Parker Solar Probe: Humanity’s First Visit to a Star
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is transforming our understanding of the Sun and how its changing conditions impact the solar system, including Earth and other planets. This mission takes the spacecraft through the Sun’s outer atmosphere, closer to its surface than any previous spacecraft, enduring extreme heat and radiation to provide the closest observations of a star ever recorded.
10 Reasons Why AI-Powered, Automated Customer Service Is The Future
Automation has become a part of daily life, allowing people to handle various tasks with ease – whether it's ordering food, checking in at the airport, booking a hotel, or scheduling a doctor's appointment. The customer service sector is no exception. Advancements in technology continue to reshape how businesses interact with customers. By 2020, experts estimated that over 85% of customer interactions would be managed without human intervention.
Treatment and Intervention Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aim to reduce symptoms that impact daily life and overall quality of life. Since ASD affects each person differently, individuals with ASD have unique strengths, challenges, and treatment needs. As a result, treatment plans are tailored to the individual and often involve collaboration among multiple professionals.
About the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a nationwide program that assesses the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. Unlike most surveys, NHANES combines interviews and physical examinations, providing a comprehensive look at public health. It is a key initiative of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responsible for collecting critical health data for the nation.
Folic Acid
The CDC recommends 400 mcg of folic acid per day and dietary folate from various foods for all women of reproductive age. This prevents the baby from significant congenital disabilities in the brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida).
Why Happy Employees Are 12% More Productive
Traditional thinking suggests that increasing employee wages is the key to improving productivity. However, emerging research indicates that employee happiness plays a significant role in workplace efficiency. Companies that recognize this connection are beginning to implement changes, with measurable improvements in productivity.
About Asian/Pacific Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The term Asian/Pacific is broad and includes the entire Asian continent along with the Pacific Islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia), and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Easter Island).
The Decline of Wikipedia
Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites globally, yet it operates unlike other top-ranking platforms. Instead of being managed by a major corporation, it is maintained by a group of volunteers who work under assumed names and frequently debate one another. The site rarely experiments with new features to attract users and has remained unchanged for years. Despite this, the English-language version alone sees around 10 billion page views monthly.
Is Too Little Sleep A Cause of Weight Gain?
Studies suggest that not getting enough sleep may negatively affect metabolism. For example, adults who sleep only four hours a night, compared to those who get ten hours, tend to feel hungrier and crave more calorie-rich, high-carb foods. Observational research also shows a link between insufficient sleep and obesity. Similar trends have been observed in children and teens.
Google Tracks Your Movements
Google is so determined to keep track of your location that it continues logging your movements, even if you've told it not to. An investigation by the Associated Press revealed that several Google services on both Android phones and iPhones collect and store location data – even when users believe they’ve disabled tracking through privacy settings.