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The Power of Using Numbers Effectively in Writing
In today's world, the facts of climate change are well-known and widely reported. However, communicating these numbers effectively can be a challenge due to high levels of innumeracy and math anxiety among the general...
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Dialysis Services Across the Country
Doctors are changing treatment plans for American patients with kidney failure three weeks after Hurricane Helene damaged a medical supply manufacturer in North Carolina. The plant, owned by Baxter International, makes half the nation's...
Rethinking the Age of the Universe: James Webb Telescope Sparks Debate
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making significant discoveries since its launch in December 2021. It has provided groundbreaking insights into the earliest and most distant known galaxies, dating back to just...
Future of Leap Seconds: Potential Abandonment by Global Timekeepers
Long ago, humans defined a day as the time it takes Earth to make one rotation about its axis. However, Earth's rotation has been slowing down over the years, leading to the addition of...
In Search of the Best Explanation: Why Simple Isn’t Always Better
Occam’s razor is a well-known principle that suggests the simplest explanation is often closest to the truth. However, when we look at the complexity of the natural world, we must question whether simplicity always...
The Impact of Implicit Bias on Healthcare Delivery: Understanding and Addressing the Effects
Implicit bias in healthcare is a serious issue that can impact patient care and outcomes. Doctors, like all humans, have unconscious biases that can lead to unfair judgment calls. These biases can affect communication...
2024 Election’s Impact on Climate Change Action
The impact of the 2024 election on climate change action is a crucial issue that will determine the future of our planet. The stark differences between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald...
Teaching Endangered Birds to Migrate for Conservation Efforts
Parenting a flock of Northern Bald Ibises is no easy task. Over the last six months, biologists Barbara Steininger and Helena Wehner have dedicated themselves to hand-feeding and nurturing dozens of endangered chicks. They...
Ban on Smartphones in Schools Urged to Stop Children from ‘Doom-Scrolling’
Sir Keir Starmer is being asked to support a new law that would ban smartphones in schools to prevent children from "doom-scrolling." This request comes after Number 10 declined to endorse the plan. Former...
Gaia Space Telescope Discovers 55 Runaway Stars Racing Away from Stellar Cluster
A team of astronomers using Europe's Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. They have found 55 runaway stars being...