Risks of Decompression Sickness and Venous Thromboembolism during Spaceflight and Patent Foramen Ovale Implications

Kim Lowe Human Systems Standards Integrator Sep 22, 2026 The purpose of this working group was to assemble a panel of experts to review the most recent data related to extravehicular activity (EVA) prebreathe testing and decompression sickness (DCS) events, venous thromboembolism (VTE) in-flight occurrences, and patent foramen ovale (PFO) implication as they relate toContinue Reading

Spain’s First Astronaut, Pedro Duque, Named IEEE Honorary Member

Many youngsters fascinated by exploring outer space dream of becoming an astronaut, but few do. One who had the right stuff is Pedro Duque, who was Spain’s first astronaut. The aeronautics engineer flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station. After retiring as an astronaut, he headed Spain’s Ministry of Science, InnovationContinue Reading

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With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them., UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes? With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to whoContinue Reading

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US charge point operator PowerUp America has been selected to receive four new funding awards through the North Carolina DOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The company will use the funding to bring public DC fast charging stations to Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro and Whiteville, communities located along North Carolina’sContinue Reading

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Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40 millionContinue Reading