NASA Prepares to Say 'Farewell' to InSight Spacecraft
A closer look at what goes into wrapping up the mission as the spacecraft’s power supply continues to dwindle.
Month: October 2022
Blood and Guts – How Germs Can Spread from Your Blood and Gastrointestinal System
Two reservoirs where germs can live and thrive in the human body are your blood and gastrointestinal (GI) system. When germs spread from these reservo…
6 Facts to Know About COVID-19 Vaccination for Children
For the best protection, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible. Le…
The Results Are In: How Nutritious Is Food in the US?
The nation’s largest food and drink companies are “not making adequate progress” on their promises to make, market, and sell healthy food and d…
NASA and ESA Agree on Next Steps to Return Mars Samples to Earth
The agency’s Perseverance rover will establish the first sample depot on Mars.
CDC: Majority of US Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
The US has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, and 84% of those pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to a ne…
What Are the Risk and Protective Factors for Violent Child Death?
Gun violence and traffic crashes may seem like unpredictable events. But they are not random. They are systematic. Data reveal trends and patterns in …
NASA's InSight Lander Detects Stunning Meteoroid Impact on Mars
The agency’s lander felt the ground shake during the impact while cameras aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted the yawning new crater from…
Online Threat Training
Shift Everything host Chris Coffey speaks to Rich Wistocki, a retired suburban Chicago police detective who has dedicated his career to protecting children from online…
Teal pumpkins promote safe spaces for kids with allergies
For most children, trick-or-treating is a fun way to dress in costumes and collect their favorite candy. But for children with food allergies, this we…
