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Last Notes npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. It’s rare to see both at the same time – but August has brought La Niña, which forms in the tropical Pacific, and the less well-known Atlantic Niña. The Atlantic Niña usually works to reduce hurricane risk. Not this year, though, due to record-warm oceans. https://theconversation.com/what-is-an-atlantic-nina-how-la-ninas-smaller-cousin-could-affect-hurricane-season-237425 #hurricaneseason #climate #science #environment npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Creating liquid water, altering the atmosphere, and warming space are only some of the things that would need to be done to make Mars our new Earth. Although it would take centuries or millennia, scientists are working on the technologies to do it (and meanwhile, that tech could also help improve our lives on Earth). https://theconversation.com/could-people-turn-mars-into-another-earth-heres-what-it-would-take-to-transform-its-barren-landscape-into-a-life-friendly-world-229470 #Earth #Mars #tech npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. For many clergy and chaplains who are on the front lines of caring for communities, the job is tiring, thankless and can even result in trauma https://theconversation.com/i-love-this-work-but-its-killing-me-the-unique-toll-of-being-a-spiritual-leader-today-228670 #religion #trauma #clergy npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Fans support athletes who open up about #mentalhealth, viewing them as capable and relatable. The tide is turning, and athletes no longer need to suffer in silence. Pictured: Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from the 2021 French Open, citing mental health issues. https://theconversation.com/by-revealing-their-mental-health-struggles-pro-athletes-are-scoring-with-fans-233203 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/876/243/081/260/060/original/15b7a246de60c9f7.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The more the war in Gaza drags on, the more the state of Israel's democracy declines. The war has led to heightened restrictions on freedom of speech, limitations on civil society organizations and the erosion of underlying democratic values in Israel. “These, I fear, will outlive Netananyu and the war,” writes a political scientist. https://theconversation.com/as-hamas-war-drags-on-israeli-democracy-weakens-further-234339 #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #Democracy #News npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Playing in sand is fun – and can include a lot of danger. Collapsing sand holes actually kill more people in the US each year than shark attacks. Some tips to keep your family safe: https://theconversation.com/dig-safely-when-building-sandcastles-and-tunnels-this-summer-collapsing-sand-holes-can-cause-suffocation-and-even-death-224704 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/865/304/010/720/218/original/15e7ca48469756c4.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The #Olympics are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment. https://theconversation.com/paris-olympics-promote-sustainability-for-good-reason-climate-change-is-putting-athletes-and-their-sports-at-risk-235075 #Olympics2024 #sustainability #climatechange npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Big stars can earn six-figure paychecks these days for their work in videogames – but the starting rate is $902. And earning even that 3-figure paycheck is endangered by #AI. SAG-AFTRA is now on strike against the major #gaming studios over these issues: https://theconversation.com/video-game-performers-are-becoming-hollywood-stars-in-their-own-right-and-are-on-strike-to-be-paid-and-protected-accordingly-235574 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. No, you don’t need to be drinking raw milk. Raw (also known as unpasteurized) milk can contain a variety of disease-causing pathogens, as shown by numerous scientific studies – and the risks have only risen with bird flu spreading across dairy farms. #health #food #farming https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/852/504/483/897/639/original/9d184388d1d29c67.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. At the Summer #Olympics, in particular, lots of skin is on display, and many athletes use it as a testament to faith - upholding an ancient tradition. Pictured: Argentina’s Rodrigo Isgro walks off the field after a men’s rugby sevens practice at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. https://theconversation.com/at-the-olympics-athletes-show-guts-glory-and-a-lot-of-ink-including-tattoos-that-profess-their-faith-233431 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/849/622/451/954/425/original/a4d8b064b1cddb13.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. At least 94 living organisms (many of them in the ocean) produce their own light through a chemical reaction inside their bodies – an ability called bioluminescence that still holds many mysteries: https://theconversation.com/from-glowing-corals-to-vomiting-shrimp-animals-have-used-bioluminescence-to-communicate-for-millions-of-years-heres-what-scientists-still-dont-know-about-it-229343 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/843/126/456/911/643/original/f9cb1ec245e3eebb.