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Last Notes npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It's time for The Conversation's #news #quiz with lots of talking this week 💬 We've got questions about debates, feuds, pop star announcements and social media yakkers! Go 8 for 8 and be the talk of the town. Here's the first question: During the U.S. presidential debate, former President Donald Trump made which angry, untrue exclamation about immigrants? Take the full quiz here: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #HBD to Russell M. Nelson, the current president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who is turning 100. A particularly notable moment in Nelson’s legacy happened in 2018, when he insisted that church members not use the name Mormon or even ‘LDS’ to identify the church or themselves. The name Mormon comes from the title of the Book of Mormon – a text unique to the faith. Founder Joseph Smith believed he had been instructed by God to restore Jesus’ true church and insisted that in the book’s original language, the word Mormon meant “literally, ‘more good.’”https://theconversation.com/as-russell-m-nelson-turns-100-a-look-back-at-one-of-the-words-that-will-define-his-legacy-and-the-controversial-terms-200-year-history-207190 #religion #LDS #Mormon #News npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Using hot lava would be crazy dangerous. But there are ways to tap volcanic heat to make electricity. To harness the energy, engineers drill wells down into the magma and bring steam to the surface, where it is goes into power plants to spin turbines and generate electricity. https://theconversation.com/could-we-use-volcanoes-to-make-electricity-234029 #environment #science #energy npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS JD Vance has proclaimed that poor people are “my people,” but his poverty credentials are slim, and he often leans into what this scholar calls “poornography” – spreading harmful stereotypes about (actual) poor people https://theconversation.com/jd-vance-is-no-pauper-hes-a-classic-example-of-poornography-in-which-the-rich-try-to-speak-on-behalf-of-the-poor-236209 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS We forgot to end last week with our #News #quiz, so we'll start the week with it instead😅 Fill in the blank from our actual headline: "Does Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz ____" A. Dare stand up to China B. Swear too damn much? C. Have a 'Minnesota toupee'? D. Know that 'brat' is not a sausage? Answer here: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437 #newstr #Uspolitics #Walz npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS All for free speech – but not on THAT topic. Research shows that large majorities of Americans passionately uphold free speech as a cornerstone of democracy, but fewer of them are supportive of free speech when asked about specific controversial speakers or topics. That has been the pattern for decades. https://theconversation.com/americans-love-free-speech-survey-finds-until-they-realize-everyone-else-has-it-too-234884 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Elon Musk's recent announcement about the development of Neuralink's Blindsight, a brain implant to restore vision, has a big problem: neurons in the brain aren't like pixels on a screen. Researchers who have studied this method say that restoring sight is not simply an engineering problem. Predicting what kind of vision a device will provide requires knowing how the technology interfaces with the individual neurons that get activated in the human brain. https://theconversation.com/brain-implants-to-restore-sight-like-neuralinks-blindsight-face-a-fundamental-problem-more-pixels-dont-ensure-better-vision-235627 #health #science npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Someone around the world develops dementia approximately every 3 seconds, shortening their life expectancy and stealing quality of life from both them and their loved ones. Recent research adds vision loss and "bad" cholesterol as risk factors. But an encouraging new report shows how addressing the total 14 risk factors across a lifespan could potentially prevent about 45% of dementia cases from occurring. https://theconversation.com/dementia-risk-factors-identified-in-new-global-report-are-all-preventable-addressing-them-could-reduce-dementia-rates-by-45-236290 #health #news npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 🐘 African elephants have individual name-like calls for each other, similar to human names 🐘 https://theconversation.com/african-elephants-address-one-another-with-name-like-calls-similar-to-humans-232096 #NationalElephantDay npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It's time for this week's #News #quiz! Democrat Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim #Walz as her running mate for 2024. Walz has been a congressman, a teacher and a command sergeant major in the National Guard. What other job has he also held? A. Puppeteer B. Smoke jumper C. HVAC installer D. Football coach Try the rest of the quiz (and the other, harder questions) here: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437 #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS What does it take to tell a story from the relics left behind by the family members who have gone before us? Here's some tips to think like a historian and make your own "investigative memoir" (from the