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35 Years Ago: STS-32 Returns the Long Duration Exposure Facility

On Jan. 9, 1990, space shuttle Columbia took off on its ninth flight, STS-32, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Its five-person crew of Commander Daniel Brandenstein, Pilot James Wetherbee, and Mission Specialists Bonnie Dunbar, Marsha Ivins, and David Low flew a then record-breaking 11-day mission to deploy the Syncom IV-F5 communications satellite […]

Business & Finance

How To Achieve Career Success With Performance, Image, And Exposure

Smiling male and female business people clapping while sitting by conference table in board meeting getty Leadership successwhether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, requires more than hard work and expertise. It demands a strategic approach to building trust, showcasing value, and creating opportunities for growth. The PIE framework—Performance, Image, and Exposure—provides a […]

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Screening study explores risks of chemical exposure from household products

Credit: Environmental Science & Technology (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c07903 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to characterize the chemical makeup of 81 common household items. Researchers also evaluated the potential risk to users. Exposure to chemicals can cause negative health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Building […]