BIED Society

Is there a definitive link between brain injury and suicide? What about other mental health challenges? Could mandatory MRI scans help identify those at risk? On this episode of the S.O.S. Podcast, we sit down with Kenneth T. Davis, PhD ?? an academic professional whose latest research proposes a groundbreaking approach to treatment. We explore what large-scale brain injury testing could mean for veterans, especially those whose injuries stem not from combat but from other aspects of military service. How would we determine whether an injury occurred during service? And what could this mean for veteran care and mental health support? Join us for this live discussion as we address an issue affecting countless individuals and their families. About Our Guest – Dr. Kenneth T. Davis Dr. Davis is the founder of the BIED Society and has extensive experience in national security, having served as a United States Marine Corps Officer and an Economic Growth Officer with USAID. As a Behavioral Economist, he has worked in 77 countries and held roles such as Army Deputy Chief of the Senate Liaison Division and Director for Systems Engineering Outreach with the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Dr. Davis is passionate about international affairs and mentoring the next generation of policy professionals. “I am most proud of helping our students get into their law school of choice or graduate school, or get their dream job with, for example, the FBI. They have huge smiles and really appreciate someone taking time to help mentor them on their journey.” Don’t miss this important conversation—tune in now! Watch the documentary trailer - https://lnkd.in/eJig49vz

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Electronics That Can Keep Batteries Alive in the Freezing Cold of Lunar Night A spacecraft exploring the Moon may freeze solid during the two-week long lunar night, when temperatures can plunge to -223°C (-369°F). To fix this, scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research Center are developing electronics that help spacecraft survive these icy conditions. During the Moon’s daytime, a spacecraft using these electronics can keep itself powered with solar panels that charge lithium-ion batteries, powering the spacecraft — but at night, the spacecraft can hibernate, shutting down and freezing to conserve energy. When the Sun comes up, the electronics regulate solar power to gradually thaw frozen batteries and safely restart the spacecraft. This new capability was tested with a circuit board made from off-the-shelf commercial components, working stably across temperatures from room temperature down to -200°C (-328°F) — proving it’s tough enough for lunar missions. Glenn is continuing to work on this technology that could enable rovers, landers, and payloads to survive lunar nights without using heaters and a lot of extra batteries. Learn more about this project, its key partners, and its NASA centers on our TechPort database: https://lnkd.in/eKxFivaY

The figures are the latest available from federal census data and suggest limited progress on the issue of suicide prevention by Veterans Affairs leaders.