great-granddaughter of this bride): https://theconversation.com/filling-the-silences-in-family-stories-how-to-think-like-a-historian-to-uncover-your-familys-narrative-234341 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It's time for our weekly #news #quiz (and sorry I didn't get to it on Friday - we took an early summer weekend). This week's first question is an easy one (some of the others are a bit harder, I promise): On July 29, President Joe Biden proposed what surprise reform for the U.S. #SupremeCourt? A. Motor home tracking devices B. Random drug testing C. 18-year term limits D. Sale of naming rights to Bud Light Take the rest of the quiz here: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=links&utm_source=nostr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Sadly, it’s impossible to remove caffeine without sacrificing a bit of aroma and flavor from other chemical compounds that get removed along with it. A chemist explains the 3 methods used: 1. High-pressure CO₂ taking the caffeine from moistened beans 2. The swiss water process: cooking batches and using activated charcoal 3. Solvents: either soaking the moist beans directly in the solvent or in a water solution containing the solvent https://theconversation.com/retaining-flavor-while-removing-caffeine-a-chemist-explains-the-chemistry-behind-decaf-coffee-233196 #food #foodstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Iceland's latest volcanoes are the result of magma pooling just under the island’s surface for up to a year, before the explosive eruption. New research out today: https://theconversation.com/icelands-recent-volcanic-eruptions-driven-by-pooling-magma-are-set-to-last-centuries-into-the-future-234988 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS We almost didn’t have avocados! Avocados evolved to be eaten by ground sloths and other megaherbivores in Central America - animals large enough to pass the pits. Ground sloths did go extinct but thankfully humans discovered avocados and domesticated them. https://theconversation.com/love-avocados-thank-the-toxodon-143162 #NationalAvocadoDay #News #Food #Foodstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Given the ages of the current Supreme Court justices, it's quite possible that the next president, Harris or Trump, won't get a pick. Jimmy Carter was the only single-term president with no picks. Trump, however, got 3. President Biden hopes to change that by instituting term limits. In this article, a political scientist who studies Supreme Court history looks at the proposal: https://theconversation.com/a-president-harris-might-not-get-any-supreme-court-picks-biden-proposes-term-limits-to-make-sure-all-future-presidents-get-two-235742 #news #newstr #scotus #USpoli npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS How do some state governments without an income tax? A tax expert explains how the states balance their budgets with other trade-offs (Sometimes, they just spend less on public services, and others boost other taxes). The states we’re talking about, by the way, are: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. https://theconversation.com/how-do-9-states-get-by-with-no-income-tax-a-tax-expert-explains-the-trade-offs-they-choose-230181 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 #news #newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 𝘛𝘰𝘹𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘪 is a common parasite and easily tested for. And if it infects a pregnant woman, it can cause miscarriage or serious birth abnormalities. It can be picked up anywhere an infected cat has defecated, such as the litter box, sandbox, garden or yard. The good news is that there’s a test for it and a treatment to counter the worst fetal effects. Know the risk factors: https://theconversation.com/toxoplasma-is-a-common-parasite-that-causes-birth-defects-but-the-us-doesnt-screen-for-it-during-pregnancy-232936 #pregnancy #health #cats npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Although setting strict limits on internet use is a popular strategy for parents, a group of research scientists have discovered that more restrictive monitoring is significantly associated with problematic internet use, in a small study of middle-school families. Family closeness is a strong predictor of healthy social technology use. Open and honest conversations about risky online content and social media situations are key. https://theconversation.com/stricter-monitoring-of-tween-and-teen-internet-use-may-not-always-be-better-227654 #parenting #technology #socialmedia npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Research finds that women move more quickly from opioid prescriptions to addictive misuse. One factor: the role that estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play in opioid addiction. https://theconversation.com/new-research-suggests-estrogen-and-progesterone-could-play-role-in-opioid-addiction-and-relapse-229589 #health #news npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Even short trips, like a weekend getaway to space, will be associated with changes in chromosomes. https://theconversation.com/even-short-trips-to-space-can-change-an-astronauts-biology-a-new-set-of-studies-offers-the-most-comprehensive-look-at-spaceflight-health-since-nasas-twins-study-232967 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The entire Summer Olympics have echoes of religious devotion to the nation-state, with a