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Sprucing Up Forensic Training in Ukraine: Lessons from Abroad

January 27, 2025

Forensic experts in Ukraine play a crucial role in solving crimes, but their training and certification process needs a facelift. Right now, the system is overseen by various ministries and central executive bodies. By looking at how the US, UK, and some European Union countries do things, we can fi

health

How AI Helps Predict Outcomes in Aortic Arch Shapes for TAVR Procedures

January 27, 2025

Did you know that the shape of your aortic arch can impact the success of a heart valve replacement? This is particularly important for a procedure called transfemoral TAVR, where doctors replace a faulty heart valve through the femoral artery. Until now, no one had really looked into how the shape

science

The Visionary Behind Contact Lenses: Professor Eric Papas

January 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered how contact lenses work? Well, someone who has been crucial in figuring that out is Professor Eric Papas. He's one of the top experts in the world when it comes to researching and developing contact lenses. Imagine trying to put a tiny lens on your eye that needs to be comfort

science

Discovering Soybean's Secret Weapon: The Sec14 Gene Family and Its Role in Stress Tolerance

January 26, 2025

Ever wonder how plants survive harsh conditions like dry spells or salty soils? One key player is the Sec14 gene family, a group of genes with a special domain that helps regulate lipids, the building blocks of cell membranes. This family has been around since the days of yeast, and it's found in al

science

Alien Sightings: A Psychologist's Perspective

January 24, 2025

Imagine a scientist who spends their career studying human perception and memory, then turns their attention to UFOs and alien abductions. That's what Don Donderi, a psychology professor from McGill University, did. He's been curious about UFOs since he was a kid and has even consulted on high-profi

crime

The ELI Database: A New Tool for Eyewitness Research

January 22, 2025

For a long time, scientists have been studying how well people can identify criminals from lineups. They usually set up a fake crime and then show people a lineup of photos to see if they can pick out the "culprit. " Researchers created something new called the Eyewitness Lineup Identity (ELI) datab

science

The Science Game: Who Wins and Who Loses?

January 22, 2025

In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic

technology

Trump Teams Up with Tech Leaders for Massive AI Project

January 22, 2025

On his first full day back in office, Donald Trump gathered influential tech figures like Oracle's Larry Ellison, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. They had a big plan up their sleeves: a $500 billion AI project called Stargate. This isn't just any AI project; it's about creating en

entertainment

The Royal Podcast Challenge: Harry and Meghan’s Spotify Journey

January 18, 2025

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s podcast venture with Spotify didn’t turn out the way they hoped. They struggled to produce regular content and had some bold ideas. Harry, for instance, was eager to chat with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about their leadership styles. Meghan’s podcast, Archetypes

politics

President Biden on ERA: A Step Forward, but What's Next?

January 18, 2025

On Friday, President Biden made a significant announcement regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). He stated that he believes the ERA has achieved ratification and is now a part of the Constitution. This amendment, often referred to as the 28th Amendment, ensures equal rights and legal protectio