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. If there's a worm in it, it's not tequila – and other fun facts this national #TequilaDay: https://theconversation.com/3-questions-about-tequila-answered-100362 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/841/719/088/121/034/original/bdec4f4446760bec.jpg npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Covid is still SERIOUS. Infections continue to outnumber the flu and lead to more hospitalization and death than the flu. We also know from the latest research that 1 in 27 coronavirus infections among vaccinated people leads to #LongCOVID – and nearly 1 in 13 among unvaccinated people. More on the scary big picture of Long COVID from a leading researcher, Dr. Ziyad al-Aly: https://theconversation.com/long-covid-puzzle-pieces-are-falling-into-place-the-picture-is-unsettling-233759 #research #COVID npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Historical housing discrimination in Detroit persists today and causes disparities in health outcomes. But foreclosures are declining and new policies are making a difference, especially when people are made aware of them. https://theconversation.com/detroits-legacy-of-housing-inequity-has-caused-long-term-health-impacts-these-policies-can-help-mitigate-that-harm-228860 #housingcrisis #housing #health #BlackMastodon #publichealth npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The uniqueness of #quantum computers calls for an unusual metaphor – they are, in many ways, kaleidoscopes. https://theconversation.com/quantum-computers-are-like-kaleidoscopes-why-unusual-metaphors-help-illustrate-science-and-technology-228178 #science #technology npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Unlike many other nations, cultural differences rarely influence the scale of China’s trade activities. What makes China unique? https://theconversation.com/cultural-differences-impede-trade-for-most-countries-but-not-china-233618 #business #markets npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. New treatments for #menopause – and new research grants – are giving a lot of encouragement that this inevitable life stage may finally get the attention it deserves. https://theconversation.com/menopause-treatments-can-help-with-hot-flashes-and-other-symptoms-but-many-people-arent-aware-of-the-latest-advances-230376 #health npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The history of political assassinations in the U.S.: https://theconversation.com/attempted-assassination-of-trump-the-long-history-of-violence-against-u-s-presidents-234630 #News #breakingnews #trumpshot npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Another tragic loss from political polarization: Federal funding for scientific research – for everything from large telescopes to programs studying AI and Alzheimer’s research – is getting squeezed https://theconversation.com/federal-funding-for-major-science-agencies-is-at-a-25-year-low-232582 #science #research #USpolitics npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. It's not just American presidential candidates that are quite old. Nearly 20% of members of #Congress are 70 or older, compared with only 6% who are under 40. Some of the reasons behind this are unavoidable and pretty basic (experience and season of your life makes a difference). https://theconversation.com/why-is-congress-filled-with-old-people-233051 #USpolitics #election2024 #congress https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/768/842/085/188/498/original/f0f76380dae180bf.mp4 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Water filters, earplugs and bug spray are all things that can help you and your loved ones stay free of illness while enjoying summer activities. https://theconversation.com/summertime-can-be-germy-a-microbiologist-explains-how-to-avoid-getting-sick-at-the-barbecue-in-the-pool-or-on-the-trail-231794 #health #summer https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/764/648/397/571/329/original/4c3d9b84ad62bb96.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Do limits on Internet use for tweens and teens work to stop problematic Internet use? https://theconversation.com/stricter-monitoring-of-tween-and-teen-internet-use-may-not-always-be-better-227654 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The new U.K. prime minister, Keir Starmer, will have just a couple of days to settle into the job before he heads to Washington for a NATO summit, and start work on a long list of issues where US-UK cooperation has not always been so close: Ukraine, Gaza and China https://theconversation.com/britains-new-prime-minister-has-a-chance-to-reset-ties-with-the-white-house-but-a-range-of-thorny-issues-and-the-us-election-make-it-more-tricky-233058 #news #breakingnews #ukelections npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Sea cucumbers – overharvested for years as a delicacy in Asia – could play an important role in protecting corals if repopulated https://theconversation.com/coral-reef-recovery-could-get-a-boost-from-an-unlikely-source-sea-cucumbers-the-janitors-of-the-seafloor-227212 #oceans #oceanlife #science https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/725/012/249/800/708/original/ce8e7589d60567da.