global congregation. A quick explainer on what this “civil religion” means: https://theconversation.com/why-the-olympic-games-are-a-civil-religious-ceremony-with-a-global-congregation-233605 #Olympics #Religion npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting checks and they say it’s because not many customers use them. While that’s certainly true, perhaps another motivation is rooted in the growth of check fraud. And since retailers often raise prices when check fraud happens to cover the losses, curbing check fraud lowers prices and is in the interest of every honest consumer. https://theconversation.com/target-just-became-the-latest-us-retailer-to-stop-accepting-payment-by-checks-why-have-so-many-stores-given-up-on-them-234616 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Oops, that link should be: https://theconversation.com/by-bidens-withdrawal-from-race-235082 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Do Democrats have enough time to find a different path to victory? It's actually not an unusual concept. Until 1968, presidential candidates were always picked by party conventions. And that process, though providing less public input, also produced some great nominees #Biden #Election2024 #News #Newstr #USPolitics https://thrconversation.com/by-bidens-withdrawal-from-race-235082 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It’s not just the eyes of the world that will be watching this year’s #Olympics – an extensive #AI-powered surveillance system will be watching, too. France's surveillance plans are so extensive that the country had to change its laws to make it all legal. https://theconversation.com/ai-mass-surveillance-at-paris-olympics-a-legal-scholar-on-the-security-boon-and-privacy-nightmare-233321 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Back to the good ol’ days? What does Trump's nostalgic campaign really mean? Nostalgia is not merely about the past four years or even the Reagan-era 1980s – it harks back to an era before civil rights and women's rights. https://theconversation.com/how-trumps-appeal-to-nostalgia-deliberately-evokes-americas-more-racist-more-sexist-past-227207 #Politics #Nostalgia #SocialJustice #Trump #USElections npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Tight security may be the reason that the GOP Convention isn’t filled with the homemade, and often wacky, stuff that’s usually gathered by Smithsonian political curators at the event to save for posterity. Still, notable finds include plastic totes, ‘MAGA BLACK’ hats and Trump kippahs (from the Republican Jewish Coalition) #News #RNC #GOP https://theconversation.com/maga-black-hats-clear-swag-bags-the-first-trump-vance-signs-highlights-of-what-the-smithsonian-is-archiving-from-the-republican-convention-234968 https://m.primal.net/JUTg.png npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Should we revisit the Golden Rule on #socialmedia? Rumors, conspiracy theories and heated opinion flying around on social media after events like Trump getting shot do not help anyone. A cybersecurity expert writes on how to break the cycle: “Emphasizing facts in the news cycle, integrity in the public square, and critical thinking in our schools seem like good places to start.” https://theconversation.com/social-media-and-political-violence-how-to-break-the-cycle-234631 #Newstr #News #TrumpShot npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS "There was an obvious security failure, and you don’t need my background to know that. How did it happen, why did it happen, and how do you prevent it from happening again?" A conversation with a scholar of counter-terrorism: https://theconversation.com/trumps-assassination-attempt-reveals-a-major-security-breakdown-but-doesnt-necessarily-heighten-the-risk-for-political-violence-a-former-fbi-official-explains-234764 #Newstr #News #TrumpShot npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The clenched fist – raised by Donald #Trump as he was rushed off a stage after an assassination attempt – is a gesture used by a fascinating range of people, from fascists to communists to Black Power advocates and athletes like Tiger Woods https://m.primal.net/JQdQ.png https://theconversation.com/trumps-raised-fist-is-a-go-to-gesture-with-a-long-history-of-different-meanings-232382 #News #BreakingNews #TrumpShot npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Assassination is often an attempt to bypass the long process of politically defeating one’s opponents. A researcher who studies political violence and extremism says the attack on Trump comes after a long period where “people are delegitimizing their political rivals. They transform a political disagreement into a war in which there is no space for working together” https://theconversation.com/one-inch-from-a-potential-civil-war-near-miss-in-trump-shooting-is-also-a-close-call-for-american-democracy-234628 #breakingnews #trumpshot #News npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It’s a great site! They also have lots of interesting articles about obscure things npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Happy National Mac and Cheese Day! Here’s a brief history of this classic American food https://theconversation.com/an-ode-to-mac-and-cheese-the-poster-child-for-processed-food-137973 #news #foodstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Not a shining moment for scientific integrity: A recent study shows how research citation statistics can be manipulated