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☕ The EU is about to shake up the global #coffee trade. Beginning on January 1, every coffee bean sold there will need to be certified “deforestation-free,” a rule with far-reaching impacts for farmers and companies that sell you coffee.
https://theconversation.com/how-europes-deforestation-law-could-change-the-global-coffee-trade-264011 #News #FoodStr #CoffeeStr
Tens of millions of Americans are unhappy with both the Democratic and Republican parties.
A public policy scholar looks at the structural barriers to giving voters a third choice — even when a billionaire like Elon Musk wants to start one.
https://theconversation.com/elon-musks-plans-for-a-new-political-party-will-likely-be-derailed-by-a-us-political-system-hostile-to-new-voices-261334 #news #politics #politicssucks
A staggering 10-20% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% actually have one.
This misconception can lead to less effective treatments and increased antibiotic resistance, a pharmacist explains #news #health #medicine https://theconversation.com/are-you-really-allergic-to-penicillin-a-pharmacist-explains-why-theres-a-good-chance-youre-not-and-how-you-can-find-out-for-sure-253839
The witch hunts of 1400-1780 and today's #misinformation crisis have striking parallels.
Both were fueled by new #media technologies that allowed false information to spread rapidly and widely
#Israel isn’t the first country to target nuclear scientists to keep its enemies from getting the bomb.
Two political scientists who have documented more than 100 cases say that, in addition to the ethical issues, it’s not clear that this is an effective strategy
#News #Iran
Over 95% of incarcerated people will eventually leave #prison.
Criminologists warn older inmates face unique challenges in housing, health care and reintegration after release.
#News #Newstr #CriminalJustice
6/20/2025, 1 engagement
The fear of #deportation hangs over unauthorized workers trying to fight exploitation, but all workers in the U.S. have rights. A Latin American studies professor explores the complex reality for millions of undocumented #immigrants in the American workforce:
Is "restraint" a more useful framework for US foreign policy than #isolationism? It may offer a middle path between disengagement and unrestrained global activism. A foreign policy scholar explains:
By Andrew Latham, Macalester College #diplomacy
“How are clouds’ shapes made?” asks Amanda, age 5, from Chile.
In our latest Curious Kids column, University of Albany environmental sciences professor Ross Lazear answers this fascinating question.
#curiouskids #weather
In 14th-century Avignon, women worked as fruit-sellers, tailoresses, tavern-keepers, butchers, candlemakers, carpenters, and even sword-makers. In “The Manly Priest”, historian Jennifer Thibodeaux reminds us 15% of households were headed by women.
#vatican #womenshistory
Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability. A new antioxidant material neutralizes brain-damaging molecules in mice, boosting recovery—offering hope for treatment. A materials science engineer explains:
#BrainInjury #Neuroscience
Loving-kindness, or metta, is a form of love cherished in #Buddhism—vastly different from romantic love. A communications professor explores how it’s seen as “limitless” and “unbounded.”
https://theconversation.com/this-valentines-day-try-loving-kindness-meditation-246001
#ValentinesDay #Mindfulness
2/12/2025, 1 engagement
Chocoholics, brace yourselves. Cocoa farms in regions like Northeastern Brazil and West Africa are facing a drying climate, and cacao trees need humidity to thrive. Less rain = less chocolate. A geographer explains:
https://theconversation.com/why-the-price-of-your-favorite-chocolate-will-continue-to-rise-246227
#news #climatechange #valentinesday
2/11/2025, 1 engagement
#Happiness is often seen as a U-shaped curve: youthful joy, struggles in early adulthood, and a late-life upswing. But this trend doesn’t hold in low-income, nonindustrialized societies. An #anthropology professor explains:
"As a 30-year #cybersecurity veteran, I find the activities of DOGE thus far concerning. Its broad mandate across government, seemingly nonexistent oversight, and the apparent lack of operational competence of its employees have demonstrated that DOGE could create conditions that are ideal for cybersecurity or data privacy incidents that affect the entire nation." https://theconversation.com/is-doge-a-cybersecurity-threat-a-security-expert-explains-the-dangers-of-violating-protocols-and-regulations-that-protect-government-computer-systems-249111 #News #ElonMusk
#Nutrition advice is rife with #misinformation. A medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience
#publichealth
Economists analyzed 400,000 #news stories about #capitalism and to determine whether it has fallen out of favor. To their surprise, they discovered that positive sentiment toward capitalism has been gradually increasing over time (#communism, too)
#News #AI #media #economics
From #Buddhist hungry ghosts to Haitian #zombies, a unique class at Case Western Reserve University examines how different cultures imagine death, the #afterlife, and the boundaries of humanity.
