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Pope Francis is hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo tests as weekend events are canceled

Pope Francis is hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo tests as weekend events are canceled

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic tests, the Vatican said, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old’s pontiff’s health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least. Francis has complained of breathing trouble and was diagnosed with bronchitis Feb. 6, but had continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican hotel suite. He had presided at an outdoor Mass on Sunday and attended his general audience Wednesday. But he has been handing off his speeches for an aide to read aloud, saying he was having trouble breathing. On Friday, he appeared bloated and pale during the handful of audiences he held before going to the hospital. The bloating appeared to indicate that the medication he was taking to help treat the lung infection was making him retain water. Christopher Lamb, CNN’s Vatican correspondent, saw Francis at the beginning of an audience Friday with CNN head Mark Thompson, and said the pope was mentally alert but struggling to speak for extended periods due …

CMS collaboration tests Lorentz symmetry with top quarks at the LHC

CMS collaboration tests Lorentz symmetry with top quarks at the LHC

In a major study conducted at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the CMS collaboration has explored whether top quarks – nature’s heaviest elementary particles – adhere to Einstein’s special theory of relativity. The research marks the first attempt to test Lorentz symmetry using top-quark pairs, providing critical insights into the validity of fundamental physical laws at high energies. Understanding Lorentz symmetry and special relativity Einstein’s special theory of relativity is one of the cornerstones of modern physics, forming the backbone of the Standard Model alongside quantum mechanics. A key aspect of this theory is Lorentz symmetry, which asserts that experimental results are independent of the orientation or velocity of the experimental setup within space-time. This principle has stood unchallenged for over a century. However, certain theoretical frameworks, such as specific models of string theory, suggest that Lorentz symmetry could break down at extremely high energies. If this were the case, experimental observations would depend on the orientation of the setup in space-time, potentially leaving detectable imprints even at the energies explored by the LHC. Previous …

NATO tests satellite internet as backup to sabotaged undersea cables

NATO tests satellite internet as backup to sabotaged undersea cables

A satellite orbits the planet Shutterstock / Andrei Armiagov Over the past couple years, undersea cables from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean have been severed in apparent acts of sabotage. Now a NATO-backed project has shown how to quickly re-establish the most critical communications using satellites. The first demonstration of the $2.5 million HEIST project – short for Hybrid Space-submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications – took place in Sweden on 16 January. This test simulated how software can swiftly match outgoing data communications with available satellite internet providers, such as SpaceX’s Starlink and Viasat. Source link

Eye tests in special schools will create ‘unfunded burden’

Eye tests in special schools will create ‘unfunded burden’

More from this theme Recent articles The government is ploughing ahead with delayed plans to offer students in all special schools in England free NHS eye tests – but it has been warned it could create a “huge unfunded burden”. In October, the government and NHS England re-committed to a pledge that eyesight checks would be carried out annually for students in all day or residential special education needs schools. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said NHS England will provide up to £12.7 million in funding annually from next year to support this national rollout, following a pilot in 83 schools. Sight tests will be done in participating schools, and children who need glasses will be given two pairs of their choice, with specialist frames included, free of charge, NHS guidance states. SeeAbility, a charity, says children with learning disabilities are 28 times more likely to have a serious sight problem, and thousands across the country are missing out on eye care they need. But it fears that the model from the …

5 Secret Tests To Immediately Determine Your Child’s Love Language

5 Secret Tests To Immediately Determine Your Child’s Love Language

Most people are familiar with the concept of love languages. They originated with Gary Chapman’s 1992 book “The 5 Love Languages” and describe the different ways in which people express and experience love.  While love languages are usually discussed regarding romantic relationships, parenting expert Emma Christmas says they are relevant for parents and children too. In a recent Instagram post, she shared a few ways to identify your child’s love language and use that knowledge to strengthen your bond.  Here are 5 secret tests you can use to determine your child’s love language: 1. Words of affirmation buritora | Shutterstock How to know: If your child frequently seeks compliments, praise, and opinions, words of affirmation are likely their primary love language. Constant questions are another indication of this. How to speak it back: Let your child hear you say good things about them, whether you directly tell them or not-so-casually allow them to “overhear” you. This doesn’t just have to be verbal — notes from you would also be treasured. RELATED: Kate Winslet Gives Brilliant …

