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All New Softball Docuseries Coming to Gamecocks+

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Steve Fink

Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on Gamecocks+, "The Follow" is headed to Beckham Field and behind the scenes of the rise of the South Carolina softball program to among the nation's best. In year one under head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard, the Gamecocks find themselves not only in the Super Regionals, but set to host one of the most historic programs in collegiate softball history with UCLA coming to town.
Artificial Intelligence is Making Us All Suspicious of Internet Content

3 weeks ago | principia-scientific.com | Steve Fink

Written by Steve Fink on May 14, 2025. Posted in Current News NEW YORK — Americans’ confidence in online content has hit rock bottom. Most people now believe the majority of what they see on the internet isn’t trustworthy, according to a nationwide poll. The survey of 2,000 adults by Talker Research paints a concerning picture. Americans believe only 41% of online content is accurate, factual, and made by humans.
Money Worries Crushing Mental Health: 7 in 10 Americans Report Peak Financial Stress

1 month ago | studyfinds.org | Steve Fink

(Photo by Damir Khabirov on Shutterstock) In a nutshell 7 in 10 Americans report all-time high financial anxiety, with 40% taking mental health days off work or school to cope Only 14% currently receive therapy, with cost being the biggest barrier (29%) to seeking professional mental health support Americans are turning to self-care alternatives: 65% use music, 51% engage in hobbies, and 71% exercise weekly to manage stress NEW YORK — Americans are drowning in money worries, and it’s taking a...
The Memory Project That's Reshaping How We Combat Hate

1 month ago | studyfinds.org | Steve Fink

(© lobro - stock.adobe.com) In a nutshell Active participation in digital history projects increases people’s motivation to commemorate past atrocities and fight present-day discrimination The effects go beyond the specific historical event—working with Holocaust documents also increased support for commemorating colonial victims The key factor driving change is “participative efficacy”—people’s belief that their individual actions make a meaningful difference to collective goals BERLIN —...
Tonka Hemingway Selected by Las Vegas in the Fourth Round of the NFL Draft

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Steve Fink

University of South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 33rd pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. He was the 135th player taken overall. Hemingway, a 6-2 7/8, 282-pounder from Conway, S.C, spent five seasons in Columbia, appearing in all 61 games, starting 28, during that span, matching Kai Kroeger for the most games played in school history.
Scientists map brain activity during lucid dreaming for first time ever

1 month ago | nexusnewsfeed.com | Steve Fink

In a nutshell Scientists have mapped brain activity during lucid dreaming for the first time, showing increased gamma activity in the precuneus region at the moment of becoming lucid During lucid dreaming, brain regions communicate more effectively with each other compared to regular dreaming, particularly in the alpha frequency band Understanding the brain’s activity during lucid dreaming could lead to better treatments for nightmares and deeper insights into human consciousness NIJMEGEN,...
T.J. Sanders Selected by Buffalo in the Second Round of the NFL Draft

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Steve Fink

University of South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the ninth pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday. He was the 41st player selected overall. Sanders, a 6-3 5/8, 305-pounder from Marion, S.C., spent four seasons in the Carolina program. He appeared in 39 games with 16 career starts. He logged 109 tackles with 17.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. In 2024, Sanders appeared in all 13 games making nine starts.
First Image From Upgraded Solar Telescope Shows Sun Like Never Before

1 month ago | studyfinds.org | Steve Fink

A narrow-band image of the Sun at a wavelength of λ=588.9nm, that of a well known solar sodium line also known as the “NaD line.” The image was acquired during recent first light efforts with the VTF at the Inouye, and shows how precisely the structures within a sunspot are resolved. Each pixel in the original version of the image corresponds to 10 km (or 6.2 miles) on the Sun. (Credit: VTF/KIS/NSF/NSO/AURA)In a nutshellThe Daniel K.
Plant-Based Diets Build Muscle Just as Well as Animal Proteins

1 month ago | studyfinds.org | Steve Fink

(© Mircea.Netea - stock.adobe.com)In a nutshellVegan diets support muscle protein synthesis at the same rate as omnivorous diets when protein intake is matched (1.1-1.2g per kg of body weight). How you distribute protein throughout the day (evenly across meals vs. mostly at dinner) doesn’t significantly impact muscle growth. Vegan dieters reported higher energy levels and less fatigue, while omnivorous dieters reported greater meal satisfaction. CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
Garnet Claims Close 10-7 Victory Over Black in Spring Showdown

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Steve Fink

Luke Doty's touchdown pass to Malik Clark as the first half expired highlighted Garnet's 10-7 win over Black in South Carolina's annual Garnet & Black Spring Game presented by Palmetto Shirt Company. The game was played in front of 36,358 fans at Williams-Brice Stadium on Friday night. The defenses dominated most of the game as the teams combined for just 401 yards of offense and 18 first downs while punting 13 times.