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Protecting Older Adults: Tips to Avoid Fraud and Scams
As a geriatrician, I have seen firsthand how older adults are increasingly becoming targets for fraud and scams. The consequences of falling victim to these schemes can be devastating, causing trauma, shame, and self-doubt...
Mary Louisa Willard: Chemistry Professor Turned Crime Buster
Mary Louisa Willard, a chemistry professor at Pennsylvania State University in the late 1920s, was a unique and colorful character, well-known in her hometown of State College, Pa. for her pink Cadillac and her...
Unraveling the Mystery of JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’ in the Universe’s Puzzle
Technological advancements often lead to discovering hidden mysteries in the universe, just like how infrared cameras revealed a hidden portrait in one of Picasso's paintings. Similarly, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered...
Top 6 Kitchen Scraps for Your Garden: Easy Composting Tips
Compost is a great way to improve your garden soil. It helps to make the soil healthier and stronger by adding organic material. Making compost can take some time, but there are ways to...
Who Qualifies as an Astronaut in the Age of Private Spaceflight?
The title of "astronaut" is a prestigious label that only a select few individuals have had the opportunity to earn, with just 652 people having ventured into outer space. In the early days of...
Top 10 Tablets for College Students 2024: Reviews & Buying Guide
Tablets designed for college students offer the functionality of a laptop with the convenience and portability of a smaller device. Whether you are conducting research, writing essays, creating presentations, or using design tools, selecting...
Protecting Satellites from Space Radiation with Innovative Materials
The space environment is incredibly harsh, filled with extreme radiation that can damage spacecraft and satellites. Scientists are constantly searching for materials that can withstand these conditions. Recently, a team of materials researchers discovered...
Revealing the Surprising Youth of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a well-known feature in our Solar System. It is a massive vortex of winds with speeds reaching up to 400 kilometers per hour, wider than Earth's diameter. The reddish...
Debunking the Myth: Dinosaurs and the Ancient Griffin Legend
A scholarly article once suggested that the griffin, a mythical creature with the head of a raptor, body of a lion, and wings of an eagle, was inspired by ancient prospectors stumbling upon a...
Buying Dinosaur Bones: The Super-Rich Target Stegosaurus Fossils
Last month, a newly discovered Stegosaurus skeleton was announced to be up for auction with an expected price of $6 million. While it is legal in many places to dig up, buy, and sell...