The Download: how OpenAI tests its models, and the ethics of uterus transplants

The Download: how OpenAI tests its models, and the ethics of uterus transplants

The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 OpenAI may launch a web browserWhich would be a full-frontal assault on Google (The Information $)+ The Google browser break-up is an answer in search of a question. (FT $)+ OpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in a training data lawsuit. (The Verge) 2 Border militias are ready to help with Trump’s deportation plansRegardless of whether they’re asked to or not. (Wired $)+ Trump’s administration plans to radically curb the powers of the federal agency that protects unions. (WP $) 3 Russia hit Ukraine with a new type of missile Here’s what we know about it so far. (The Guardian) 4 Microsoft is about to turn 50And it’s every bit as relevant and powerful as it’s ever been. (Wired $) 5 China has overtaken Germany in industrial robot adoptionSouth Korea, however, remains streets ahead of both of them. (Reuters $)+ Three reasons robots are about to become way more useful. (MIT Technology Review)  6 The irresistible rise of cozy techOur devices, social media and now AI are encouraging us to keep looking inward. (New …

I Always Run These 6 Tests Before Buying New Headphones

I Always Run These 6 Tests Before Buying New Headphones

As an audiophile, I’m super picky about headphones. I usually don’t want to drop cash on them unless I know they can deliver. Over the years, I’ve refined a checklist of quick tests you can do in-store or even at home that help me get a true sense of what a pair of headphones can do. These tests also apply to other audio devices like earbuds or earphones. 1 Sound Quality and Frequency Range Master1305/Shutterstock Most human ears can hear between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz. In simple terms, the lower the number, the deeper the bass; the higher the number, the clearer the treble. I’m more interested in how well the headphones handle the frequencies in between because I believe that’s where most music lives. To test this, I usually fire up a few of my favorite tracks from different genres. I’ll start with something bass-heavy, like funk or dubstep, to see if the headphones can deliver those low-end thumps without drowning out everything else. If the bass overwhelms the mids and highs, I …

A Side Sleeper Tests and Reviews Popular Body Pillows (2024)

A Side Sleeper Tests and Reviews Popular Body Pillows (2024)

Being a side sleeper can be challenging. You have to constantly flip and flop for the right position and often use several pillows to support your body’s pressure points. Body pillows are the most obvious solution, long enough to cuddle fully while still supporting your limbs. I chose body pillows in a range of shapes and styles, from traditional, long, rectangular body pillows to pregnancy pillows in a variety shapes to see which style worked best for a strict side-only sleeper like me. I tested each of the pillows for a week while sleeping and lounging to see how the fill changed and moved over time and which pillow worked best for a side sleeper’s unique needs. There are tons of choices—including different fill, firmness, and shape—but these are our picks. Check out our many other sleep-related guides, including the Best Mattresses, Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers, Best Organic Mattresses, and Favorite Pillows. Updated October 2024: We’ve added the Bedgear Body Pillow, Arctic Sleep Medium Comfort Cool Gel Memory Foam Body Pillow, Alwyn Home Polyester …

Chinese Swimmers Had Previous Positive Tests for Banned Drug

Chinese Swimmers Had Previous Positive Tests for Banned Drug

After the revelation in April that 23 elite Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned substance months before the last Summer Olympic Games, China and the global antidoping authority vigorously defended their decisions to allow them to compete in the Games in 2021. The swimmers, they insisted, had not been doping. But as they made those claims, China and the antidoping authority were both aware that three of those 23 swimmers had tested positive several years earlier for a different performance-enhancing drug and had escaped being publicly identified and suspended in that case as well, according to a secret report reviewed by The New York Times. In both instances, China claimed that the swimmers had unwittingly ingested the banned substances, an explanation viewed with considerable skepticism by some antidoping experts. The two incidents add to longstanding suspicions among rival athletes about what they see as a pattern of Chinese doping and the unwillingness or inability of the global authority, the World Anti-Doping Agency, to deal with it. The three Chinese athletes revealed to have …