On the 72nd floor of One World Trade Center, Newsweek hosted two exciting events in September. Experts in medicine and climate action gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can solve problems in their fields. One event focused on using AI to help doctors with tough tasks, so they can s
In the field of medicine, facts and evidence should always take precedence over personal opinions and biases. Unfortunately, a growing trend of politicization is threatening the integrity of medical education. As a physician and a representative in Congress, I've witnessed firsthand how ideological
In the world of professional sports, injuries can be a major setback for athletes and their teams. For Christian McCaffrey, a talented running back for the 49ers, a calf strain turned into a more serious Achilles issue, forcing him to seek expert advice from a specialist in Germany. The news of McC
In the medical world, there are instances where doctors and medical professionals have gotten it wrong, leading to unintended and often devastating consequences. These blind spots are often rooted in dogmatic thinking, groupthink, and a lack of critical evaluation of the evidence. In his book "Blind
The study of carpenter ants' lifesaving amputations has left scientists in awe. These tiny insects have evolved to perform surgery on their colony siblings to prevent the spread of infection. With a survival rate of over 90%, it's clear that these ants are skilled surgeons. But what makes them so ad
The recent deaths of three young football players have sparked a fresh wave of concern about the safety of the sport. One proposed solution to this problem is the use of soft-shell helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps. But do these covers really make a difference, or are they just a false sense of s
The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub has just received a major boost in the form of a $7.5 million grant from the Joint Committee on Finance. This funding will support a contract between BioForward, the leader of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. But w
As the Texas Rangers' season came to a close, fans were dealt a devastating blow: their star shortstop, Corey Seager, is done for the year. And to make matters worse, he won't be healing on his own this time around. Instead, he'll be undergoing sports hernia surgery, marking the second consecutive o
The article discusses SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, a five-day private spacewalk that will conduct 36 different experiments from 31 institutions. The mission aims to better understand spaceflight's impacts on the human body, providing crucial insights for further crewed exploration efforts. The art
The world of music is often romanticized as a realm of creativity and passion, but the harsh reality is that performing arts health is a relatively new field, and musicians are often left to suffer in silence. UW-La Crosse assistant professor Kourtney Austin is working to change this narrative by
