Pushing a stroller changes how runners move, lowering some injury risks while raising others. Here’s what the biomechanics data reveals.
Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects Science + Tech – The Conversation
AI that anticipates where crimes are likely to occur and who might commit them has a troubling track record. Democratic accountability could shine a light on the technology and how it’s used.
Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide Health – The Conversation
The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the number of cases at home and abroad has experts worried.
Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions Science + Tech – The Conversation
An aerospace engineer explains why NASA, Space Force and other agencies are using or testing aerobraking for more fuel-efficient spacecraft.
Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with ‘Salmonella’ in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true Science + Tech – The Conversation
The legal, political and public health consequences of the largest Salmonella outbreak in the US underscore the importance of food safety inspections and disease surveillance.
Was it a stone tool or just a rock? An archaeologist explains how scientists can tell the difference Science + Tech – The Conversation
With a little guidance and a lot of practice, even you can make stone tools the way our oldest ancestors did – and learn to recognize the signs of a deliberately made tool.
Recycling asphalt pavement can help the environment − now scientists are putting the safety of recycled pavement to the test Science + Tech – The Conversation
Engineers came up with a set of tests to make sure reclaimed asphalt pavement resists skidding and sliding when wet.
‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism Health – The Conversation
Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.
When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting Health – The Conversation
Women who see doctors for pain from reproductive health conditions are often advised to relax and get help for anxiety instead.
Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society Science + Tech – The Conversation
Basic research that doesn’t have a specific industrial or experimental application still adds value outside the lab by engaging people with exciting research.