through spam references hidden in metadata. This artificially inflates the numbers for certain researchers and scientific journals, and overall undermines the credibility of academic publishing. https://theconversation.com/when-scientific-citations-go-rogue-uncovering-sneaked-references-233858 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Basque immigrant sheepherders left their mark on aspen trees, making carvings to express their thoughts, dreams, wishes and challenges. A century later, researchers are cataloging these astroglyphs and making 3D models to preserve the legacy. https://theconversation.com/arborglyphs-basque-immigrant-sheepherders-left-their-marks-on-aspen-trees-in-the-american-west-225423 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Creativity, personality, technique, variety, performativity and musicality will be judged in the newest sport at the Paris #Olympics: breakdancing. The dancers’ success will depend on the execution of these 3 basic moves: 1. Top rock 2. Down rock 3. Freeze pose And success in all of these requires #physics. Really. https://theconversation.com/paris-2024-olympics-to-debut-high-level-breakdancing-and-physics-in-action-230752 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Human fear of sharks has deep roots. Written works and art from the ancient world contain references to sharks preying on sailors as early as the eighth century B.C.E. – and the book (published 50 years ago) and then movie "Jaws" terrified the public. But the movie did bring shark research into the scientific mainstream. Some numbers to set the record straight about sharks: 🦈 64: Five-year global average of shark bites 🦈 You are 200x more likely to drown than to die from a white shark bite 🦈There are 548 known shark species but only 13 species have bitten humans 10 or more confirmed times https://theconversation.com/jaws-portrayed-sharks-as-monsters-50-years-ago-but-it-also-inspired-a-generation-of-shark-scientists-220629 #SharkWeek npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS They could be playing with grandchildren, building houses for the poor or skydiving. https://theconversation.com/why-are-us-politicians-so-old-and-why-do-they-want-to-stay-in-office-217024 #USPolitics #Politics #News npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Very exciting #shark discovery 🦈 After somebody ripped a GPS tracker tag off one shark’s dorsal fin, scientists observed an amazing ability – the wound didn’t just heal, but the missing chunk of fin grew back https://theconversation.com/i-set-out-to-investigate-where-silky-sharks-travel-and-by-chance-documented-a-sharks-amazing-power-to-regenerate-its-sabotaged-fin-220106 #sharkstr #sharkweek #science npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Y'all as a second-person plural pronoun is not just “the quintessential Southern pronoun.” A linguist has found uses going back to 1631 in England, hundreds of years before the more recent usages cited by the Oxford English Dictionary. And its inclusiveness is also gaining new respect, you hear? https://theconversation.com/yall-that-most-southern-of-southernisms-is-going-mainstream-and-its-about-time-193265 #language #interesting npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Exciting new science: Part algae, part red blood cell, these microrobots can travel to hard-to-reach tumors deep in the lungs. https://theconversation.com/microrobots-made-of-algae-carry-chemo-directly-to-lung-tumors-improving-cancer-treatment-232136?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky #medstr #cancer #sciencestr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS For you, #fireworks might be this brilliant symphony of colors that fill up the night sky. For chemists, they’re demonstrating a lot of the basic principles of reactions. Learn the science behind fireworks, before you watch a display this weekend 🇺🇸 #FourthofJuly https://theconversation.com/how-do-fireworks-work-a-pyrotechnics-chemist-explains-the-science-behind-the-brilliant-colors-and-sounds-173576 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Service dogs are good little workers – providing less severe symptoms and better quality of life for their handlers. These dogs are trained to try to interrupt panic attacks and provide deep calming pressure to the people they’re matched with #PTSD https://theconversation.com/service-dogs-can-reduce-the-severity-of-ptsd-for-veterans-new-research-231912 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The U.S. Supreme Court has raised questions about Florida and Texas laws which sought to prevent #socialmedia companies from deciding which posts can be promoted, demoted or blocked. The court didn’t overturn the state laws - but did say that lower courts should consider the free speech implications of the government interfering with Facebook and X’s rules. https://theconversation.com/supreme-court-kicks-cases-about-tech-companies-first-amendment-rights-back-to-lower-courts-but-appears-poised-to-block-states-from-hampering-online-content-moderation-233607 #news #SCOTUS #USPolitics npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS With a bronze medal, an athlete might feel “At least I won a medal” or “It could have been worse.” A silver medal gets a different comparison: “I almost won gold.” More about reframing your perceptions of success – whether you’re running a marathon or trying for a promotion: https://theconversation.com/for-many-olympic-medalists-silver-stings-more-than-bronze-228655 #olympics #psychology npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS LBJ knew when to call it quits. RBG did not. Jason Kelce knew when to retire, too, bowing out after a Super Bowl win. https://theconversation.com/knowing-when-to-call-it-quits-takes-courage-and-confidence-3-case-studies-233602 #News #Newstr #USPolitics npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS "As a specialist in poverty law, civil rights and access to justice who has litigated many cases in this area, I know that #homelessness in the U.S. is a function of poverty, not criminality, and that criminalizing people experiencing homelessness in no way helps solve the problem." The majority of the US Supreme Court disagrees. https://theconversation.com/supreme-court-rules-cities-can-ban-homeless-people-from-sleeping-outdoors-sotomayor-dissent-summarizes-opinion-as-stay-awake-or-be-arrested-232955?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=links&utm_source=nostr #news #newstr #scotus npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Thank you! npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The Conversation is glad to experiment with bringing news and analysis to #GrowNostr, but we can only do that if readers support the work. We are a nonprofit news organization and and our fiscal year will be ending on June 30, without meeting our fundraising goal. Will you give whatever you can to help us end the year in the black? Thank you in advance for your generosity. You can zap us a gift, or if you still use credit cards, donate online: https://donate.theconversation.com/us?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Nostr&utm_campaign=US+Fundraising++June+2024 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Here's the origin story of the FGC-9, the world’s most popular 3D printed gun – and our latest podcast tells the fascinating story of the search to unmask its anonymous creator. Rajan Basra, a research fellow on radicalization at King's College London became fascinated by the FGC-9’s designer, who went by the online moniker JStark1809, and went deep into 4chan to try to find him. Listen: https://m.primal.net/JAGH.mp4 Or read: https://theconversation.com/gun-control-is-dead-and-we-killed-it-unmasking-the-lonely-incel-who-designed-the-worlds-most-popular-3d-printed-firearm-232295?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=links&utm_source=nostr #News #newstr #guns #podcast npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS SCOTUS Justices Samuel Alito and John Roberts have starkly different views about polarization in today’s America. While Alito described it as “very dangerous,” Roberts expressed his desire for America to understand that our democracy has faced division before, and survived. https://theconversation.com/even-the-supreme-courts-conservative-justices-are-polarized-about-the-state-of-american-politics-232341 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS More than 15 million Americans have reported using weight loss drugs like #Ozempic and #Wegovy, and dozens of them are suing the drugmakers. The lawsuit claims the drug can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues (and that the companies failed to properly warn patients about these risks). We won’t know the outcome of the case for a long time, but it does have some immediate implications, according to a health law expert https://theconversation.com/lawsuit-could-challenge-trust-in-ozempic-and-other-popular-weight-loss-drugs-226775 #News #Health #Lawstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS This early summer heat wave is especially brutal because our bodies haven’t adapted yet to summer heat (and yes, they do after about two weeks). More useful information from an expert on heat-related illnesses. https://theconversation.com/extreme-heat-can-be-dangerous-for-runners-cyclists-and-anyone-spending-time-outdoors-6-tips-for-staying-safe-232798 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Today's summer #solstice marks the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. Spiritually, the summer solstice represents a time of renewal, growth, and connection to the natural world. Both the words “solstice” and “resist” derive from the Latin verb sistere, which means “to stop” or “to stand still.” Interestingly, some acts of resistance by #Indigenous peoples to preserve their traditional ways of life revolve around the solstice. https://theconversation.com/how-indigenous-peoples-are-reclaiming-their-celebrations-of-the-summer-solstice-and-using-them-to-resist-232128 #News npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Thank you! npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS "Willie Mays is a reminder of what America can produce and how there is always hope that the country can transcend its ugly racial history and embrace a graceful, talented and proud African American man as a uniquely important national hero." A remembrance of the man and his rise from Jim Crow Alabama to stardom: https://theconversation.com/saying-a-final-goodbye-to-willie-mays-baseballs-say-hey-kid-220173 #williemays #BlackStr #News npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Biden’s new executive order will changes the lives of many immigrant families. More from two migration scholars who study the mixed-citizenship marriages who will benefit from undocumented spouses gaining a path to legalization: “When one family member cannot safely travel, work