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The Battle for Inclusivity in Medical Schools

February 13, 2025

Medical schools are under fire. Not from a new virus or a natural disaster. But from political attacks. These attacks are targeting programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. These programs are crucial for creating a medical workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. But

science

When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

February 13, 2025

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm

education

Brain Power in the Countryside: How Education Can Boost Rural Farming

February 13, 2025

Rural areas in China are getting a boost from a unique program. The "One Village, One University Student" initiative is all about bringing fresh minds to the countryside. The goal? To create a workforce that genuinely understands and loves agriculture. This isn't just about having more people in the

technology

Samsung's Battery Plans: Big Promises, Small Steps?

February 12, 2025

Samsung is facing a challenge in the battery race. While Chinese competitors are embracing silicon-carbon batteries, Samsung is lagging behind. The tech giant was rumored to be planning a 7, 000mAh battery for the Galaxy S26 series, but a tipster claims otherwise. According to this tipster, Samsung'

politics

Doctor's Dollars: Where the Surgeons' Money Goes

February 12, 2025

Surgeons have been dipping into their funds for political influence. This all began in 2001, when the American College Surgeons group established a political action committee called SurgeonsPAC. This committee, a group of people, helps to give money to people running for Congress in the United

health

Kids in Crisis: How Changes in Healthcare Affect Mental Health Services

February 12, 2025

Imagine this: Kids who have been through terrible stuff like sexual assault, trauma, or being kicked out of their homes are now struggling to get the mental health help they desperately need. Why? Because of changes in healthcare policies. These kids are part of a community mental health program, an

weather

Chilly Wednesday Night Brings Winter Mix to New England

February 12, 2025

Wednesday night is shaping up to be a cold one across New England. A new storm system is moving in, following a cold front that brought light snow to the south coast overnight. Temperatures will dip a few degrees below average, with highs hovering near freezing throughout the day. This winter has be

technology

California Sky Dazzled by SpaceX's Starlink Show

February 12, 2025

A SpaceX rocket launch lit up the evening sky over Southern California. All eyes were on the sky, and for a good reason. SpaceX successfully sent a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 6 PM on a Monday evening. This wasn't just any rocket, though. It was on its 23rd mission. ...

technology

Speeding Up Healthcare Tech: COVID-19's Push and Pull

February 12, 2025

COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec

science

Pandora's Space Journey: NASA's latest Exoplanet Hunt

February 12, 2025

In a recent development, NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch a small satellite mission focused on exoplanet science. This mission, part of NASA's Astrophysics Pioneers program, involves a smallsat named Pandora. Pandora is equipped with a 45-centimeter telescope and optical and infrared detectors. Its