Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Although watchful waiting is appropriate for low-risk cases, many are diagnosed at an advanced stage because of racial health disparities.
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Where tomorrow’s scientists prefer to live − and where they’d rather not Science + Tech – The Conversation
A survey of graduate students found that California and New York are the most desirable destinations. Over half of survey-takers said they’d be unwilling to move to Alabama, Mississippi or Arkansas.
AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders Science + Tech – The Conversation
Natural disasters prompt a flood of social media posts. AI can help sift the wheat of helpful information from the chaff of chitchat and misinformation.
Why collect asteroid samples? 4 essential reads on what these tiny bits of space rock can tell scientists Science + Tech – The Conversation
Missions that return asteroid samples bring home more than just very expensive dust. These samples can provide valuable insights for scientists and commercial interests.
Researchers uncovered hundreds of genes linked to OCD, providing clues about how it changes the brain − new research Science + Tech – The Conversation
Researchers examined the DNA of over 53,000 people with OCD and over 2 million people without OCD, gathering data that could one day improve treatment.
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake Health – The Conversation
When people over 65 lose Medicaid coverage, they stop seeing their doctors for preventive care due to high costs. This in turn leads to worse health outcomes and higher health care costs.
How your genes interact with your environment changes your disease risk − new research counts the ways Science + Tech – The Conversation
Environmental factors such as lifestyle and the medications you take influence the effects your genes have on your body − and can clarify how diseases develop.
Challenges to high-performance computing threaten US innovation Science + Tech – The Conversation
Today’s supercomputers are enormously powerful, but the work they do − running AI and tackling difficult science − is pushing them to their limits. Building bigger supercomputers won’t be easy.
Pacific voyagers’ remarkable environmental knowledge allowed for long-distance navigation without Western technology Science + Tech – The Conversation
Looking to the stars is an important part of how Pacific voyagers navigate. But deep knowledge of ocean currents, winds and waves, along with mental mapping strategies, are critical too.
Algebra is more than alphabet soup – it’s the language of algorithms and relationships Science + Tech – The Conversation
What do Sudoku, AI, Rubik’s cubes, clocks and molecules have in common? They can all be reimagined as algebraic equations.