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. No law can completely stop the risk of subversion after an election. But new changes in laws should help reduce the likelihood of some of 2020’s worst abuses being repeated. https://theconversation.com/2020s-fake-elector-schemes-will-be-harder-to-try-in-2024-but-not-impossible-229094 #Election2024 #USPolitics npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. It’s a conundrum: While vaping can help some adults stop cigarette smoking, it also appeals to young people who may take up the habit https://theconversation.com/fda-authorized-the-sale-of-menthol-flavored-e-cigarettes-a-health-policy-expert-explains-how-the-benefits-may-outweigh-the-risks-233057 #health #news #vapes npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. “SCOTUS has handed former president Trump what may be the most favorable legal decision he could have reasonably hoped for in his fight against federal prosecution for his attempts to reverse the 2020 election outcome.” In short, it carved out a special exception for the President to break the law without fear of prosecution for his ‘core’ activities, with a presumption of exemption on his other, not-very-well-specified other official activities. https://theconversation.com/trump-232907 #BreakingNews #Trump npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Ukraine’s current military recruitment campaign is not going according to plan. Could this result in NATO allies, like the U.S., being pulled into direct military confrontation with Russia? https://theconversation.com/ukraines-draft-woes-leave-the-west-facing-pressure-to-make-up-for-the-troop-shortfall-231348 #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #USPolitics npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Is Trump immune from criminal prosecution? The Supreme Court is working on its decision – and it’s taking a lot of time. It’s unfair to criticize it for stalling in favor of Trump, writes this legal scholar. Hard questions take time. And quick answers rarely stand the test of time. https://theconversation.com/supreme-courts-slow-roll-on-deciding-trumps-immunity-is-the-opposite-of-politics-233068 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. An all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies. Lebanon doesn’t want it, and neither does the U.S., which could get dragged into direct confrontation with Iran. But war is looking increasingly likely. https://theconversation.com/escalating-israel-hezbollah-clashes-threaten-to-spark-regional-war-and-force-us-into-conflict-with-iran-232803 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. If you’re inhaling your ice cream to stay cool, slow down. It may help avoid brain freeze (although only about 50% of people get it, according to science) https://theconversation.com/what-is-a-brain-freeze-135166 #summer #icecream #health npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The rock gardens on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) tell the story of a small, resilient population of around 3-4,000 people even when massive sculptures were erected, according to a new study. This counters the widely-held notion of a doomed, overpopulated island that failed to live sustainably https://theconversation.com/rocks-on-rapa-nui-tell-the-story-of-a-small-resilient-population-countering-the-notion-of-a-doomed-overpopulated-island-232935 #News #Science npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. “This year, Colorado’s General Assembly passed several laws that, from my perspective as an expert on real estate and land use, will make Colorado a national leader in expanding housing affordability.” A business law professor explains more: https://theconversation.com/colorado-takes-a-new-and-likely-more-effective-approach-to-the-housing-crisis-230195 #affordablehousing npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Collectors relish these “hidden mother photographs” as historical oddities. A scholar who studies the photos notices something special about them – mom's face isn't visible but her supportive arms hold the child, and offer a sweet reminder of the enduring care of moms. Photos: © Andrea Kaston Tange https://theconversation.com/hidden-mother-photos-dont-erase-moms-rather-they-reveal-the-labor-and-love-that-support-the-child-228848 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/638/426/011/197/718/original/5a26597a09fb5629.