Helga and Zohar could possibly be two of the most important mannequins for the future of trips to the moon. They’re two mannequins that resemble women both inside and out; they contain slices of plastic that mimic the density of bones, muscles, and organs in a female body. Scientists chose to mimic female bodies because female bodies are more vulnerable to radiation and its consequences, like breast and ovarian cancer, which will be a problem for the increasing number of women joining the ranks of astronauts worldwide. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