#News #HigherEd
#Evolution isn't a straight line. Research on fern reproduction reveals how plants can revert to simpler forms, highlighting the complex and unpredictable nature of evolutionary pathways.
#News #science #plants
Over 95% of incarcerated people will eventually leave #prison.
Criminologists warn older inmates face unique challenges in housing, health care and reintegration after release.
#News #Newstr #CriminalJustice
Here’s what you need to know about #RedNote, which is attracting many people missing #TikTok (or maybe they’ll come here?) https://theconversation.com/whats-happening-on-rednote-a-media-scholar-explains-the-app-tiktok-users-are-fleeing-to-and-the-cultural-moment-unfolding-there-247621
#PFAS chemicals resist degradation for up to 1,000 years. A group of #chemistry researchers developed a new light-driven technique could transform them into harmless chemicals and ions.
#science #news #chemistry
Frozen CSI: Key bacterial species that can serve as "biomarkers of death" in frigid conditions have been found by researchers, aiding investigators when visual examination falls short.
#science #death #bacteria
About one-third of the world’s #population – around 3 billion people – doesn’t have access to the #internet because of #infrastructure limitations, economic disparities or geographic isolation.
A new kind of aircraft is being tested to potentially provide easier internet access to rural areas (and disaster zones):
1/9/2025, 2 engagements
Cerebrospinal fluid surrounds your brain and spinal cord, and its importance can’t be overstated.
And unfortunately, CSF leaks are often misdiagnosed as #migraine, sinus #infections or #allergies.
#health
#Privacy settings in many apps can make you feel like you have good control over your data, but don’t be so sure.
You may be unaware of the additional steps needed to actually secure your data:
https://theconversation.com/complicated-app-settings-are-a-threat-to-user-privacy-235842
In two-parent families, mothers not only actually do more of the chores, they shoulder more of the cognitive load of planning, anticipating and delegating the chores.
And it all takes a serious toll on moms’ #mentalhealth.
1/2/2025, 1 engagement
From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, an aerospace engineer looks at the most exciting #space missions planned for 2025: https://theconversation.com/from-new-commercial-moon-landers-to-asteroid-investigations-expect-a-slate-of-exciting-space-missions-in-2025-243645 #science #news
With confirmation hearings coming up soon for Trump’s nominees to his cabinet, we’re taking a step back to answer some basic questions.
A lot of us haven’t studied civics since 7th grade, so here are some useful refreshers on the process and what these leaders of government departments actually do.
First up: why do we even have confirmation? 🧵
Here’s what the Attorney General does:
Here’s what the Secretary of Education does: #edusky
Here’s what the Director of National Intelligence does, written by someone who used to work very closely with the DNI:
The Director of the FBI isn’t a cabinet position, but we thought we’d explain what they do, too:
We’ll be publishing a bunch more of these profiles in January, so watch for the links here or subscribe to our free Politics Weekly newsletter:
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12/27/2024, 2 engagements
Trust in U.S. media hit a record low in 2024. A #journalism professor explains why Black Midwesterners are turning to alternative, trusted messengers for #news:
Preventive care is supposed to be free by law for millions of Americans thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but many don’t receive recommended preventive services, and the patients that do receive it spend millions of dollars every year on unexpected bills.
The main problem: There’s no specific regulations to determine exactly which services should be free, or for whom, or how often.
#Retirement doesn’t just lead to concerns about money. It also raises questions about one’s usefulness in the world.