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there? If you’ve experienced this phenomenon, you’ve had a ‘prospective memory lapse’. Researchers share tips and tricks that can help you improve your memory functioning in moments like this: https://theconversation.com/forgetting-appointments-deadlines-and-that-call-to-mom-the-phenomenon-of-prospective-memory-and-how-to-improve-yours-227845 #health #psychology npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The best spots on the Moon for lunar bases are the same spots where scientists want to build telescopes… And the rush to build bases on the Moon could interfere with the very conditions that make the Moon attractive for research in the first place. https://theconversation.com/the-rush-to-return-humans-to-the-moon-and-build-lunar-bases-could-threaten-opportunities-for-astronomy-229688 #space #NASA #science npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Erin’s Law requires the teaching of child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes from kindergarten through eighth grade. How it got adopted by 34 states is the story of one mother who made a difference: https://theconversation.com/quick-adoption-in-34-states-of-erins-law-to-prevent-child-abuse-shows-power-of-one-individual-to-make-policy-221854 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The latest inflation numbers were relatively good – showing that inflation rose less so far this year than analysts had expected. Yep, reports continue to show a fairly robust and stable economy https://theconversation.com/inflation-is-cooling-but-not-fast-enough-for-the-fed-policymakers-now-expect-only-one-rate-cut-in-2024-232333 #economy #inflation npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. “They actually don’t typically build things underwater – instead they build things that then end up underwater.” A geotechnical engineer explains the construction tricks: https://theconversation.com/how-do-you-build-tunnels-and-bridges-underwater-a-geotechnical-engineer-explains-the-construction-tricks-227194 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/620/857/229/284/472/original/7cd24cd1cc87fe24.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Given the previous outcomes of #abortion-related ballot initiatives, which have largely restored #abortionrights, anti-abortion activists face an uphill, state-by-state battle https://theconversation.com/anti-abortion-rights-activists-navigate-a-new-post-roe-landscape-as-state-bans-mean-they-can-save-babies-228764 #health #news npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Joint accounts can bring partners closer. But it doesn’t mean that’s the only account a couple needs to have. Tips for achieving ‘financial translucency’, which is associated with marital harmony: https://theconversation.com/how-much-do-you-need-to-know-about-how-your-spouse-spends-money-maybe-less-than-you-think-230070 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/616/398/111/390/666/original/d07a27e1fb4b0b44.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. @npub144z…edll Thanks for the laugh! npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. @npub16a3…9dah We're working on a story right now about Madison, Jefferson and what they thought about separation of church and state npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. America saw an upsurge of devotion to the nation's flag, and the writing of the pledge of allegiance, after the Civil War. Then, on #FlagDay, 70 years ago today, President Eisenhower signed a bill adding “under God” to the pledge – cementing the semi-religious nature of the pledge. https://theconversation.com/how-reciting-the-pledge-of-allegiance-became-a-sacred-patriotic-ritual-231432 #USPolitics #Religion #History npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Americans love avocados – but the benefits for avocado farmers in Latin America are short-lived. Over time, every serving of avocado toast takes a toll on the environment of the southwest Mexican state of Michoacán (where 90% of avocados are grown) https://theconversation.com/avocados-are-a-green-gold-export-for-mexico-but-growing-them-is-harming-forests-and-waters-226458 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The Supreme Court unanimously rejected the effort by anti-abortion doctors to challenge the FDA approval of mifepristone. Mifepristone is safe and effective and remains legal in the states that have not banned abortion. https://theconversation.com/supreme-court-unanimously-protects-access-to-medication-abortion-drug-but-access-to-mifepristone-likely-faces-more-court-challenges-232453 #news #health #abortion npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. France’s laïcité (secularism) – which historically upheld individual rights and freedoms – “increasingly denies minority rights today, as seen in the ban on French athletes wearing hijabs at the 2024 Paris #Olympics.” https://theconversation.com/frances-headscarf-ban-in-the-2024-summer-olympics-reflects-a-narrow-view-of-national-identity-writes-a-scholar-of-european-studies-228678 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Don't be afraid of uncomfortable conversations. They can go a long way in keeping children safe from abuse. Here are some recommended strategies for parents and caregivers: https://theconversation.com/i-want-to-keep-my-child-safe-from-abuse-but-research-tells-me-im-doing-it-wrong-227562 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Can your lunch be liberal? Many eaters associate plant-based meat substitutes with veganism, animal rights activism and left-wing politics. https://theconversation.com/plant-based-meat-alternatives-are-trying-to-exit-the-culture-wars-an-impossible-task-229684 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. “When those in power frame dissent and poverty as disorder, more than freedom of expression is at stake.” https://theconversation.com/who-gets-to-decide-what-counts-as-disorder-229783 