or access health care, all family members suffer. The opposite is also true. When a family member is able to shift from living without legal status in the U.S. to getting legal status, the lives of the entire family improve.” https://theconversation.com/how-bidens-executive-order-to-protect-immigrant-spouses-of-citizens-from-deportation-will-benefit-their-families-and-communities-231651 #News #Newstr #politics #immigration npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Thanks for thinking of us! But we’re not the type of news organization that sends out reporters to cover events or stories. Our distinct role is to help academic experts explain issues to the public, based on their research. https://theconversation.com/us/who-we-are For instance, we recently published a look at this nationwide trend of school boards getting caught up in national culture war issues: https://theconversation.com/school-boards-long-locally-focused-and-nonpartisan-get-dragged-into-the-national-political-culture-wars-229143 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS New research finds that the top 1% of American companies control 90% of U.S. production-related assets and account for 80% of sales revenue. So – a relatively small number of companies are responsible for the majority of U.S. economic activity. For these companies, their planning – particularly their coordination of activities across global supply chains – plays a crucial role in the #economy overall. https://theconversation.com/does-the-us-have-a-planned-economy-you-might-be-surprised-228765 #News #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS More #AI isn’t better, especially when it comes to #customerservice. Service business owners shouldn’t automatically jump on the AI bandwagon but instead should make a choice informed by their #BusinessStrategy (unlike CEOs of some large corporations we could mentions). 4 “rules” to consider: 1. Strike a strategic balance. For predictable tasks, such as payments, automation enhances efficiency and sacrifices little. Complex and varied customer needs, however, demand the flexibility and empathy of human expertise and interaction. 2. Leverage strengths. Use AI to navigate tasks such as data analysis and decision-making processes where objectivity and comprehensiveness are crucial. 3. Seek opportunities for synergy. Encourage dynamic interaction between human capabilities and AI technologies, so each can learn from the other. 4. Consider the context. Assess the specific needs and values of your customers to determine the appropriate mix of human and technological resources. And recognize that this balance may shift over time as technologies advance and client expectations change https://theconversation.com/does-your-service-business-need-ai-here-are-4-rules-to-help-you-decide-221490 #News #Business #Entrepreneurs npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS "Dad, I’m hungry." "Hi, hungry. I’m Dad." Ah, the Dad Joke. What makes something a dad joke instead of just a corny joke? We've got two folklorists answering that question and looking at the history of the 'art' form. Happy #FathersDay to all the Dads out there, funny or not! https://theconversation.com/an-homage-to-the-dad-joke-one-of-the-great-traditions-of-fatherhood-231996 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS “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 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The first commercial gambling operations emerged – by chance or not – at the same time as the study of mathematical probability in the mid-1600s. Early writers on probability had explained how the ‘house advantage’ didn’t need to be large for a gambling enterprise to profit enormously. But gamblers and gambling operators were slow to catch on. https://theconversation.com/how-the-18th-century-probability-revolution-fueled-the-casino-gambling-craze-228347 #Math #History npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS America saw an upsurge of devotion to the flag, and 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. More from a historian of American religion: https://theconversation.com/how-reciting-the-pledge-of-allegiance-became-a-sacred-patriotic-ritual-231432 #News #Religion npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS True political independent voters are rare in the U.S. – and they get something right: They are generally more influenced in their voting by the key issues they see and experience every day. Most Americans take their cues on an issue from their preferred party’s position. For instance, this research found that Democrats and Republicans have the same views on affordable housing regardless of their income – but that’s not so among true independents. Do you know someone who’s against it only because Biden is for it? Or for it only because Trump is against it? https://theconversation.com/politics-is-still-both-local-and-personal-but-only-for-independents-not-for-democrats-or-republicans-226207 #News #Politics https://m.primal.net/IjgY.png npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Cool new cutting-edge biomedical research: Microrobots made of green algae carrying nanoparticles coated with red blood cell membranes can move through the lungs to carry chemo drugs directly to tumors, potentially improving lung #cancer treatment Study in mice found that more of the drugs accumulated in the tumor this way than with directly delivering the drugs or using nanoparticles that couldn't swim https://theconversation.com/microrobots-made-of-algae-carry-chemo-directly-to-lung-tumors-improving-cancer-treatment-232136 #News #Science #Health npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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, from a behavioral economist who did a randomized experiment with newlyweds: https://theconversation.com/how-much-do-you-need-to-know-about-how-your-spouse-spends-money-maybe-less-than-you-think-230070 #Money #relationships npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS How well do you know The Conversation? We've got a bonus quiz today that's all about, well, us. 