“We should worry, as we think about retirement, more about what the good life for creatures like us – those who are now free from our jobs – should be,” writes a philosopher:
#philosophy #bigquestions
Disagree with that medical bill?
Research shows it’s worth calling your hospital billing office – 74% of people who did that saw a bill correction that brought the balance down.
#health
12/16/2024, 1 engagement
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We give it away free of charge under Creative Commons and support decentralized social platforms because we want to reach as many people as possible with accurate, trustworthy, insightful journalism.
Here are some of the places where our articles appeared this week: Yahoo! News looked at a history of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and how TV executives almost lost faith in it
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/why-charlie-brown-christmas-almost-134732217.html
In FastCompany, our look at the state of the arctic (not good) https://www.fastcompany.com/91244202/arctic-report-card-2024-climate-change-carbon-emissions-wildlife-wildfires-sea-ice
On DefenseOne, our analysis of post-Assad #syria: https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2024/12/stabilizing-syria-will-challenge-fractured-opposition-and-external-backers/401524/
The Space Review published our fascinating story on astrobiology https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4904/1
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Your "normal" blood test results may not actually be normal for you. A mathematician explains how #MachineLearning can find healthy blood count ranges for individual patients and improve predictions of their risk of future disease.https://theconversation.com/blood-tests-are-currently-one-size-fits-all-machine-learning-can-pinpoint-whats-truly-normal-for-each-patient-245730 #News #Medicine #AI #PersonalizedMedicine
To prepare for an ever hotter future, architects and city designers could learn from the past.
The Sumerians who lived in southern Iraq 6,000 years ago used thick walls and small windows to keep indoor temperatures cool. Ancient Egyptians harnessed the wind and funneled it downward into buildings. Ancient Puebloans understood the importance of solar orientation.
#climatechange #tips
As human #population increases, humans and animals share increasingly crowded landscapes. Which means everyone needs to be more informed in how to safely interact with #wildlife.
12/11/2024, 1 engagement
As human #population increases, humans and animals share increasingly crowded landscapes. Which means everyone needs to be more informed in how to safely interact with #wildlife.
The DEA is considering reclassifying marijuana as a schedule III drug, on a par with Tylenol 3. We had a drug policy expert weigh the pros and cons:
#health
Tommy John surgery, once reserved for saving the careers of #MLB pitchers, is now commonplace among teenage athletes. More than half of these procedures are performed on 15-19 year olds as youth sports intensify.
Loving is a practice, and it’s something we can improve on, according to a philosopher 🥰🥰🥰
This is because love is made up of other skills such as listening carefully and being present. If you get better at these skills, you get better at loving.
#philosophy #love #relationships
12/9/2024, 4 engagements
#Syria now faces a huge challenge: putting back together a country divided by 13 years of civil war and a half-century of brutal dictatorship. The rebels are themselves significantly divided.
Here's the background you need on the key players in the transition: buff.ly/4g1TnYY #News
#TikTok lost another round in court today, on its appeal of a U.S. law that would force the video app to divorce from its China-based parent company or be banned.
Lawyers for TikTok warn of ‘staggering’ consequences for #freespeech if the ban is allowed to happen. Here’s some analysis from #cybersecurity, #socialmedia and legal experts:
12/6/2024, 1 engagement
Talk about a fascinating role: Astronomer Chris Impey is part of an international advisory council designing messages for advanced alien civilizations—just in case they’re out there.
#News #Science #Astronomy #Space #ETPhoneHome #SETI
An app allows everyone to search for discriminatory roadway names, helping communities grasp the ubiquity of inequalities embedded in everyday spaces and the harm they cause:
Robots can now flip burgers, fry chicken, create pizzas, make sushi, prepare salads, serve ramen, bake bread, mix cocktails and do much more. AI can invent recipes based on the molecular compatibility of ingredients or whatever a kitchen has in stock. And more advanced concepts are in the works to automate the entire kitchen for fine dining.
