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Dive into the fascinating intersection of #psychology, #neuroscience, and #linguistics with Dr. Kara Federmeier, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and co-director of the Illinois Language and Literacy Initiative. Explore how our brains create meaning from everyday experiences, what makes certain images or words more memorable, and how advanced technology like #AI intersects with human cognition. “How the Brain Interprets the Language” is now on the Curious by Nature podcast with Dr. Kara Federmeier. Follow us! Spotify Podcast: https://bit.ly/3W8er7V Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/40eIegH

Missile defense: it’s about strategy, precision, and sometimes, hard limits. This week, we’re taking a closer look at #Israel’s #IronDome and the layered defense systems like the Arrow and the David’s Sling that protect against modern threats. Our guest, #global #security expert Wes Rumbaugh, breaks down how these systems work, what they can (and can’t) do, and why hitting a missile in mid-air is #rocket #science. Plus, we dive into the U.S.’s role and challenges. “Why Is Missile Defense More Than ‘Hitting a Bullet with a Bullet’?” is now on the Curious by Nature podcast with Wes Rumbaugh. Follow us! Spotify Podcast: https://bit.ly/4a1dzaW Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/41ZbQkB

#Gun #violence and accidental #firearm injuries remain a uniquely American challenge, with devastating impacts on young lives. Addressing these issues requires a balance of #education, #policy, and #community engagement. Dr. David Schwebel, director of the UAB Youth Safety Lab, sheds light on actionable strategies to safeguard #children. “Reducing Accidental Gun Deaths in America” is now on the Curious by Nature podcast with Dr. David Schwebel. Follow us! Spotify Podcast: https://bit.ly/49U2A33 Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/4gwwRHV UAB College of Arts & Sciences

To celebrate the coming of 2025, I wanted to share some of the most popular Newswise articles from 2024.   Here are some top issues that have captured reporters' interest this year. There were so many amazing articles, and looking back at the best stories of 2024 was fun. I’m sharing the top 10 because we have to whittle it down. 1. Mutant Chornobyl wolves evolve anti-cancer abilities 35 years after nuclear disaster by the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB)- Brett Burk 2. Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks by Michigan Medicine 3. 3D Ice Printing can Create Artificial Blood Vessels in Engineered Tissue by the Biophysical Society 4. Historian’s latest book explores how American politics became nasty, dysfunctional and a threat to the republic by Binghamton University 5. Expert Available: Election Stress – How to Cope Ahead of Election Day and After by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist 6. Middle-aged Americans lonelier than European counterpart by the American Psychological Association 7. From Opioid Overdose to Treatment Initiation: Outcomes Associated with Peer Support in Emergency Departments by Rutgers University–New Brunswick 8. Pennsylvania's Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation by The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education ROTHMAN INSTITUTE ORTHOPAEDIC FOUNDATION 9. Dengue Fever Lands in LA: How Global Warming Is Affecting Health by Cedars-Sinai 10. Accessing the Lesser Known Nucleon by the Thomas Jefferson Accelerator Facility - Kandice Carter I hope these articles bring you some comfort and inspiration, as they have me, by showing how research continues to help us understand life and make a difference for so many. Here’s to 2025, filled with meaningful research and knowledge.

Increasing #Chemotherapy Effectiveness with #Oleanolic #Acid from #Grapes https://lnkd.in/gt9h9Y6b Sbarro Health Research Organization Temple University Temple University College of Science and Technology Antonio Giordano

Dr. Timo Vuori, a strategy expert from Aalto University, explores how emotions like fear, overconfidence, and passion shape #leadership and #decision-making. Using examples like #Nokia’s downfall and #ElonMusk’s #Twitter acquisition, he reveals how emotions can drive innovation or lead to costly mistakes. “Elon Musk and Emotional Decisions” is now on the Curious by Nature podcast with Dr. Timo Vuori. Follow us! Spotify Podcast: https://bit.ly/3VRoKNP Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/49QhJm1

Dr. Shuo Sun, a physicist at the University of Colorado Boulder, as he explores the groundbreaking world of #quantum #photonics and entanglement. Discover how his work in quantum #computing, #communication, and sensing is pushing the boundaries of #science and shaping future #technologies. “A Fascinating Glimpse into Quantum Photonics” is now on the Curious by Nature podcast with Dr. Shuo Sun. Follow us! Spotify Podcast: https://bit.ly/3COzWEa Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fSrBy2

NASA's Webb Finds Planet-Forming Disks Lived Longer in Early Universe New data confirms Hubble finding and refutes current theories of planet formation in universe’s early days. Space Telescope Science Institute https://lnkd.in/ggct7w-t #nasa #spacetelescope #universe #SpaceDiscovery #galaxy #Planets

For those battling #treatment-resistant #depression, a groundbreaking solution is here. Join Dr. Amy Grooms from UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as they explore the innovative #SAINT protocol. Using advanced #brain mapping, magnetic stimulation, and #machinelearning, this therapy delivers life-changing results in just five days. “80% Success Rate in Depression Treatment” is now on the Curious by Nature podcast with Dr. Amy Grooms. Follow us! Spotify Podcast: https://bit.ly/3OSpw99 Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/4guLNWs

A New Galaxy, Much Like Our Own Stunning new photographs by a Wellesley College-led team of #astronomers have revealed a newly forming #galaxy that looks remarkably similar to a young #MilkyWay. https://lnkd.in/gV3qyaKg