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The effects of long COVID on severe liver injury and liver stiffness are becoming increasingly apparent as more research is conducted. Recent study has shown that covid infection can cause increase in liver stiffness. The liver stiffness is a…

How to master the causal inference do operator and why you need it in your data science tool bagPhoto by Bradyn Trollip on UnsplashFully explained, end-to-end examples of causal inference that have actual, working source code are very hard to find on the Internet or in books, as I have discovered in my journey to understand how this emerging technology works and why it is so important.But if you persevere it is certainly well worth the effort as it will be able to solve a different type of problem that does not have a…

Now we're getting into some of May's more exotic abilities. In Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" films, Peter Parker clings to walls, thanks to tiny claw-like talons that sprout from his fingertips, giving him a powerful gripping ability. In the comics, Spider-Man can mentally make his molecules bond with virtually any surface. Every part of his body can create this near-unbreakable bond, allowing Peter to stick to walls using only his back or take calls by sticking his smartphone to his foot. Originally, it…

Netflix’s latest crime thriller, The Recruit, brought its first season to an explosive finale upon dropping on the service on Dec. 16. The show, which stars To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before breakout Noah Centineo, follows Owen, a young CIA lawyer who gets caught up in a web of conspiracy after Max, a former asset, threatens to expose her relationship with the CIA unless they help her clear her name. It’s an intriguing premise, and things only get more interesting up to and throughout the show’s cliffhanger-filled…

After a long 13-year wait, the sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar has finally premiered in theaters, and it was worth the wait. Taking place more than a decade after the original film, Jake Sully continues to battle the RDA on Pandora as a member of the alien Na’vi. He and his mate, Neytir,i have started their family — they have two sons, Neteyam and Lo’ak; a daughter, Tuk; an adoptive daughter, Kiri; and an adoptive human son, “Spider” (so yeah, they’ve been very busy parents). While the many years of waiting may have…

Image: The Pokémon CompanyDecember 16, 1997 saw the broadcast of the 38th episode of the legendary Pokémon anime in Japan—and the last time it was ever broadcast at all, thanks to a scene that changed broadcast TV in the country for a generation.“Dennō Senshi Porygon,” translated as “Computer Warrior Porygon,” was named for the polygonal, technological creature that is one of the weirdest designs in Pokémon’s original 151-strong roster. Itisn’t controversial because of a moment of violence or anything of an adult nature…

Screenshot: Sony Pictures AnimationNow this one’s interesting. The badge, belt, the uniform and the fact that he’s acting as some kind of multiversal traffic director make this feel like a riff on the “Spider-Cop” gag from Insomniac’s game Marvel’s Spider-Man. In that game—which faced criticism for its portrayal of Spider-Man as a staunch accomplice of the NYPD, aiding them in the setup of an OSCORP-branded citywide surveillance system—Peter has a running bit with his NYPD contact, Yuri Watanabe, in which he adapts the…

From December 14, any player that owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be treated with a free, next-generation update. This update gives players access to improved graphics as well new quests, cosmetics, and more, all for free if you already own the game. Those who do not own the game will be able to buy The Witcher 3: Complete Edition, which includes the next-gen update as well as both of the game's narrative expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. In addition to all of that content, developer CD…

A great helper for debuggingPhoto by Anne Nygård on UnsplashWe rarely get a script running without any errors on the first try, which is absolutely normal when writing code. The important and sometimes challenging part is to fix these errors.The process of fixing the errors and making the script work as expected can take many iterations depending on the experience of the programmer and the information we have about the error. Programming languages give us some hints as to what might be causing the error, which is…

Apple TV is the umbrella term for Apple’s living room strategy. It encompasses hardware, software, and a streaming service, all of which share in the “Apple TV” name. Or maybe you’re talking about the Apple TV app, which is available most just on Apple TV, but on other Apple products. It gets a little confusing, perhaps. But that’s where we come in. This is everything you need to know about Apple TV. Phil Nickinson/Digital Trends Apple TV hardware Generally speaking when you talk about Apple TV, you’re talking about…