😊 Here's the first question: The Conversation has 12 independent editions around the globe. In which antipodean country was the *first* edition of The Conversation founded, in 2011? A. Kenya B. Australia C. The Netherlands D. Singapore Check your answer and learn some fun facts about us here: https://theconversation.com/8-fun-questions-about-the-conversation-232139?utm_medium=social&utm_source=nostr&utm_content=special+quiz https://theconversation.com/8-fun-questions-about-the-conversation-232139?utm_medium=social&utm_source=subtext&utm_content=special+quiz #News #Quiz npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Are you a fan of board games? Long before there was Risk and Scrabble, the new United States 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 #News #history #gaming npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS GM and welcome to this week's #News #Quiz. This iconic image turns 40 years old this week. Whose backside are we looking back at? https://m.primal.net/IcQP.jpg A. Rocker Bruce Springsteen B. Country star Ricky Skaggs C. President Ronald Reagan D. The cowboy from The Village People Put your answer in a reply, then check your answer and try the rest of the quiz, with questions on D-Day, Mexico and a lesser-known world cup: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Another good bit of history: how the new "ranger" units of the US Army, formed on a British model, heroically led the way across Omaha Beach. Nearly 400 of the 1000 soldiers who went ashore were killed, wounded or missing. https://theconversation.com/rangers-led-the-way-in-the-d-day-landings-80-years-ago-227299 #News #Army #DDay npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. A curator from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History shares 5 artifacts that help us remember the heroism of the invasion landings. https://m.primal.net/Iaur.jpg Here are dog tags one Jewish sailor wore, along with a coin from British Palestine, during his fight against the Nazis. https://theconversation.com/a-jacket-a-coin-a-letter-relics-of-omaha-beach-battle-tell-the-story-of-d-day-80-years-later-225127 #News #History #Historystr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS We spoke with an immigration law scholar who explains 4 key points about how Biden’s new executive order will influence #immigration trends. 1. The executive order is basically an asylum ban 2. This could lead to a rise in undocumented minors crossing the border solo, since the order doesn’t apply to them 3. Biden is taking a page out of Trump’s playbook 4. The executive order won’t be so easy to implement Read more: https://theconversation.com/bidens-immigration-order-wont-fix-problems-quickly-4-things-to-know-about-whats-changing-231694 #Election2024 #News #immigration npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Louisiana could become the first in the nation to require the posting a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in classrooms in public schools, colleges and universities. But according to a religion law scholar, if House Bill 71 is signed into law, it likely faces a dubious legal future in the face of court decisions against many such displays that don’t have a ‘secular purpose’ https://theconversation.com/an-american-flag-a-pencil-sharpener-and-the-10-commandments-louisianas-new-bill-to-mandate-biblical-displays-in-classrooms-is-the-latest-to-push-limits-of-religion-in-public-schools-230847 #News #Religion #Christianity npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in the general election, even though his party lost seats to a stronger-than-expected opposition. What did Modi get wrong? Indiana University's Sumit Ganguly says Modi’s party miscalculated voters' priorities. "It failed to realize that in a country where only 11.3% of children get adequate nutrition, Hindu pride cannot be eaten – ultimately, it’s the price of potatoes and other essentials that matter. Read more: https://theconversation.com/modis-narrow-win-suggests-indian-voters-saw-through-religious-rhetoric-opting-instead-to-curtail-his-political-power-231547 #News #BreakingNews #IndianElections npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 🙋 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Every year before the June 4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre of democracy protesters, #China cracks down on online criticism. This year, there are two new twists to Beijing’s cyber-operations: a reorganization of the military unit responsible for #cyberwarfare, and an increasing reliance on outsourcing to private sector hackers. https://theconversation.com/china-turns-to-private-hackers-as-it-cracks-down-on-online-activists-on-tiananmen-square-anniversary-230510 #News #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through training exercises