Astronomers are using simulated images to tackle the data deluge from modern survey telescopes. A new project called PhoSim creates ultra-realistic fake astronomical images to train algorithms and understand image distortions. An astronomy pressor explains: https://buff.ly/0qu63pR #space image
When #pain lingers without reason, it's called neuropathic pain. Research on the GluD1 brain receptor aims to repair faulty pain processing networks rather than just masking symptoms: https://buff.ly/28UJU3q
65% of employers cite soft skills as the top gap among new graduates. Power skills like adaptability, empathy and inclusivity drive innovation and strengthen teams.
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Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success
My experience in the corporate world showed me how much the human element matters. I went into academia to translate theory into practice.
Trump’s 2026 budget proposes slashing the Historic Preservation Fund by over 90%, despite its bipartisan support and zero cost to taxpayers. A preservationist warns the move could gut efforts to protect America’s architectural and cultural heritage in all 50 states.
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Trump administration aims to slash funds that preserve the nation’s rich architectural and cultural history
The program is a crucial source of funding, particularly in small towns and rural America, where privately raised cultural heritage funds are harde...
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“If the details are not ironed out, the experts would say, ‘This isn’t going to last’” A former diplomat who now teaches diplomacy explains why most ceasefires fail (research shows an estimated 80% of them) – and what’s needed for them to hold:
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Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold
While Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire after 12 days of airstrikes, it isn’t clear what specific measures, if any, the countries might ...
Marketing techniques used to sell products can also encourage healthier behaviors. A public health expert explains how segmentation analysis and perceptual mapping inform health messaging: https://buff.ly/FhqAc7W
States with strict #abortion laws saw a 16% increase in women choosing long-acting contraception or sterilization after Dobbs. Men getting vasectomies jumped 33%. Public health scholars weigh in on shifting birth control trends: https://buff.ly/gsFmVK8
Concrete homes could revolutionize affordable housing in the US, according to an architecture professor. A new open source precast system allows for quick assembly, energy efficiency, and resilience against extreme weather - all at competitive costs. https://buff.ly/8azh06v image
The end of Biden-era carbon capture grants could spark a new industrial revolution in the US. A civil engineering professor explains how materials innovation and new manufacturing techniques promise fundamental transformation for heavy industries like cement, steel, and chemicals. https://buff.ly/eskb08U
Congress has the power to declare war, but there are loopholes big enough to fly a B2 bomber through on the way to Iran. A political scientist looks at the precedents: https://buff.ly/ZoKZfIy