#news #technology #restaurantindustry #AI #food #robots
12/2/2024, 3 engagements
Individual acts of #kindness and connection can have a real impact on making change. This is true at multiple levels: between individuals, between people and institutions, and between cultures.
A psychologist who researches human connection has this inspiring read for #Thanksgiving:
11/28/2024, 2 engagements
Americans agree the political system isn't serving them. From ranked-choice voting to multi-winner districts, Wellesley mathematics professor Ismar Volić explores 5 ideas to fix the political system:
#politics #democracy #math #news
11/22/2024, 2 engagements
New research on #kids and #attachment: There’s been a long-standing notion held by many psychologists that early attachment behaviors are mainly determined by a child’s temperament.
No: Even children with characteristics of a difficult temperament can benefit from the advantages that come from multiple secure attachments.
Some people can visualize things perfectly in their mind’s eye, while others can’t.
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes, and why it can be so helpful to improve this skill:
#science #neuroscience #psychology
11/20/2024, 3 engagements
Anthrobots built from human lung cells could one day deliver drugs or clear arterial plaque, with a natural "kill switch" preventing uncontrolled growth.
#health #science #bioengineering
11/19/2024, 1 engagement
A century ago, this woman, pioneering sex researcher Katharine Bement Davis, challenged the idea that respectable women did not – and should not – experience sexual desire, or have sex except to please men and have children.
But while Americans’ understanding of sex has improved over the past century, the “orgasm gap” between men and women is still very much with us.
#womenshistory #history
The roots of American patriotism go back to 1774 (and an anniversary you may have missed during the election) when delegates from 12 colonies united against British rule.
Their “Continental Association" defined patriotism through economic action and community solidarity. It reminded these very different Americans that they could act as patriots by pursuing a common interest.
Lessons for us all today: https://theconversation.com/to-american-revolutionaries-patriotism-meant-fair-dealing-with-one-another-238266 #history #newstr #news
There’s little reason not to make some sort of backup of your #photos, whether that’s on printed media, hard drives or in the cloud. The important thing is not which method to use, but to do it at all.
https://theconversation.com/how-to-archive-your-photos-in-the-digital-age-239175
#tech #photography
What will the diets of the future look like? The answer depends in part on what foods we can be persuaded to eat, and how
#foodstr #news
11/13/2024, 1 engagement
Alcohol remains central to American life, but drinking patterns are shifting.
A historian's college course examines changing trends, including prohibition, rising pandemic drinking and Gen Z's declining interest 🍻
https://theconversation.com/intoxication-nation-a-double-shot-of-us-history-235927
#food #drink #history
11/13/2024, 1 engagement
If you have dense breasts, it slightly increases your chances of getting breast cancer and it complicates screening.
Recent FDA rules are requiring mammography facilities to notify patients about their individual density so that they can make a more informed decision about their care.
#breastcancerawareness
11/9/2024, 1 engagement
Microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise.
#climate #news #weather
It's time for our weekly #news #quiz.
There are several politics questions, but let's skip ahead to the 5th question: Grammy-winner Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, arranged hits for stars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. He also composed the 1962 tune "Soul Bossa Nova," which became the theme song for which movie series?
A. James Bond B. Mission: Impossible C. The Fast and the Furious D. Austin Powers
Check your answer and see how well you've been following the news, here: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437
Trump's return to the presidency looks a lot like Andrew Jackson's:
Four years after a bitter defeat, Jackson took power. According to an Auburn University historian, "His restructured party and control over appointments allowed him to act with what seemed near-total impunity."
Here's some early perspective: https://theconversation.com/trumps-comeback-victory-after-reshaping-his-party-and-national-politics-looks-a-lot-like-andrew-jacksons-in-1828-242725 #Election2024
We all know how smartphone use can lead to information overload and decreased well-being.
Here’s a tech researcher’s 10 simple but effective tips to have a healthier relationship with your phone:
https://theconversation.com/heres-how-to-maintain-healthy-smartphone-habits-236555
#tech #healthyhabits
11/4/2024, 1 engagement
“The planet Jupiter has no solid ground – no surface, like the grass or dirt you tread here on Earth. There’s nothing to walk on, and no place to land a spaceship.
