Researchers at King’s College London have developed a new blood test using lipids that can more effectively predict risks of metabolic diseases in children, such as type two diabetes and liver disease. Using mass spectrometry and an intervention model, they’ve demonstrated that lipid levels can indicate health risks unrelated to a child’s weight… » …
Month: September 2024
Torrential rains unleash catastrophic floods in West Africa
As torrential rains across Central and West Africa have unleashed the most catastrophic floods in decades, residents of Maiduguri, the capital of the fragile Nigerian state of Borno — which has been at the center of an Islamic extremists’ insurgency — said they have seen it all… » …
Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
Embiid — still in the second year of a $196 million extension he signed ahead of the 2021 season — became the third cornerstone player this offseason to sign a massive contract with the 76ers. The team hasn’t won an NBA title since 1983… » …
Fed jumbo rate cut puts pressure on money market fund investors
Fed jumbo rate cut puts pressure on money market fund investors » …
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill » …
Slick City Action Park Announces First 50 Locations
Slick City Action Park, the world’s first indoor slide and air court park designed for all ages, has hit a major growth milestone with 50 locations open or signed. Launched in February with franchise opportunities for its patented slide technology, Slick City has already sold 32 franchises and signed 18 corporate leases, surpassing its goal
SeaWorld Orlando Unveils World’s First Fully Immersive Arctic Flying Theater – Soar Over Breathtaking Landscapes, Chase the Dazzling Northern Lights and Encounter Majestic Wildlife – Opening Spring 2025
SeaWorld Orlando, known as the Coaster Capital of Orlando, has announced its latest attraction set to open in Spring 2025: the world’s first Arctic flying theater. This new indoor experience will allow families to soar over icy landscapes and dive underwater to encounter beluga whales, orcas, walruses, and other majestic creatures. Rain or shine, this
Cracker Barrel Celebrates 55th Birthday with Special Promotions
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is celebrating its 55th birthday with special offers, including free slices of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake and beverages from its 1969 menu for new and existing Cracker Barrel Rewards™ Members with a minimum dine-in purchase. The celebrations, which run through Sept. 22, kick off a yearlong tribute to the
Vansevenant goes solo for Stage 3 win at Tour of Luxembourg to claim race lead from Van der Poel
Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal-QuickStep) went solo for the win on Stage 3 at the Tour of Luxembourg to claim the race lead from Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck… » …
Mathematicians Discover New Shapes to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
Mathematicians have long wondered how “shapes of constant width” behave in higher dimensions. A surprisingly simple construction has given them an answer. The post Mathematicians Discover New Shapes to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem first appeared on Quanta Magazine… » …