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Golfers Face Weather Challenges at Florida's PGA Tour Event

February 26, 2025

The PGA Tour's East Coast swing kicks off with the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, Florida, from February 27 to March 2. This event, previously known as the Honda Classic, has been a staple on the PGA Tour since 1972. It's notable for being one of the few tournaments that Tiger Woods never wo

science

Amazing Crystals: Shrinking and Stretching with Heat

February 24, 2025

Imagine a material that can stretch and shrink dramatically with just a bit of heat. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, scientists have found a crystal that does just that. This isn't your average crystal. It's made from a special type of dibenzothiophene sulfone. Whe

health

Knee Pad Fat: How it Changes During Walking

February 23, 2025

Imagine a little cushion under your kneecap, called the infrapatellar fat pad (IFP). This pad is like a shock absorber, bending and changing shape to soak up the impact when you walk. It's a big deal in knee osteoarthritis (OA), but scientists wondered how it behaves during walking. Why is this imp

technology

UAVs: The Dynamic Duo of Monitoring

February 23, 2025

In today's fast-paced world, keeping an eye on things in real-time is crucial. This is where Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, come into play. They are used for various tasks, from monitoring traffic to keeping tabs on wildlife. But managing a fleet of drones in a changing environment is n

environment

Hotter Days, Sicker Rice Fields: The Climate Change and Bacteria Connection

February 22, 2025

Climate change is shaking up the world in many ways. One of the most alarming is how it affects bacteria and the viruses that keep them in check. These viruses, called bacteriophages, play a crucial role in controlling bacterial populations. But as temperatures rise, their ability to do so is changi

health

Brain Bleeds: How Cinnamon and Iron Chelation Might Help

February 22, 2025

Brain bleeds, or intracerebral hemorrhages, are a severe type of stroke. They happen when a blood vessel bursts in the brain, causing bleeding. This type of stroke is serious and getting more common worldwide. Doctors don't have a perfect cure yet. Cinnamon might help with brain bleeds. Cinnamon co

health

Robots in Surgery: Who's Doing What?

February 22, 2025

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is like a high-tech dance. Everyone has a role, and it's crucial to know who's doing what. A thorough look into scientific and clinical studies revealed that most research focuses on the surgeon and the robot's technical bits. But what about the rest of the team? The n

education

How Small Choices Shape Big Cultural Trends

February 21, 2025

Ever wondered why some cultural trends stick around while others fade away? It's a complex mix of factors, but recent findings in cultural evolution theory offer some insights. This research looks at two main types of influences: social factors, like copying what others do, and individual preference

politics

Guantánamo's Quick Turnaround: Migrants Sent and Sent Back

February 21, 2025

Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saw a sudden influx and then a swift departure of Venezuelan migrants. The Trump administration had a brief stint of using the U. S. military base as a holding area for migrants. This was a surprise move, as it was only a few weeks ago that the administration decided to use the

science

Unlocking Hidden Patterns in Tissues: The Power of SpaDCN

February 20, 2025

Imagine trying to understand a complex city layout without knowing how different buildings communicate with each other. That's similar to the challenge scientists face when studying tissues. They have tools to see where different cells are, but figuring out how these cells talk to each other and wor