NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft Resumes Science & Operations, Exits Safe Mode
NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, mission returned to normal science and relay operations on May 28, 2022, after recovering f…
Month: May 2022
NASA's Perseverance Studies the Wild Winds of Jezero Crater
The rover’s weather sensors witnessed daily whirlwinds and more while studying the Red Planet.
Latinos, Are You Prepared for the BA.2.12.1 Variant?
The COVID-19 saga continues as the virus continues to mutate, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) identify new subvariants of the O…
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Captures Video of Record Flight
Imagery has come down from Mars capturing a recent fight in which the rotorcraft flew farther and faster than ever before.
Comment: Tell Government to Consider People Walking in Vehicle Safety Rating System
With roads designed to favor cars and the growing size of megacars – SUVs and passenger trucks – it’s no surprise traffic fatalities are on the …
What is PPE?
You may be wearing PPE on your face right now. A mask is a common form of PPE, or “personal protective equipment,” as are respirators, gowns, glov…
Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Gun Violence in America
Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released a statement on gun violence as a public health crisis.
Latina Warrior Beats Cancer, Saves Lives Through Education and Advocacy
“The good news is, we can’t kill you trying to save you. You showed up fit to fight.” Still in shock of recent events, Loriana Hernandez-Aldama …
The Massive Need for Equitable Latino Representation in Clinical Trials
Latinos represent less than 10% of volunteers in cancer clinical trials. The lack of Latinos in clinical trials makes it harder for researchers to fin…
Did You Know? May 20, 2022
"Did You Know?" is a weekly feature from the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite …
