Scientific American Frontiers
The show was produced by The Chedd-Angier-Lewis Production Company in collaboration with Scientific American magazine and was presented on PBS by Connecticut Public Television.
LGBT in Britain – Health
LGBT+ individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing healthcare, with high rates of mental health struggles and discrimination in medical settings. Findings in LGBT in Britain – Health Report, based on YouGov research with 5,000 LGBT+ people across England, Scotland, and Wales, highlight widespread disparities in healthcare experiences and well-being.
No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear
It’s the day after Christmas, after George W. Bush’s re-election. I’m staring out the window, feeling hopeless. I can’t write. I feel stuck and drained – like the energy to keep working has disappeared. Then the phone rings. It’s a fellow artist calling to wish me happy holidays.
Disruptive Technologies: Innovations Shaping the Future of Life, Business, and Economy
New technologies are emerging unprecedentedly, and each breakthrough is hailing as the next major shift. The potential "next big things" list continues to grow, but not every innovation will reshape business or society. However, some can disrupt the status quo, change our lives and work, and redefine value across industries so business and policy leaders can identify which technologies will have the most significant impact and prepare accordingly.
Parents in College By the Numbers
Two-generation (2Gen) strategies aim to assist parents and their children advance together as a unit. The programs create opportunities that enable families to develop and benefit from each other’s advancements. The 2Gen approach requires that both parents and children receive affordable access to quality educational resources. When young parents pursue college degrees, it results in better job opportunities while providing their children with strong early learning benefits and encouraging higher education pursuits in the next generation, which enhances long-term family financial stability.
Minority Mental Health
Every July, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on the challenges racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental health in the United States. Many individuals from these communities experience unique barriers when trying to access mental health services, and these issues have only worsened in recent years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. By increasing awareness and providing support, organizations and individuals can work together to ensure better mental health care for all.
The United States Probably Has More Foreign Military Bases Than Any Other People, Nation, or Empire in History
With most U.S. troops now withdrawn from Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s understandable that many Americans might not realize the extent of the U.S. military’s global reach. In fact, hundreds of American military bases and hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members remain stationed across the world. Though not widely recognized, the U.S. maintains a network of bases across the planet – far more than any nation has ever had – stretching from Honduras to Oman, Germany to Japan, and Singapore to Djibouti.
Email Continues to Deliver Strong ROI and Value for Marketers
Despite periodic claims of declining, email continues to thrive as a core marketing channel. Its sustained success, however, hinges on marketers addressing the impact of mobile usage, increasing message volume, and data-driven personalization. These trends are detailed in eMarketer’s report, “Email Marketing Benchmarks 2016: Relevancy, Frequency, Deliverability, and Mobility.”
Update on Twitter's Rate Limits
To ensure the authenticity of its user base, Twitter has implemented measures to remove spam and bot accounts from the platform. These actions included temporarily limiting usage to detect and eliminate harmful accounts effectively. According to the company, advance notice of these measures could have allowed bad actors to adjust their behavior and evade detection.
Everything You Need to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people diagnosed with COPD have both conditions. Emphysema gradually damages the lung’s air sacs, making it harder to exhale. Chronic bronchitis causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to mucus buildup.