

Ever thought about why some people get really into conspiracy theories online? Scientists spent time looking at 36, 000 Reddit users and all their posts—that's a lot of reading! They found four main ways people join conspiracy groups: some dives right in, some ease into it, some start hot and then c

Voters Decide on Abortion Laws: Wins and Losses Across the U. S.