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Hunter Biden is by no means the first relative to bring grief to a president. The hall of shame includes John Payne Todd, Sam Houston Johnson and Billy Carter https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-tragic-presidential-relatives-from-alice-roosevelt-to-hunter-biden-208183 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency announced recently that it plans to ease restrictions on cannabis – reclassifying it from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, a category which includes products like Tylenol with codeine, testosterone and other anabolic steroids. This is a historic shift, signaling an acknowledgement of the promising medicinal value of cannabis 🌿 https://theconversation.com/how-cannabis-and-psilocybin-might-help-some-of-the-50-million-americans-who-are-experiencing-chronic-pain-225887 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Rainbow social media graphics and donations don’t prove much #PRIDE (In our archive): https://theconversation.com/are-companies-that-support-pride-and-other-social-causes-wokewashing-162150 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. An exoplanet – named WASP-69b – has a cometlike tail that trails the planet as its atmosphere is being stripped away An artist’s interpretation: https://theconversation.com/exoplanet-wasp-69b-has-a-cometlike-tail-this-unique-feature-is-helping-scientists-like-me-learn-more-about-how-planets-evolve-221563 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/598/066/187/867/384/original/c9f2bbe9b0068c7b.jpeg npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. A healthy metabolism is important – not just in weight-loss, but also in fighting illness and keeping you healthy overall. https://theconversation.com/what-is-metabolism-a-biochemist-explains-how-different-people-convert-energy-differently-and-why-that-matters-for-your-health-211816 #health npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Each spring, some Catholics plant flowers around a statue of the Virgin Mary, reviving a tradition that goes back to medieval England when holy figures were remembered and shared through plant and flower names https://theconversation.com/mary-gardens-bring-catholic-piety-to-the-garden-229345 #history #Catholic #gardening npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. People forget their pocket change at TSA – and it’s not chump change. In 2022, passengers at DCA alone left behind $29,320.40. The latest figures for 2023 add up to almost $1 million in small change at checkpoints. It’s an interesting way to measure the fact that people are still carrying around coins for small payments. https://theconversation.com/americans-leave-a-huge-chunk-of-change-at-airport-security-checkpoints-heres-what-it-means-for-the-debate-over-getting-rid-of-pennies-229958 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Are you a fan of board games? Long before there was Risk and Scrabble, America had "The Travellers' Tour", which first appeared in 1822, but whose claim to fame was forgotten for decades. The design of the game has a lot to say about how the young country saw itself. https://theconversation.com/what-americas-first-board-game-can-teach-us-about-the-aspirations-of-a-young-nation-228581 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/590/060/313/553/346/original/4f653e137378f94e.jpeg npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Journalists are using generative AI for tasks such as composing drafts and writing newsletters. Is it all bad? The obvious, significant concern is that current AI tools are unreliable for accuracy and don’t abide by professional ethics. (For what it’s worth, we’re not using AI for our journalism) https://theconversation.com/newsrooms-are-experimenting-with-generative-ai-warts-and-all-228565 #journalism #AI #tech npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Is there a mosquito Yelp? Female mosquitoes use reviews from their peers to find the best places to lay their eggs and avoid over-crowded sites 🦟 https://theconversation.com/female-mosquitoes-rely-on-one-another-to-choose-the-best-breeding-sites-and-with-the-arrival-of-spring-theyre-already-on-the-hunt-223706 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. A- That’s what a historian gives Biden for his record on #workersrights – the best for a president since FDR. “The man dubbed ‘Union Joe’ has lived up to the claim, with one notable error.” https://theconversation.com/bidens-labor-report-card-historian-gives-union-joe-a-higher-grade-than-any-president-since-fdr-228771 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. While tariffs don’t have the greatest track record, an expert in global supply chain explains why they believe Biden’s recent 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles could succeed in giving the U.S. EV industry room to grow: https://theconversation.com/history-says-tariffs-rarely-work-but-bidens-100-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-could-defy-the-trend-230087 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. With Donald Trump’s long record of racist and xenophobic comments, why is support for him among voters of color increasing? Two political scientists went to America