Groundbreaking Device Aids Spinal Injury Recovery, Scientists Address Lack of Diversity in Brain Research Simply Science

A device that stimulates spinal nerves shows promising results in aiding spinal injury recovery. Scientists make a groundbreaking discovery to ensure equity in brain research. Plus, an 18-year-old Augusta native graduates with a Master of Science, and we explore the science of seasonal adaptation in phenology.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/20/arc-ex-device-aids-recovery-spinal-injuries-trialhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-lack-diversity-neurological-scientists-equity.htmlhttps://www.wjbf.com/news/18-year-old-augusta-native-graduates-with-master-of-science-from-meharry-medical-college/https://evolutionnews.org/2024/05/phenology-the-science-of-seasonal-adaptation/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Device aids recovery of people with spinal injuries, trial finds(00:04:35) Motivated by lack of diversity in neurological studies, scientists look to ensure equity in brain research(00:08:07) 18-year-old Augusta native graduates with Master of Science from Meharry Medical College(00:10:54) Phenology: The Science of Seasonal Adaptation