Data from the IAEA Breast Milk Consumption Database. “The data published so far only come from a few countries. To be able to draw more robust conclusions that could help implement policies and practices, we need more data,” said Victor Ochieng Owino, a nutrition specialist at the IAEA. “The available data come mainly from countries […]
President Joe Biden’s term will expire on January 20, 2025, at which time a new president will be inaugurated. He ended his decades-long political career last month by announcing he would not seek re-election. Biden endorsed his running mate, Kamala Harris, in the November election. Soon after, the tributes began pouring in. Many of them
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a call for proposals from “qualified researchers and multidisciplinary teams” on the practical deployment and scaling of technologies that will enable data sharing while preserving privacy. The NSF said it plans to award 26 grants totaling $23 million. The awards will be made as standard or continuing
PARIS – A woman with chin-length blond hair appeared on the screen in front of the U.S. women’s volleyball team. She spoke by analogy. She commanded a room, even a virtual one, like no one else. She was a real fury, star forward Jordan Larson thought. “Who is this woman?” the four-time Olympian asked. Sue
Welcome to our daily Olympics newsletter. I’m your tour guide John Cherwa and it’s a pleasure to have the fastest man alive from the United States. No matter by how much — in this case 0.005 seconds — Noah Lyles of the United States is the fastest man in the world. He won the 100
Scientists sound alarm over new surge in cancers, private spacewalk postponed A new blood test for cancer, helpful parasites for cats and a new type of wood in this week’s news roundup. By Rachel Feltman and Kelso Harper and Fonda Mwangi Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/American scientist Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners. Let’s kick off the first
Campus Health in Macon is located in the Drake Field House. As we prepare for the new academic year, Dr. Lynn Denny, medical director of Mercer Medicine Campus Health, spoke to The Den about how to get health care at the newly revamped campus medical clinic. Campus Health was previously called the Student Health Center.
A Catholic bishop and an Orthodox artist are calling on believers and non-believers of all backgrounds to open their minds to a world more complex than what meets the eye. Bishop Robert Barron, the most widely followed Catholic bishop in the world outside the Vatican, hosted his second annual Wonder Conference focusing on the intersection
April Choi works as an engineer at the Kennedy Space Center. And she’s also an expert in whipping. Literally. She holds world records. Choi will discuss both roles as a guest speaker at Science Night Live, the adults-only event at the Orlando Science Center on Saturday night. His professional background includes circus arts, dance, education
Opening: Leaders at the ribbon cutting ceremony for a health care clinic in Whittier. July was a busy month for the Alhambra-based company Astrana Health Inc. Astrana, formerly Apollo Medical Holdings, is a healthcare management and technology company that enables physician groups to better manage their practices and improve outcomes for the patients they serve.