Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed Sunday due to the government shutdown, with their websites urging visitors to check back for updates on when they'll reopen.
The big picture: All of the Smithsonian's institutions, including its research centers, 21 museums and the National Zoo, are affected by the temporary closure. The zoo emphasized on its site that its beloved pandas and other animals "will continue to be fed and cared for."
For years, patients have had to navigate a maze of conflicting mammogram advice. Now, artificial intelligence could help cut through the noise — by tailoring breast cancer screening schedules to individual risk.
Why it matters: AI is beginning to bridge the gap between one-size-fits-all screening guidelines and personalized medicine. By analyzing thousands of mammograms and patient outcomes, new tools can help doctors better identify who's at highest risk — and when they should be screened.