But how can that be?” A physicist explains:
#space #jupiter #science
The election doesn’t need to consume your #mentalhealth https://theconversation.com/election-anxiety-doesnt-need-to-win-here-are-3-science-backed-strategies-from-a-clinical-psychologist-to-rein-in-the-stress-242717 #news #election2024
This year, Americans will spend about $11 billion on #Halloween—about half the amount spent annually on dental care for children under age 17.
Besides #inflation, costs are also rising as people buy more candy, more pet costumes, and more pumpkins:
#economy
10/29/2024, 3 engagements
From Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot” to Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” to H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Dunwich Horror”, whip-poor-wills have often been a dark omen that haunted classic American #horror fiction.
But as the birds’ populations have declined by a horrifying 70%, they’re also seeing a near-extinction in books and movies:
#wildlife #fiction #books
People with normal color vision are more likely to be resistant to trying new foods than those with colorblindness.
Maybe seeing the world with a restricted color palate tones down an emotion-based resistance to new foods.
#food #science #psychology #emotion
The popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" continues a nearly 1000-year-old tradition of retelling the story of Sun Wukong, China’s mischievous monkey king.
#mythology #gaming
10/22/2024, 2 engagements
There’s an enduring expectation for #men to suppress their vulnerability, and it brings tragic mental health consequences.
#mentalhealth
10/22/2024, 10 engagements
New research suggests gut microbe imbalances in infants could predict autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear.
A study of thousands of Swedish children found differences in bacterial composition as early as birth.
There’s a long way to go before such screening becomes a standard part of pediatric care, but the findings reaffirm the growing body of evidence that the early gut microbiome plays a key role in shaping neurodevelopment.
#health #autism #ADHD
Leadership turmoil at OpenAI has led to departures of key safety advocates. Former executives warn that product launches are being rushed at the expense of safeguards.
Here’s the latest in OpenAI’s potential shift from nonprofit to for-profit:
#AI #Regulation #ArtificialIntelligence
Thanks to newly approved at-home rapid tests, you can simultaneously determine whether your symptoms are #COVID-19 or the #flu.
They're called multiplex tests because they can analyze for multiple viruses with just one swab up your nose.
A quick explainer from researchers who test the tests:
#health
#OTD 10 years ago, The Conversation launched in the United States: an Australian export to America, destined to flourish.
Since then, we've published 21,357 articles from 15,137 academic authors. Those stories have been read nearly 1.3 billion times.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone - especially you, our readers! 🍰 🔟 🎉
(If you'd like to give us present, let your friends know about a nonprofit, fact-based #news source with a commitment to decentralized social media)
10/21/2024, 2 engagements
Trump now calls for the U.S. to be a #Bitcoin superpower, while the Biden-Harris administration has imposed regulatory restrictions and vetoed industry-favored legislation.
A researcher of information systems and #AI examines both candidates’ records on #technology regulation –and calls out the important differences:
#cryptocurrency
10/19/2024, 1 engagement
New research on kids and attachment: There’s been a long-standing notion held by many psychologists that early attachment behaviors are mainly determined by a child’s temperament.
No: Even children with characteristics of a difficult temperament can benefit from the advantages that come from multiple secure attachments.
#parenting #psychology #research
10/15/2024, 1 engagement
Whales are recovering from near extinction – but now they’re competing directly with commercial fishermen for krill in the waters near Antarctica.
A coalition of nations is pressing for stricter fishing limits, but Russia and China have resisted. Research shows that if Antarctic krill fishing expands without limits, the whales’ fragile comeback could be reversed.
#wildlife #fishing #whales
10/15/2024, 1 engagement
Beware of the off-brand weight-loss drugs.
With Ozempic and Zepbound costing up to $1000 monthly, alternatives are flooding the market. But many carry hidden dangers, from stimulants increasing heart attack risk to contaminated peptide products.
#health #weightloss
10/14/2024, 1 engagement
Here’s some food for thought: Grocery prices in the U.S. are the lowest in the world even with inflation.
