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Florida Condo Owners: A New Hope with Developer Buyouts

November 30, 2024

Florida’s condo market is facing a big change. By the end of this year, condo associations must have a structural reserve study done. This means finding out how much money is needed for repairs and maintenance over the next 10 years. It’s a lot of money, sometimes in the millions. Condo owners will

science

Mixing Methods: A Look at Motion Capture

November 29, 2024

Ever wondered how computers can now track human movements like never before? The BioCV dataset is a fascinating blend of synchronized video footage, traditional motion capture with markers, and force plate data. Fifteen healthy people, both men and women, performed various motions like walking, runn

health

Surprising Link: Normal Weight, Obese Metabolism, and Breast Cancer

November 29, 2024

Imagine being at a healthy weight, but your body behaves as if it's overweight. This condition, known as normal weight obesity (NWO), sneaks under the radar of healthcare professionals. They often assume low health risks when the Body Mass Index (BMI) is normal. But does NWO up the odds of getting b

crypto

Bitcoin’s Future: A $250 Trillion Market Cap?

November 29, 2024

Bitcoin, the most prominent cryptocurrency, is on a roller-coaster ride. Standard Chartered predicts it could hit $125, 000 by the end of the year and then $200, 000 in 2025. However, some think even bigger. Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy believes Bitcoin could reach a market cap of $250 trillion

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Crypto Shifts: How COVID-19 Changed Top Players in the Market

November 29, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the crypto world, changing how major cryptocurrencies interact with each other. This look into the data shows that bitcoin, once the king, lost its throne to Litecoin during the health crisis. The study checked how uncertainty in crypto policies and prices affecte

crypto

When Cryptos Face Storms: How They Respond

November 29, 2024

Ever thought about what happens to cryptocurrencies when the market gets tough? Researchers used complex models like Student-t, Frank, and Clayton, along with Copula methods, to find the answers. They cleaned the data with EGARCH for return rates and GARCH for trading volumes. So, what did they lear

entertainment

Moana 2's Splash in France & Indonesia Lights Up Global Box Office

November 29, 2024

Day one of Moana 2's international release was a real wave-maker, raking in $8. 8M from just 10 countries. Imagine this: it's not even a major holiday period outside the US, yet these numbers are making big splashes. In France, the animated flick smashed records, scoring the second-highest opening d

health

Skin Secrets: Unlocking Aging and Health

November 29, 2024

Ever thought about how your skin can reveal insights into your health? Scientists discovered that skin autofluorescence (SAF), which measures glycation products in your skin, is a good sign of aging. But here’s the interesting part: they compared SAF with blood-based metabolomics, known as MetaboHea

politics

Zuckerberg and Trump: A Surprising Dinner Date

November 28, 2024

Believe it or not, Mark Zuckerberg, the guy who runs Facebook and Instagram, had dinner with Donald Trump at his fancy Florida spot, Mar-a-Lago. This might surprise you because Zuckerberg had kicked Trump off his social media sites after the January 6 incident. But here they were, sitting down to ea

finance

Crypto Market During COVID: What Role Did Investor Interest Play?

November 28, 2024

Ever wondered how investor interest impacts the ups and downs of cryptocurrencies, especially during a global pandemic like COVID-19? This study looked at the top 20 cryptocurrencies from January 2016 to April 2021 to find out. They used a method called Two Stages Least Squares to see how investor a