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Children Who Survive Shootings Endure Huge Health Obstacles and Costs

Oronde McClain was struck by a stray bullet on a Philadelphia street corner when he was 10. The bullet shattered the back of his skull, splintering it into 36 pieces. McClain’s heart stopped, and he was technically dead for two minutes and 17 seconds. Although a hospital team shocked him back to life, McClain never […]

Published on November 6, 2023

Want the secret to less painful belly flops? These researchers have the answer.

Researchers investigated belly flop mechanics and found surprising insights about air-to-water impacts that could be useful for marine engineering applications. They set up a belly flop-like water experiment using a blunt cylinder but added an important vibrating twist to it. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on November 6, 2023

One in 7 Americans Has Had Long COVID

As many as 1 in 3 people who fall ill with COVID-19 will develop long COVID, with symptoms that can persist for months or years, a new study estimates. Nearly half of participants (47%) in a large-scale U.S. Census Bureau survey said they had been infected with COVID-19 by… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on November 6, 2023