Monday, April 20, 2015

Doctor Oz

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a very popular talk show host, is being bashed by other doctors for his “unacceptable” position on faculty of Columbia University. Other doctors are harshly accusing him of not maintaining moral integrity in his television work, but Oz is trying to fight back. He claims that he is sharing his knowledge and beliefs with his viewers and is trying to help them and answer any questions they might have. Physicians and doctors around the world are contacting Columbia University about their concerns expressing their disapproval of the television host’s faculty position. They believe he has said misleading things that are biased, but as for now Columbia University stands by their decisions.

Debra, Goldschmidt. "Doctors Want Mehmet Oz to Resign Position at Columbia - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 20 Apr. 2015. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.  <http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/17/health/dr-oz-columbia-letter/index.html>.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Hollows on Mercury

NASA's probe has recently captured new images on Mercury. They have found features on the surface that they call hollows, known as “irregularly shaped flat floored depressions.” They are over ten meters deep and barely a kilometer wide. The scientists, including David Blewett who is from John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, gathered from this observation that Mercury is losing some sodium and potassium, because those are lighter weight. These hollows surprised scientist and they weren’t something they expected to see. These hollows are fairly young, because of the small size. The scientist says they would have eroded over time, which they have not done yet.

"Strange 'Hollows' on Mercury Revealed by NASA Probe : DNews." DNews. Web. 6 Apr. 2015. <http://news.discovery.com/space/strange-hollows-on-mercury-revealed-by-nasa-probe-150406.htm>.