Fest to look at how Republicans are appealing to voters of color by invoking law and order, conservative social values and mistrust of government. https://theconversation.com/what-early-2024-polls-are-revealing-about-voters-of-color-and-the-gop-and-its-not-all-about-donald-trump-227534 #Election2024 #Trump npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The UK is gearing up for an election on July 4 and to Americans, the top issues will sound familiar: the economy, immigration, health care, Ukraine and Gaza. But of course, a few things look different on the other side of the pond. Here are 3 ways in which the British conduct their elections in a quite different way: https://theconversation.com/uk-and-us-elections-2-very-different-systems-united-by-a-common-political-language-230831 #News #USpolitics npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. The United States delivered a stunning defeat to #cricket powerhouse Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan now heads into a match against its archrival India. Team USA enjoyed home field advantage in the match in New York. Cricket is widely ignored in the US, but it has been growing in popularity and has a history that goes back to the 19th century https://theconversation.com/why-india-and-pakistans-t20-cricket-showdown-in-new-york-is-such-a-big-deal-230351 #News #Sports npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. A curator from the Smithsonian National Museum of American #History shares 5 artifacts that help us remember the heroism of #DDay (80 years ago today) ⬇️ https://theconversation.com/a-jacket-a-coin-a-letter-relics-of-omaha-beach-battle-tell-the-story-of-d-day-80-years-later-225127 Here are dog tags one Jewish sailor wore, along with a coin from British Palestine, during his fight against the Nazis: https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/571/665/923/671/966/original/a8590e91cd9e0e86.jpeg npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. ☀️🔥IT IS HOT in California, Texas and other states facing an unusually early severe heat wave this week. Here's what you need to know about the heat index, and other terms you'll likely be hearing more of this summer. For one, there is something to the cliche "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." https://theconversation.com/heat-index-warnings-can-save-lives-on-dangerously-hot-days-if-people-understand-what-they-mean-229174 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. 3 medications have been approved by the FDA for treatment of alcohol use disorder https://theconversation.com/alcohol-use-disorder-can-be-treated-with-an-array-of-medications-but-few-people-have-heard-of-them-227289 #science #health npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have long been addressed as “Congressman” or “Congresswoman.” By contrast, a senator is referred to as, well, “Senator.” Can we all agree on the genderless “Representative” term? There’s history to back it up, too. https://theconversation.com/you-should-call-house-members-representatives-because-thats-what-they-are-not-congressmen-or-congresswomen-224722 #USPolitics #News npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Women ages 18 to 29 are increasingly rejecting exclusive heterosexuality and describing their sexual orientation in other ways. https://theconversation.com/feminisms-legacy-sees-college-women-embracing-more-diverse-sexuality-159023 #pride #pridemonth #LGBTQ npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. White-nose syndrome is sending bat populations in #Colorado toward a major decline that could cause ecological disruptions across the state. And even if they do recover, rebuilding populations takes a long time 🦇 https://theconversation.com/bats-in-colorado-face-fight-against-deadly-fungus-that-causes-white-nose-syndrome-227276 #science #bats npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Growing the #space #economy benefits life on Earth, too https://theconversation.com/us-participation-in-space-has-benefits-at-home-and-abroad-reaping-them-all-will-require-collaboration-226278 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. On this day in 1984, Bruce Springsteen released “Born in the USA” - a gruff patriotic ballad that was entirely misunderstood by President Ronald Reagan (but Donald Trump is no fan) https://theconversation.com/born-in-the-usa-turns-40-and-still-remains-one-of-bruce-springsteens-most-misunderstood-songs-228348 #Music #TodayInHistory @npub1wdh…jxfv npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Mexico has elected its first female president – but that victory is unlikely to end the long battle for women’s rights there https://theconversation.com/mexico-elects-first-female-president-but-will-that-improve-the-lot-of-countrys-women-231461 #News #BreakingNews #Mexico #WomensRights npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Telling kids to be kind isn’t enough – adolescents learn empathy from watching adults with it, and from experiencing it https://theconversation.com/a-25-year-study-reveals-how-empathy-is-passed-from-parents-to-teens-to-their-future-children-229780 #tips #parenting npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. At a time of rising authoritarianism, and when U.S. politics