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Skin Cancer Detection: A Fresh Look with Deep Learning

January 22, 2025

Imagine if detecting skin cancer could be as simple as snapping a picture. Scientists are working on just that! They're using a special kind of computer program called convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and these aren't your average programs. They're like super-smart detectives that can spot patt

science

Why Do Some Folks Trust Scientists Less?

January 22, 2025

Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be

politics

Bill Nelson Bids Farewell as NASA Chief, Ushering in New Era

January 22, 2025

In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t

technology

iPhone 17: A Fresh Design Twist?

January 22, 2025

For a while now, Apple's iPhones have been looking pretty similar. The iPhone 16 didn't shake things up much, with only some minor changes like slightly bigger screens for the 'Pro' models. Some people might say these designs are getting a bit boring, and it's tough to tell new models apart from old

environment

Improving Tropical Cyclone Forecasts: A New Way to Predict Rapid Intensification

January 22, 2025

Tropical cyclones, especially ones that quickly gain strength, are tough to forecast. When these storms intensify by 27 miles per hour within a day, it's called rapid intensification (RI). This is tricky to predict, with current models only getting it right about 82. 6% of the time, and incorrectly

politics

China Steps Up While US Steps Back

January 22, 2025

China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its glob

environment

President Trump's Environmental Shake-Up: Day One Actions and Impacts

January 22, 2025

On his first day in office, President Trump sparked controversy by announcing plans to roll back environmental protections and boost fossil fuel production. One of his main targets was California's aggressive auto emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. This ban, kn

health

Comparing Traditional and Tech-Assisted Implant Surgeries: A Laboratory Study

January 21, 2025

Scientists recently put three different methods of dental implant surgery under the microscope. They looked at how precise each was, how long each took, and how the experience of the surgeon affected the time needed. The methods were: doing it by hand (like in the old days), using static computer as

sports

Minnesota Roller Derby: Two Decades of Action and Love

January 21, 2025

Ever heard of Minnesota Roller Derby (MNRD)? Well, they've been rocking the flat track for 20 whole years! This skater-run, volunteer-driven league started back in 2004 and has been going strong ever since. They kicked off their first bout at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in 2005 and have been lovin' it ev

politics

NASA's Top Job in Flux as Trump's Second Term Begins

January 21, 2025

President Trump's second term kicked off with big plans for Mars but puzzling leadership at NASA. In his inaugural speech, Trump talked about sending astronauts to Mars, but there was confusion about who was in charge at NASA. Bill Nelson and Pam Melroy had just stepped down as administrator and dep