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Feb 09 2025CRYPTO

Can Math Tame Bitcoin's Wild Price Swings?

Imagine trying to predict the future of Bitcoin. Sounds crazy, right? Here’s the twist: researchers thought using math could help make sense of Bitcoin's wild price swings. They didn’t stick to basic math. No way. They went for something fancy called "partial differential equations (PDEs)" to g

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Feb 09 2025SPORTS

Can Chiefs Repeat Their Success Against Eagles in Super Bowl LIX?

The AFC and NFC champions will face off in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. The Eagles, hosts, will go up against the Chiefs. Bookies at FanDuel give Kansas City a narrow edge of 1. 5 points. A fun fact is that the Chiefs have a strong history in Super Bowls. In the last tw

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Feb 08 2025WEATHER

Winter's Mix: What to Expect Today

You can prepare yourself for a day of mixed precipitation. Yesterday, a cold snap set temperatures to the low teens. This morning, skies are covered, and snow is heading coastward. It might already be falling where you are. In the Boston area, expect flakes to begin between 9 a

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Breathing Easy: The Magic Trick to Make Mine Safety

Mines are dark and dangerous places. One of the biggest risks is the air. Air needs to be monitored closely to keep miners safe. The air in mines can change, making it hard to measure accurately. This can lead to faulty measurements and unsafe conditions. To make sure miners have enough safe ai

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Feb 07 2025WEATHER

Winter's Winding Snowy Path

Many people were still cleaning up from one winter storm that hit the Northeast, leaving schools and homes covered in ice. It was a new weekend. Another storm was coming. This time it was heading towards a long spot from the Midwest to the East Coast. It was a cold and wintry mix. Why does the

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Why Do Health Workers Pick Up PPE?

Why don't healthcare workers always use protective gear during epidemics? Is it about attitude, skills, or something else? Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran tried to find out. This wasn't just a regular study. It was all about how to better understand and predict the behavior of healthca

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Close Calls: When Babies Arrive Too Soon in Ethiopia

Imagine a country where every year, thousands of women face a dangerous situation. It isn't a war zone; it is Ethiopia. A baby is born every 33 months. When it is less, it is considered too close or short. This puts the mother at a higher risk of complications. In many countries this isn't a big pro

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

The Science Behind Crowd Control at San Fermín

Every July, thousands of people gather in Pamplona, Spain, for the San Fermín festival. Picture this: a massive crowd in a tight space, all dressed in white. By midday, their clothes turn pink from the free-flowing sangria. This is the scene of the festival that has been described as intense and ove

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Predicting Molecules: Zou and MDockPP's Journey

CAPRI challenges are a way for teams to prove their skills in predicting how biomolecules will work together without any prior knowledge. This story looks at two teams, humans lead by Zou and a server group run by MDockPP, as they took on 9 rounds of these CAPRI challenges known as 47-55. One of th

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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

Snow Day Surprises

Weather is unpredictable, and snowfall predictions are particularly tricky. Look at the facts: multiple forecasts can show different results. Which one to believe? Imagine this: One forecast says 8-10 inches of snow, while another predicts only 3-5 inches. Its like no one can agree

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