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ted

The Unbelievable Pitcher Who Never Existed

March 30, 2025

Forty years ago, a peculiar story shook the sports world. It all started with a cover story in a famous sports magazine. The tale was about a unique rookie pitcher named Sidd Finch. This pitcher had an unusual background and an even more unusual pitching style. He was said to have been raised in an

science

Mars' Mysterious Yellow Surprise: Curiosity Rover's Unexpected Find

March 29, 2025

The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and it's still making groundbreaking discoveries. This rover, launched in 2011, has been a game-changer for scientists studying the Red Planet. It has sent back detailed footage and challenged old beliefs about water on Mars. Last May,

business

Young Tech Star's Big Lie: The $175 Million Fraud

March 29, 2025

A young entrepreneur, Charlie Javice, was found guilty of tricking JPMorgan Chase. She claimed her startup, Frank, had millions of customers. In reality, she had only a fraction of that number. This deception cost the bank $175 million. The trial lasted five weeks in a Manhattan court. Javice, now 3

health

The Power of AI in Unlocking Cancer Data

March 29, 2025

Cancer research is always looking for new tools. One promising area is using AI to pull useful information from medical records. These records are often written in a way that's hard to search through. That's where large language models come in. They can understand and process human language, making

science

Smart Nanotech: Targeting Tumors with Precision

March 29, 2025

A new approach in cancer treatment is making waves, focusing on smart nanotechnology. This method involves using tiny carriers to deliver treatments directly to tumors. These carriers, called nanophotothermal agents, have been designed to overcome several hurdles. The goal is to enhance stability

celebrities

Oscar Winners Stand Up for Filmmaker's Safety

March 29, 2025

The safety of filmmakers is under the spotlight after a disturbing event. A group of prominent actors have publicly criticized the Academy's response to the alleged assault and arrest of Hamdan Ballal. This is the Palestinian filmmaker who, along with others, won an Oscar for co-directing "No Othe

technology

AI Art Drama: Fake Letters and Real Issues

March 29, 2025

The internet has been buzzing with AI-generated art that mimics the iconic style of Studio Ghibli. This trend gained traction when even the White House X account shared such content. Recently, things took a twist when a user posted what they claimed was a cease and desist letter from Studio Ghibli.

health

Mending a Torn Patellar Tendon: A New Approach

March 29, 2025

The patellar tendon is a crucial part of the knee. It connects the kneecap to the shinbone. When it tears, it can cause serious problems. This injury is not common, but it is severe. Traditional fixes often fail. The tendon can tear again. This happens because the tendon is weak. It may have scars o

health

Measles on the Move in West Texas

March 28, 2025

The measles virus is making its way through West Texas, and it's not just sticking to one group. At least 327 people have caught the disease, and it's spreading fast. The first cases popped up in the Mennonite community, but now it's moving beyond that. Mennonites are part of the Anabaptist Christia

science

A New Glow: Twisting Light and Heat in Molecules

March 28, 2025

New light emitters have been created using a special molecular design. These emitters are based on a dimeric binaphthalimide structure. This structure is unique because it causes a small gap between the energy levels of singlet and triplet states. This gap is crucial for the way these molecules emit