And by the way, despite the run-up in food prices, there’s little evidence of the price gouging.
#inflation #economy
10/14/2024, 1 engagement
No, it is not just calories in and calories out the right way to track your weight loss. It's actually about your gut microbes and leftovers.
If you're trying to lose weight, be careful: two foods may have the same number of calories, but other food factors and your microbes influence which calories your body uses more of.
Traditional diets like the Mediterranean and the Okinawan diet are rich in bioactives that support your mitochondrial health and metabolism. (Western diets often lack these crucial compounds).
10/13/2024, 5 engagements
Even in cases where tenants resolved their eviction notice in court and saw their case dismissed with a withdrawal or a win – their eviction filings led to immediate and long-term housing instability, income loss and job insecurity.
#law #housing #landlords #homelessness
10/11/2024, 1 engagement
Can you go 9 for 9 in today's #news #quiz? It's a hard one. Here's the first question:the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientists who used machine learning to better understand how proteins do what? A. WashB. RinseC. FoldD. Wrinkle Check your answer and try the full quiz:https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437
Ancient Maya peoples knew that human beings are not independent from nature but part of it.
One of the most powerful beings they worshiped was the creator god whose name is still spoken by millions of people every fall – Huracán, or #Hurricane.
10/10/2024, 3 engagements
The Taliban’s newly passed “vice and virtue” law is among the most repressive and discriminatory measures ever enacted by the Islamist fundamentalist group, not known for moderation:
#news #MiddleEast #Afghanistan
What's the possible harm in listening to music all the time?
How dangerous a sound is to your hearing depends on 3 things:
🎵The volume of the sound 🎵The length of time you listen 🎵and how close you are to the sound
And if you listen to music while you work, another thing to consider is the kind of music and how it might be distracting you or affecting your ability to multitask.
#health #music #hearingloss
10/10/2024, 1 engagement
This year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry recognizes 3 researchers for their use of machine learning to tackle one of biology’s biggest challenges: predicting the 3D shape of proteins and designing them from scratch. A fellow chemist breaks it down for us non-chemists: https://theconversation.com/machine-learning-cracked-the-protein-folding-problem-and-won-the-2024-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-240937 #NobelPrize #science #machinelearning #AI #technology #News #Newstr
“Minnesota nice, whether represented in policies or in being kind to neighbors, is a worthy ideal,” writes a scholar who has studied the experience of Vietnamese refugees in Minnesota.
But “...the trope of Minnesota nice has a more complex history – especially when it comes to nonwhite people.”
https://theconversation.com/the-contradictions-of-minnesota-nice-236751
#Midwest #Refugees #News
Public support for unions is near a 50-year high. And unions are mobilizing across industries, from autoworkers to violinists to cannabis drivers.
What’s fueling this new wave of organizing? Job insecurity and lagging wages.
#unions #workerrights #news
10/9/2024, 1 engagement
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics went to two researchers who pioneered the machine learning techniques that are at the core of ChatGPT generating text, Siri answering questions, and banks noticing fraudulent charges – as well as many other useful innovations. A statistician clearly explains the breakthrough, and how by awarding this Nobel, “the committee has signaled its hope in humanity’s potential to use these advances to promote human well-being and to build a sustainable world.”
#News #NobelPrize #Science #ML #AI
Harris and Trump's records on #abortion policies show stark contrasts.
Harris supports federal abortion rights, while Trump nominated the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
The latest from our series comparing the candidates’ records on key issues:
“Like the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and some of the rural activists it produced, Walz is trying to uncouple small-town politics from the politics of fear and cultural isolation.”
#Election2024
In July, representatives if 14 Palestinian groups, met in Beijing and agreed on a future unity government and elections.
It was the just the latest solution to Palestinian governance to go nowhere, and “72% of Palestinians recently polled said they saw no hope of the provisions agreed to in China being implemented any time soon.”
https://theconversation.com/palestinians-want-to-choose-their-own-leaders-a-year-of-war-has-distanced-them-further-from-this-democratic-goal-239463 #News #Palestine #IsraelPalestineConflict #Oct7
New technologies have made air travel safer and more efficient, but they’ve also resulted in messy delays and canceled flights.