seem mired in chaos, it’s worth looking back at how societies centuries ago defined bad governance: https://theconversation.com/medieval-europe-was-far-from-democratic-but-that-didnt-mean-tyrants-got-a-free-pass-227214 #News #USPolitics @npub1wdh…jxfv #history npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Parents can be better advocates and avoid common missteps when a child identifies as trans or nonbinary by first recognizing the child’s bravery and explicitly reminding them they’re loved https://theconversation.com/how-parents-can-support-a-child-who-comes-out-as-trans-by-conquering-their-own-fears-following-their-childs-lead-and-tolerating-ambiguity-158275 #PRIDE 🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth #Parenting npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Dehumanizing insults have become way more common in political discourse. Psychology research has shown that they can prime us for violence – and even change our brains. Story from 2018, with renewed relevance this #election2024: https://theconversation.com/the-slippery-slope-of-dehumanizing-language-97512 #News #USPolitics #Psychology npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. “Addressing modern environmental crises requires an understanding of deep history – not just written human records, but also ancient connections between humans and the natural world.” More from an archaeologist who studies long-term human interactions with nature: https://theconversation.com/humans-have-been-altering-nature-for-thousands-of-years-to-shape-a-sustainable-future-its-important-to-understand-that-deep-history-226106 #environment #climatechange npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. #LGBTQ workers want more than just #pride flags 🏳️🌈 Less hype and more (actually affirming) health care, please https://theconversation.com/lgbtq-workers-want-more-than-just-pride-flags-in-june-215745 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. It’s not just poverty that is making so many young Hondurans – ages 16 to 29 – migrate north to the U.S. Some people might think that if someone is comfortable financially or established with resources in their home country, they’d be less likely to leave. In this case, there’s a direct correlation between Hondurans with social and economic resources and a desire to migrate https://theconversation.com/young-hondurans-desire-to-migrate-is-influenced-by-factors-beyond-poverty-and-violence-227843 #immigration #news npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. An important early Christian document, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt containing a combination of Bible and non-Biblical texts. It was discovered around the same time as the Dead Sea Scrolls, but with significantly less fanfare https://theconversation.com/an-ancient-manuscript-up-for-sale-gives-a-glimpse-into-the-history-of-early-christianity-228679 #Christianity #Bible npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Yes, you love your pets and yes, they are good for you – but it's okay to acknowledge for your own mental health that pets can create stress and that some animals are more work than others. PS: that doesn’t mean it’s ok to take that dog out and shoot it https://theconversation.com/pets-give-companionship-cuddles-and-joy-and-also-unavoidable-stresses-227112 #pets #health #mentalhealth #CatsOfMastodon #DogsOfMastodon npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. @npub1cwa…d7ak Partly true. But we have amended the post: https://www.politifact.com/article/2024/may/23/ask-politifact-could-trump-lose-his-voting-rights/ npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. @npub179g…c9ls Thank you. We have corrected the oversimplification in our post. npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Researchers are engineering miniature hearts to study birth defects and pregnancy complications – allowing them to avoid both the ethical issues of using human embryos and the imperfections of animal models. https://theconversation.com/engineering-mini-human-hearts-to-study-pregnancy-complications-and-birth-defects-226883 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Today, the Greenland ice sheet is melting rapidly, and some scientists worry that the Atlantic current system may be headed for a climate tipping point this century. New research, published in the journal Science, suggests that the risk is not as imminent as some people fear, because of data gleaned from historic iceberg records. https://theconversation.com/is-collapse-of-the-atlantic-ocean-circulation-really-imminent-icebergs-history-reveals-some-clues-230534 #environment #science npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. More older adults will be at risk of heat stress as global temperatures reach remarkable new highs every summer. And even just from being stuck inside, they may also suffer emotionally or mentally https://theconversation.com/heat-waves-can-be-deadly-for-older-adults-an-aging-global-population-and-rising-temperatures-mean-millions-are-at-risk-230486 #climagechange https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/529/552/286/567/128/original/f84e7cf8a69cb17c.jpeg npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. "In high-stakes