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Science|Technology

Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could prevent astronauts from getting disoriented in space

When you’re an astronaut landing on the Moon, you can’t rely on the same gravitational cues we have on Earth. But regimented training with sensory devices could one day prevent spatial disorientation.

Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could prevent astronauts from getting disoriented in space
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|US

Buyouts can bring relief from medical debt, but they’re far from a cure

Local governments are increasingly buying – and forgiving – their residents’ medical debt.

Buyouts can bring relief from medical debt, but they’re far from a cure
Environment|Science|Technology

More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported – here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that can leak from oil and gas wells, pipelines and landfills. Satellites can spot the releases fast enough to get them fixed and help protect the climate.

More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported – here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health
Health

Students with mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support

More preteen boys are struggling with behavioral issues, while more teen girls are experiencing anxiety and depression.

Students with mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support
Environment|Science

Whales are recovering from near extinction, but industrial fishing around Antarctica competes for their sole food source

The Southern Ocean’s krill-rich waters attract multiple species of filter-feeding whales – and, increasingly, fishing boats.

Whales are recovering from near extinction, but industrial fishing around Antarctica competes for their sole food source
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

A 25-year study reveals how empathy is passed from parents to teens to their future children

Everyone wants to raise kind children, but telling kids to be nice gets you only so far − young people need to practice those skills with their peers.

A 25-year study reveals how empathy is passed from parents to teens to their future children
Finance|Health|US

Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount

Researchers found that nearly 74% of patients who reached out about a billing mistake received bill corrections. For those who negotiated their bills, nearly 62% saw a price drop.

Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount

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