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Sean Duffy's Transportation Vision: Safety First, Tech in Mind

January 16, 2025

Sean Duffy, a former Congressman, is being considered for the role of Transportation Secretary by President-elect Trump. His main goal? Ensuring that America's roads and skies remain safe while embracing new technologies like drones and self-driving cars. Duffy wants to modernize the Department of T

science

Measuring Heat in Tiny Samples: How Thickness Affects Temperature Readings

January 16, 2025

Have you ever wondered how scientists measure heat in super small samples? One method they use is called plasmon energy expansion thermometry, or PEET. This method helps them see how hot different parts of a tiny sample are. Recently, scientists checked out how well PEET works in measuring the tempe

health

Is Obesity Always a Disease? Experts Draw the Line

January 16, 2025

A group of health experts has decided to split obesity into two categories: clinical and pre-clinical. This move aims to address the ongoing debate about whether obesity is always a disease. Obesity can lead to serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease, but not everyone with obesity has

health

Understanding Child Maltreatment Through Hospital Data in Germany

January 14, 2025

Germany faces a significant issue with child maltreatment. Hospital data plays a vital role in tackling this problem by helping to identify and support at-risk children and teens. However, there's a lack of systematic evaluation and classification of these hospital records. This piece aims to provid

health

Measuring Balance with IMUs: How Many Do We Need?

January 14, 2025

Standing still might seem simple, but it's a complex balance act. Many health conditions can mess with this balance, making daily tasks tough. Researchers usually test balance in labs, but now there are affordable tools called inertial measurement units (IMUs) that can check balance in real life. Bu

politics

Trump's Words on Expansion: A European Perspective

January 11, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments about expanding U. S. territory have sparked concern across Europe. He suggested that U. S. power should extend into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. This has raised eyebrows, especially in Europe, where leaders are trying to convince Russia's V

crime

Bourbon Street's Safety Dilemma: Balancing Fun and Protection

January 11, 2025

New Orleans is grappling with a perennial question after a recent attack: How can Bourbon Street be made safe without losing its unique charm? The deadly truck attack has sparked debates about security measures, from banning cars to turning the area into a state park. Locals, like waiter Bryan Casey

health

Handling Mass Casualty Events: What We Know and Can Do

January 11, 2025

Imagine you're at a crowded concert and a tragic event happens, causing many injuries at once. This situation is what we call a mass casualty incident (MCI). A group of experts recently looked at all the evidence and got together to figure out the best ways to handle these events. They did this as p

health

Health Care's New Face: Patients as Customers

January 11, 2025

Imagine walking into a store and seeing healthcare services lined up like products on shelves. That's what's happening these days. Patients are transforming into customers, using apps and online reviews to pick doctors and treatments. This shift has been happening over the last two decades, but the

technology

School Software Hack: Student Data at Risk?

January 11, 2025

Think of a big school software supplier, or maybe even one you use. Now imagine it got hacked, and some personal details were taken. That's just what happened. PowerSchool, a cloud-based platform for schools, got breached on December 28. Someone swiped two tables from their student info system, whic