States with restrictive gun laws have lower rates of assault-related firearm deaths among youths, but youths from socially vulnerable communities are disproportionately impacted across the spectrum of state gun laws,…
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Meet the scientist (sort of) spending a year on Mars
A portion of Mars Dune Alpha is seen at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Living on Mars wasn’t exactly a childhood dream for Canadian biologist Kelly Haston, though…
Mechanical sails? Batteries? Shippers forming ‘green corridors’ to fast-track cleaner technologies
Loading docks are seen at the Port of Los Angeles, on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. A year ago, Los Angeles and Shanghai formed a partnership to create a green shipping…
New parents left unprepared due to UK Government health failures, report warns
Mothers and fathers left unprepared for parenthood by government health failures. Credit: University of Southampton Expectant mothers and fathers are being failed by the UK Government’s outdated public health plans…
Shipwreck identified as World War II Destroyer USS Mannert L. Abele (DD-733) |
A shipwreck found off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, has been identified as the USS Mannert L. Abele (DD-733) by the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). The USS Mannert…
WHO backs farmers to grow food instead of tobacco
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away from tobacco to help strengthen food security, particularly in Africa.…
Key facts about Neuralink, Musk’s cyborg gamble
Elon Musk standing next to a surgical robot during a Neuralink presentation in 2020. Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, has won US approval to test on humans. Here is what…
Sargassum seaweed carries potential for respiratory problems, says medical toxicologist
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A 5,000-mile floating mass of seaweed has already started washing up on Florida beaches, and with it, the potential for respiratory health concerns. A Baylor College…
AI makes it harder to spot deep fakes than ever before, but awareness is key, says expert
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As artificial intelligence programs continue to develop and access is easier than ever, it’s making it harder to separate fact from fiction. Just this week, an…
Setting healthy boundaries with your teen
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Ah, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that’s healthy. But there are times when your teen…
