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US Government Unveils Moon Navigation and Research Plans

December 18, 2024

The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru

sports

Yankees Welcome Former MVP Bellinger in Post-Soto Shakeup

December 18, 2024

The New York Yankees have made a significant move by acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. This trade comes as the Yankees continue to reshape their team after missing out on star player Juan Soto. Bellinger, who won the National League MVP award in 2019, brings a lot of potenti

health

How Gender Reporting in Physiotherapy Trials Needs Improvement

December 18, 2024

You might think that all studies on physiotherapy treatments take sex and gender into account. But guess what? They often don't. A recent review looked into this issue and found some surprising gaps. Researchers went through lots of studies to see how well they reported on sex and gender. What they

politics

Getting More Cops on Patrol: Mayor Adams' Plan

December 18, 2024

Mayor Adams wants more cops on the streets. He's asking Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to find ways to move cops from desk jobs back to patrol duties. Adams believes cops are good at hiding in administrative units, and he wants them back on the streets to fight crime. Patrick Hendry, head of the

health

Patients' Views on Early Detection of Colorectal and Prostate Cancers Over 12 Years

December 16, 2024

Imagine walking into your doctor's office for a routine check-up. You might not give much thought to the early detection methods for serious diseases like colorectal cancer (CRC) and prostate cancer (PCa). But what if we told you that a study has been keeping an eye on what patients think and do abo

politics

Unanswered Questions: Lawmakers Criticize Feds' Drone Response

December 16, 2024

Lawmakers from both political parties are voicing concerns about how the federal government is handling mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. On Sunday, they highlighted gaps in the response and called for more transparency. Officials have confirmed drone activity but insist there's no securi

politics

Cracking the Drone Mystery: New Tech Needed, Say Officials

December 16, 2024

Recently, mysterious drones have been buzzing over New York and New Jersey, causing worry among residents and officials. Representative Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, said many people are frustrated due to the uncertainty about these flights. National security officials insist these drones

technology

Mixing 3D Printing and Filament Winding for Better Composite Grooves

December 15, 2024

Imagine you need a super-strong, lightweight groove structure for an industry application. Sounds easy, right? Well, not quite. Traditional methods make this task pretty tricky. This is where a creative mix of 3D printing and filament winding comes into play. We're talking about a groove structure

health

Crafting Compelling Patient Stories for Healthcare Education

December 14, 2024

Healthcare education is evolving rapidly. Traditional lectures are taking a backseat to student-centered small-group sessions. Problem-based learning (PBL) has become a key part of many medical schools' curricula. This approach lets students identify their own knowledge gaps. For junior scientists l

health

“From Global to Local: Unpacking the 2021 Burden of Disease Study”

December 14, 2024

This year, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study was introduced, highlighting the enormous health impacts of COVID-19 globally. Unlike previous versions, this study specifically addresses both direct and indirect effects of the pandemic. What makes this edition unique is its potential to dri