NYTIMES (Carl Zimmer) - Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’
An eminent fossil hunter takes the reins at the National Academy of Sciences in a turbulent moment for American researchers.
AF (Airman Harrison Stone 137th Special Operations Wing) - 137th SOW hosts tactical communicators in AFSOC course
The multi-week course brings together XCOMM special operators across active duty, guard and reserve wings to develop the skills and knowledge needed to set-up and operate communication systems in any environment. The training includes use of austere-like conditions and specialized AFSOC communications equipment to build their familiarity and proficiency as tactical communicators.
NYTIMES (Teddy Rosenbluth) - Physician Assistants Are Everywhere. Should You See One?
They wear white coats and do many things a doctor would do — and their numbers are increasing rapidly.
AI:The rapid expansion of physician assistants in the medical field has led to an increasing number of these professionals performing tasks traditionally reserved for doctors. As their presence grows throughout the healthcare system, questions arise regarding whether patients should rely on these practitioners or continue seeking out primary physicians and specialists.Open