Consider this a reminder to cope with air travel debacles with old school strategies like purchasing your tickets directly from airlines, having a plan B for your trip and being kind to airline staff who can’t control delays.
Public support for unions is near a 50-year high. And unions are mobilizing across industries, from autoworkers to violinists to cannabis drivers.
What’s fueling this new wave of organizing? Job insecurity and lagging wages.
#unions #workerrights #news
The types of smiles that politicians tend to display can give us insights into their personalities and how they'll lead.
From smiles of contempt and insincerity to smiles showcasing discomfort and embarrassment – we have an analysis from an expert in nonverbal communication:
#USPolitics #news #VPDebate2024
Astronomers have discovered a new class of galaxies called "Little Red Dots" – tiny galaxies that may contain either billions of stars packed incredibly densely or oversized supermassive black holes at their cores.
And they’re challenging the known understanding of the early universe.
#astronomy #space #science
"Although Vance and Walz have each presented themselves as typical 'Midwestern guys', they differ on what that means."
A political communications scholar looks at how the two men presented themselves and their positions at the #vpdebate https://theconversation.com/americas-dad-vs-the-manosphere-walz-vance-debate-highlights-two-versions-of-masculinity-240319 #News #uspolitics #Newstr
#HBD / Happy Birthday to Jimmy Carter, who turns 100 today.
Whether you liked his presidency or took issue with it, one thing is certain, according to the people who knew him best: His Christian faith is real to him, and his presidency embodied a commitment to a vision of the nation that aligned with his views of Jesus’ teachings on human rights and public service.
With more satellites in orbit than ever, companies and government agencies would benefit from looking at companies like Amazon and FedEx who do well managing complex fleets, coordinating operations and dealing with breakdowns.
#space #science
What is Hezbollah and what exactly is its role in Lebanon? And how big a blow is the Israeli killing of its longstanding leader, Hassan Nasrallah’s death?
The Conversation turned to Mireille Rebeiz, a #Lebanon expert at Dickinson College who is writing her second book on Hezbollah, to give essential background. https://theconversation.com/does-hezbollah-represent-lebanon-and-what-impact-will-the-death-of-longtime-leader-hassan-nasrallah-have-240062 #News #Newstr
How playing a record parallels other forms of the sacred in everyday life:
https://theconversation.com/putting-a-spiritual-spin-on-my-love-affair-with-vinyl-226706
#music #nostalgia
Welcome to this week's #News #quiz – go 8 for 8 and award yourself a gold star ⭐
First question is about current vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz. He was elected governor of Minnesota as a member of what political party?
A. Republican Party B. Democratic Party C. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party D. Communist-Socialist-Marxist Party
Check your answer (hint: it's not the obvious one) and try the whole quiz:
https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437
#Newstr #USpolitics
From Disney’s “Coco” to Nike Day of the Dead shoes, Día de los Muertos is more mainstream than ever.The popularization of this Mexican holiday is giving a new generation a chance to be proud of their culture.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
9/24/2024, 1 engagement
Pennsylvania – known since the 1800s as the “Keystone State” – because of its central status has received a lot of love this election cycle.
But why is Pennsylvania so important?
A political scientist breaks down Harris’ and Trump’s possible routes to victory:
#USPolitics #Election2024 #News
As steel mill after mill shuttered in the last two decades of the 20th century, people began to leave the communities to find new work – mostly service jobs in larger cities. But why did so many others stay even as the local economy collapsed?
9/20/2024, 1 engagement
Harris and Trump have starkly contrasting records on #healthcare.
We have an analysis of their differing approaches to Medicare, the ACA, drug prices and other public health efforts:
#Election2024 #TrumpVance #HarrisWalz
Chronic drinking by both mice parents before conception has a lasting effect on the next generation, causing a 3x increase in age-related liver scarring in offspring.
9/18/2024, 1 engagement