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Medical Notes: April 3, 2022

>> April 3, 2022

99% of commonly used chemicals are not sustainable New research shows that more than 99% of commonly used chemicals aren’t sustainable. Standard practice for these assessments don’t show the global impacts on natural ecosystems, so scientists created a more …

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Who’s Responsible for a Mass Shooting?

>> March 27, 2022

Even as many students switched to virtual learning, school shootings didn’t stop. One recent school shooter used his parents’ gun, and now they are facing charges for their role in the incident. Experts discuss how the accountability of mass shootings doesn’t …

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The Problem With a New Road Phenomenon Called ‘Super Speeding’

>> March 27, 2022

Less congested roads during the pandemic gave room for drivers to increase their speed, creating a whole new type of driving called ‘super speeding’. The issue is that there’s also been the largest number of car crash deaths since 2006. Experts talk about the …

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Medical Notes: March 27, 2022

>> March 27, 2022

AI outperforms expert humans in brain surgery instruction Is artificial intelligence replacing the teachers of America? Not quite, but a new report shows that AI tutoring systems can outperform even expert human instructors. Research published in JAMA …

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A Look at the Blood Diamonds Helping Fund Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

>> March 20, 2022

Russia produces one-third of the world’s rough diamonds, mainly from the Yakutia region of Siberia. The Russian government owns 33% of Alrosa, a publicly traded company that accounts for 90% of Russia’s diamond industry. Ian Smillie, an expert on conflict …

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Why ASPD is Still a Mystery: The Disorder Formerly Known as Sociopathy

>> March 20, 2022

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a disorder where those affected don’t feel empathy. Many serial killers and rapists have ASPD, so why haven’t we been looking for a cure? An expert talks about the challenges facing ASPD research. Guest …

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Medical Notes: March 20, 2022

>> March 20, 2022

IPCC report urges further action on climate change Climate change is causing more harm than we can keep up with, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report. Scientists think we could soon be overwhelmed by …

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How Fitness Apps Contribute to Eating Disorders

>> March 13, 2022

Fitness apps can be helpful, but for some people, obsessive meal tracking helped them develop an eating disorder. Experts talk about the slippery slope of the fitness industry, and discuss proper recovery methods. Guest Information: Dr. Kimberly …

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Why You Should Flush Your Goldfish Down the Toilet

>> March 13, 2022

Spring is a popular time for fish owners to get rid of their goldfish. Most people think that letting them loose in a pond is the best option, but you may want to rethink that. Experts discuss why goldfish should be flushed down the toilet instead of thrown …

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Medical Notes: March 13, 2022

>> March 13, 2022

Psilocybin-assisted therapy could help relieve depression for up to one year How are psychedelic mushrooms related to mental health? Well, a new paper in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found psilocybin-assisted therapy could help relieve depression for …

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Pig Organs Could Solve the Organ Shortage Crisis

>> March 6, 2022

Thousands of people die each year due to the organ shortage crisis. Recently, doctors successfully transplanted pig kidneys into a brain-dead human for the first time in history. An expert discusses how pigs could be the future of human organ …

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Can We Trust Computers to Drive Our Cars?

>> March 6, 2022

Self-driving cars seem to be our future, but how safe are they? Researchers have identified 32 major impacts automated cars could have on public health, and 17 of them are negative. Experts discuss what a possible future of self-driving cars will look …

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Medical Notes: April 3, 2022

Who’s Responsible for a Mass Shooting?

The Problem With a New Road Phenomenon Called ‘Super Speeding’

Medical Notes: March 27, 2022

A Look at the Blood Diamonds Helping Fund Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Why ASPD is Still a Mystery: The Disorder Formerly Known as Sociopathy

Medical Notes: March 20, 2022

Why You Should Flush Your Goldfish Down the Toilet

Medical Notes: March 13, 2022

Pig Organs Could Solve the Organ Shortage Crisis

Can We Trust Computers to Drive Our Cars?

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