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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mapping the multiplicity: Robot teams navigate paths

The real issue with Robot teams, is optimizing their paths. Coordinating, multiple robots is hard but can be done. It comes down to making a good plan. Here comes the fundamental question: How do robots know which path to take? Researchers have divied up these path planning tactics

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: How Health Tech Can Fight Inequality

Imagine a world where health advice is as personalized as a Netflix recommendation. Health recommender systems (HRS) are stepping into the game as an emerging field in digital health. These smarts systems assess information from multiple layers of influence that shape our habits and decisions about

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Swarms: Beyond the Basics—Beyond the expected outcomes and into open-ended exploration.

Swarm systems, are not just about getting a job done. They can do something more. That something is called open-ended evolutionary dynamics. These systems can keep exploring and creating new things without an endpoint, and without anyone being in charge. Swarm Chemistry is a good example of

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

ACC and ESPN: A New Game Plan

A fresh chapter has unfolded in the story of college sports with the ACC's TV deal with ESPN now realigned for decade. Cleansing the television rights of the ACC from a possible legal tug of war is ESPN's latest move extending its contract with Atlantic Coast Conference until 2036. With the 2016 de

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Lives After Brain Injury: The Benefits of Sharing Stories

This project was all about helping people with brain injuries share their journeys. It was a way for them to find their unique voice. The main goal was to learn more about how these individuals handled their well-being after a brain injury, and how they felt about the barriers and benefits to their

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Revamping Medical Anthropology: The Power of Black Feminist Thinking

Medical anthropology has long overlooked the crucial contributions of Black feminist thinkers. This isn't just about acknowledging the problems with current systems; Black feminist theory offers a path to true transformation. Imagine a new approach to healing, health, and care, deeply rooted in Blac

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Vomit Reveals Sea Life Secrets

Imagine this: an amateur fossil hunter stumbles upon a peculiar find on a beach in Denmark. Peter Bennicke spotted something unusual in a piece of chalk at Stevns Klint—a cluster of lily pieces, all jumbled together. He brought his discovery to Geomuseum Faxe, where experts took a closer look. John

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Love Match: Using Dating Theory in Online Recommendations

Imagine if dating theories could help you find the perfect match online. Our project aims to do just that. By blending dating theories with recommender systems, we hope to make online dating more effective. We all know that dating isn't just about swiping right. It involves understanding compatibil

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Fish Cells: How Salmonids Break Down Pollutants

Have you ever wondered how fish deal with chemicals in their environment? Scientists have been exploring this by studying fish cells in the lab. They looked at how well these cells can break down, or biotransform, harmful pollutants. They used two systems: small parts of cells from brown trout and r

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Canada's Ways of War, Health, and Elections Make it Stand Out

Have you ever wondered what makes Canada different from the United States? Growing up, I spent time in both countries. I've seen how each one handles important issues like war, healthcare, and elections. Let's dive into these differences! First, think about how we approach wars. The U. S. has a his

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