situations, it can be morally permissible to choose to peacefully break certain laws in order to raise awareness of greater injustices." https://theconversation.com/campus-protests-are-part-of-an-enduring-legacy-of-civil-disobedience-improving-american-democracy-230152 #News #CampusProtests #GazaProtests npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Weather forecasters talk about wind shear a lot during hurricane season, but what exactly is it? Here’s a quick look at one of the key forces that can determine whether a storm will become a destructive hurricane: https://theconversation.com/what-is-wind-shear-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-how-it-can-tear-down-hurricanes-213527 PS: Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 #climatechange #weather #hurricanes npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Nearly half of U.S. Jews ages 18-34 say Israel’s response to Hamas’ attack has been “unacceptable.” While most traditional Jewish organizations have lined up strongly behind Israel, many young activists say they are inspired to protest against Israel because of their Jewish identity and values, not in spite of them https://theconversation.com/for-many-american-jews-protesting-for-palestinians-activism-is-a-journey-rooted-in-their-jewish-values-229228 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Parks that are built in such a way to be welcoming and inclusive to all Parks that host events celebrating diversity Parks that offer safety services (like lifeguards) ^ These types of parks take active management, but are beloved and improve city life https://theconversation.com/successful-city-parks-make-diverse-communities-feel-safe-and-welcome-this-minnesota-park-is-an-example-226869 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. 9,988 people will get notified when our weekly news quiz goes live tomorrow - will you help us get to 10,000? It's a witty and enjoyable look at what's happened in the world and been explained on our site by experts, written by a former Jeopardy! champion. https://theconversation.com/us/newsletters/subscribe/?promoted=news-quiz-117 We'll mail a sticker to the 10,000th subscriber! https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/492/489/794/783/466/original/97766df8c16ac354.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. UAW’s recent loss at a plant in Alabama shows how difficult labor organizing in the South can be – especially against the established anti-union politics, and the “union avoidance playbook” that automotive executives have developed over 40 years https://theconversation.com/united-auto-workers-defeat-at-mercedes-alabama-plants-underscores-challenges-for-organized-labor-in-southern-states-230382 #unions #UAW npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. A moment of appreciation for roads! They require a host of engineering feats. The better they’re built, the longer they last. And engineers are working to develop materials that can make roads stronger and last longer. https://theconversation.com/what-are-roads-made-of-a-pavement-materials-engineer-explains-the-science-behind-the-asphalt-you-drive-on-224588 https://assets.newsie.social/media_attachments/files/112/491/088/032/373/294/original/6db55df24c3c0364.png npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Hard water has health benefits, like extra magnesium and calcium (even if it’s bad for your pipes) https://theconversation.com/is-hard-water-bad-for-you-2-water-quality-engineers-explain-the-potential-benefits-and-pitfalls-that-come-with-having-hard-water-223408 #health #water npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Alcohol consumption and binge drinking remain a major public health crisis, with roughly 1 in 5 U.S. adults reporting binge drinking at least once a week (with an average of 7 drinks per binge). https://theconversation.com/binge-drinking-is-a-growing-public-health-crisis-a-neurobiologist-explains-how-research-on-alcohol-use-disorder-has-shifted-227313 #health #addiction #alcohol npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Trump keeps promising he would enact the largest domestic deportation operation in American history, exceeding 'Operation Wetback' in the 50s, which deported hundreds of thousands of Mexicans. It's a disturbing and misleading proposal, says a migration scholar: https://theconversation.com/trump-promises-to-deport-all-undocumented-immigrants-resurrecting-a-1950s-strategy-but-it-didnt-work-then-and-is-less-likely-to-do-so-now-226943 #Immigration #USPolitics #News npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. While the #StanleyCup playoffs continue and continue, it might be just as effective to just flip a coin 🤞 Statistically, the contribution of luck to an #NHL team’s record is 53% – far more than other pro sports. Here’s why: https://theconversation.com/why-luck-plays-such-a-big-role-in-hockey-224598 npub1a6wydewvgq3d30vvafg8kql7uxkq43ll3yn74hhxwf20zu8frpmsql9e8h The Conversation U.S. Hate does not mean rage, anger or general dislike. It’s even more intense and can derive from fear. Share this quick explainer, including how to take action against hate, with your kids or anyone who needs it: https://theconversation.com/why-do-people-hate-people-224252