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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Predicting Tumors: A Closer Look at Uncertainty

Imagine trying to guess whether a spot on a slide is cancerous or not. It's a tough job, especially when you have a lot of slides but no answers to check your guesses against. That's the challenge in digital pathology: lots of unlabeled slides, not enough clear answers. Now, think of a smart comput

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Gonzaga vs. San Diego State: A High-Stakes Non-Conference Clash

Two powerhouse college basketball teams, Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0) and San Diego State Aztecs (2-0), are set to face off on Monday night. Despite their impressive records, they're approaching this game from different perspectives. Gonzaga, ranked fourth, has been on a roll, crushing top teams like Bayl

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Future Blockage Prediction in mmWave Links with Liquid Time Constant Networks

Wouldn't it be great to know if your millimeter wave (mmWave) signal is about to get blocked? A new study suggests that this might be possible with something called a liquid time constant (LTC) network. This special tool uses ordinary differential equations, inspired by biology, to predict future si

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Catching the Beat of Online Anger: Predicting Public Reactions to Urban Relocation

Ever wondered how online complaints can clue us into what people might do next? This study dives into just that, focusing on Beijing's government relocation project. By tracking posts on Sina Weibo from 2015 to 2019, researchers found that negative vibes online could foretell public behavior. Specif

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Southern MN Braces for Weather Shift: Rain to Snow in Days

Get ready, folks in Southern Minnesota! The cozy autumn weather is about to take a frosty turn. We're expecting a significant drop in temperature along with a storm system that will switch things from rain to snow later this week. Rain will start pouring in from the south on Monday afternoon and co

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

How Well Do ICU Scores Predict Outcomes for VA-ECMO Patients?

Imagine you're in the intensive care unit (ICU), and doctors are trying to figure out how well you'll do after a big heart support treatment called venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). They use different scores to guess your chances, but which one is the best? A group of doct

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Using Cameras to Pick the Best Salt-Loving Plants

Imagine you're a farmer trying to grow special salt-tolerant plants called Salicornia europaea L. These plants can handle a lot of salt, making them perfect for places where other crops wouldn't grow. The tricky part is figuring out which plants are the toughest, so you can breed more of them. Inst

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Fantasy Football Week 11: Hot & Cold Picks for Your Lineup

Justin Herbert is on the rise again, scoring big in the last three games. This week against the Bengals, who are giving up lots of points to quarterbacks, he could be your winning play. Deebo Samuel loves facing the Seahawks. In eight games against them, he's averaged 128 yards and 25 fantasy points

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Crunching the Numbers: How Machine Learning Predicts South Korean Badminton Champ's Moves

In the world of badminton, South Korea's An Se-young has been dominating the scene with an impressive win rate. Using machine learning, researchers have analyzed her game, aiming to predict how she'll score and what tactics she'll use. The study looked at her play in the 2023 BWF Olympic points cycl

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Week 11 NFL Picks: What to Expect?

The NFL is in full swing, and every game counts as we near the playoffs. This week, there are some crucial matchups to watch out for. To start, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Washington Commanders in a big divisional game on Thursday night, streamable on Amazon Prime. On Sunday, the Detroit

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