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Education|News|Opinion|US

What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning

An analysis by scholars at the University of California, Davis showed that just a small number of cities in California actively consider racism when developing their plans.

Business|Crime

RICO is often used to target the mob and cartels − but Trump and his associates aren't the first outside those worlds to face charges

Federal and state RICO charges, which target racketeering, have been applied to a wide range of crimes committed by politicians and business people over the past few decades.

Environment|Science|Technology

Heat pumps will cool your home during the hottest of summers and reduce your global warming impact

Heat pumps can be 400% more efficient than a gas furnace.

Opinion

Trump’s violent rhetoric echoes the fascist commitment to a destructive and bloody rebirth of society

Trump’s call for violence is only part of a larger push for social disruption and destruction. For only in the wake of such events can a new, white, Christian, illiberal world arise.

Trump’s violent rhetoric echoes the fascist commitment to a destructive and bloody rebirth of society
Environment|Health

'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.

'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more
toxic to bees than scientists thought
Health|Lifestyle

Dog care below freezing − how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather, road salt and more this winter

Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.

Dog care below freezing − how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather, road salt and more this winter
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

Many children’s educational shows undergo pre-screening to make sure each episode delivers its intended message. Adult viewers watching alongside kids can help ensure the lessons are well received.

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Science|World

Cities with Black women police chiefs had less street violence during 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests

The type of life and professional experience a police chief has can influence how their departments react to protests, new research finds.

Cities with Black women police chiefs had less street violence during 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests
Food|Health|Science

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

Five livestock experts who study infectious diseases in the dairy industry explain the risks.

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
Health

Little seed, big problem – keep an eye out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your pet this summer

Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.

Little seed, big problem – keep an eye out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your pet this summer
Business|Crime|News|US

Trump found guilty: 5 key aspects of the trial explained by a law professor

The New York conviction of Trump is unlikely to end the legal saga, which could quickly be appealed and possibly rise to the level of the US Supreme Court.

Trump found guilty: 5 key aspects of the trial explained by a law professor
Business|Economy

Getting services to people in need often relies on partnerships between government and nonprofits, but reporting requirements can be too onerous

By relying heavily on privately run organizations to deliver social services, the government employs fewer people, reducing the size of its bureaucracy. But these partnerships can flounder.

Getting services to people in need often relies on partnerships between government and nonprofits, but reporting requirements can be too onerous
News|Opinion

Americans used to unite over tragic events − and now are divided by them

Public tragedies are heartrending events that gain widespread public attention. But where once prominent tragedies often brought Americans together, such tragedies no longer unify the country.

Americans used to unite over tragic events − and now are divided by them
News|Opinion|Political|US

1789 or 1866 is not 2024: Why historians have a difficult task in guiding Supreme Court justices as they decide today’s legal issues

Lawyers, advocacy groups and think tanks are soliciting historians’ expertise on the history underlying certain Supreme Court cases. Yet this history-for-hire approach raises questions.

1789 or 1866 is not 2024: Why historians have a difficult task in guiding Supreme Court justices as they decide today’s legal issues
Economy|Environment|Health|News|Opinion|World

The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme

Many countries are enacting measures to counter population decline, but manipulating fertility is an inefficient means of solving social, economic and environmental problems.

The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme
Science|Technology

From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak

Listening in on neural activity is a promising way of restoring the ability to communicate for people whose bodies no longer can. Artificial neural networks are the key middleman in the process.

From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak
Science

Sharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and communication

Breaching is one of the most spectacular behaviors among marine animals. A recent review shows that many shark and ray species breach, and identifies the most commonly hypothesized reasons.

Sharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and communication
Technology

Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.

Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers
Arts|Opinion

The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality

Famous musicians and artists aren’t necessarily more likely to die at 27. But the story that they do shapes how we perceive history and reality.

The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality
Food|Health|Science

Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin

Opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine if you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season.

Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin

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