History buffs (and specifically World War I history buffs): You might want to clear your morning schedule. Starting at 9:30 a.m. ET today, the National WWI Museum and Memorial is live streaming the unveiling of a century-old time capsule buried at the the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. According to a report from 1924, the capsule contains various documents and artifacts from the war, but we won’t know what they are for sure until it’s opened. Tune in to the unveiling here.
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Inside the Paris Motor Show, From Low-Cost EVs to a Car That Swims
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Let’s drive into the future together: This week, innovative cars are on display at the Paris Motor Show, one of the world’s biggest automotive exhibitions. Some of the compelling new concepts include a rectangular steering wheel reminiscent of video game controllers and a hybrid SUV capable of “swimming” for up to 30 minutes, per CNBC. In addition to showcasing daring designs (see: XPeng’s flying car), this year’s event is focused on low-cost electric vehicles. The EVs creating a buzz include Renault’s R4, inspired by its bestselling hatchback and expected to go for below $33,000, and BYD’s Sea Lion 07 SUV, which is looking to rival Tesla’s Model Y with a price tag under $30,000. Another one to keep an eye on is Leapmotor’s B10 SUV. Starting at around $14,000, it’s designed to target “younger consumers seeking a vehicle that offers not only advanced technology and connectivity but also strong environmental credentials at a competitive price,” per a press release.
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Health
Cervical Cancer Treatment Study Shows Promising Results
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A recent study found that a specific treatment plan could reduce the risk of patients dying from cervical cancer by 40%, marking “the biggest gain in survival since the adoption of chemoradiation in 1999,” Dr. Mary McCormack, the trial’s lead investigator at University College London, told The Guardian. The new regime involves a short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation, which is a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. To test its efficacy, researchers conducted a trial involving 500 women over 10 years. They found that after five years, 80% of those who received a short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation were alive, and for 72% of those survivors, the cancer hadn’t returned or spread. Using a different metric, the study authors also noted the 40% reduction in the risk of death and a35% reduction in the risk of recurrence when comparing the experimental group to control group members, who received only the standard course of chemoradiation. “Every improvement in survival for a cancer patient is important, especially when the treatment is well-tolerated and given for a relatively short time, allowing women to get back to their normal lives relatively quickly,” said McCormack. She added: “This approach is astraightforward way to make a positive difference, using existing drugs that are cheap and already approved for use in patients.”
Environment
How a Nature Researcher’s Notebook Became a Trove of Foliage Expertise
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In central Massachusetts, there’s a 2.5-mile loop dotted with trees called the Harvard Forest. While the natural scenery is majestic, another sight stands out: The bespectacled man who walks the loop every week in the spring and fall, chronicling his observations along the way. For over 30 years, John O’Keefe has jotted diligent notes about the shifts in the trees, from when the leaves bud to when they change color and drop. This daily ritual has evolved into a treasure trove of records, and the research doesn’t require drones or any cutting-edge technology — just a pair of comfortable shoes, time, and hard-earned experience. “I have a PhD in forest ecology, but I’ve learned so much more just by making the close observations of individual plants and walking the same trail for years,” O’Keefe told Smithsonian Magazine. “That’s where you really learn.” Now, though, O’Keefe has passed his notebook to Greta VanScoy, a researcher and educator at the Harvard Forest who has been trained to see things through his eyes. “He’s the bar,” she said.
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Nothing — not even a traffic accident — can keep 93-year-old Steve Young from cheering on the football players at Antioch Community High School in Illinois. Since 1946, Young has attended every football game and most other sporting events at the Chicago-area school. Meet the legendary superfan.
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Caught Stealing is the name of an upcoming thriller starring Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, and Regina King. It’s also an apt description for Tonic the cat, who was caught stealing the producer’s seat on the film’s set in New York this week.
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