for your eyes These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye movement exercises; and straining to read by using the wrong prescription glasses to “train” the eyes. But this eye doctor says the science simply isn’t there. "I can tell you that no study to date shows strong evidence that these exercises eliminate the need for glasses or offer any long-term significant benefits," he writes, with a 🙄. Here’s what works: https://m.primal.net/IXMx.png https://theconversation.com/eye-exercises-to-improve-sight-is-there-any-science-behind-them-an-ophthalmologist-explains-why-you-shouldnt-buy-the-hype-217655 #Health #Eyes npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 #news npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS TGIF! Each week on Friday we have a fun #news #quiz. Here's today's 1st question: Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts on Thursday. The New York jury apparently did not buy the defense's description of witness Michael Cohen as what? A. "A Mount Everest of misinformation" B. "The GLOAT ... Greatest liar of all time" C. "The King Kong of con men" D. "A stool pigeon who sings like another MC, Mariah Carey" Leave your answer in a reply. We'll zap the first 5 people to get it right! Take the full quiz: You can take the full quiz here: https://theconversation.com/the-conversation-u-s-weekly-news-quiz-189437 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Donald #Trump is a non-New Yorker’s idea of a New Yorker: “a well-done steak guy in a bagels-and-lox, or slice-of-pizza, or arroz con pollo or soup dumplings town.” In a tribal city, Donald Trump belonged to none of the tribes https://theconversation.com/12-new-yorkers-convicted-trump-but-he-never-fully-fit-in-to-new-york-city-148303 #TrumpTrial #News #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Donald Trump is now the first sitting or former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony. But in other countries, ex-leaders have been investigated, prosecuted and even jailed – in the interest of protecting the rule of law. https://theconversation.com/why-many-countries-have-prosecuted-former-leaders-231260 #breakingnews #news #uspolitics #trump #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS “A chatbot turns hostile. A test version of a Roomba vacuum collects images of users in private situations. A Black woman is falsely identified as a suspect on the basis of facial recognition software.” Incidents like these are not just glitches – but examples of more fundamental and increasingly common problems in products using #AI. And research suggests a troubling reality of the next generation of #engineers: They seem unprepared to grapple with the social implications of their work. Read more: https://theconversation.com/are-tomorrows-engineers-ready-to-face-ais-ethical-challenges-213826 #news #ArtificialIntelligence #highereducation npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Making good decisions takes a bit of work and a bit of thinking. Many people don’t do that. #AI is trained on the results of those hasty decisions. So relying on AI is going to result in even worse decisions – and also take away a uniquely human ability. https://theconversation.com/the-hidden-risk-of-letting-ai-decide-losing-the-skills-to-choose-for-ourselves-227311 #News #Technology npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 #news npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS “I find the idea of uninvited chatbots answering questions in Facebook groups to be dystopian for a number of reasons, starting with the fact that online communities are for people....” “Right now, many companies are wielding generative #AI as a hammer, and as a result, everything looks like a nail.” https://theconversation.com/ai-chatbots-are-intruding-into-online-communities-where-people-are-trying-to-connect-with-other-humans-229473 #GrowNostr #News #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Closing arguments in #Trump’s felony trial are set for this morning. We asked a professor of criminal law who to explain what the prosecution and the defense will be trying to do in their final attempt to persuade the jury #News #USPolitics #Newstr https://theconversation.com/what-to-watch-for-in-trump-trials-closing-arguments-from-a-law-school-professor-who-teaches-and-studies-them-230747 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Closing arguments in #Trump’s felony trial are set for this morning. We asked a professor of criminal law who to explain what the prosecution and the defense will be trying to do in their final attempt to persuade the jury #News #USPolitics #lawstodon https://theconversation.com/what-to-watch-for-in-trump-trials-closing-arguments-from-a-law-school-professor-who-teaches-and-studies-them-230747 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 #HealthStr #ScienceStr #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS We've made like 6000 satoshis (millions of a Bitcoin) from people doing just that npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Nobody except Bitcoin folks so far, as far as I can see npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS In the 1970s and 1980s, bands made money from album sales and concerts just promoted the album. In the 2020s, bands make pennies from streams and rely on concerts to make money. A #music industry scholar and former drummer looks at how this plays into the government’s antitrust lawsuit: https://theconversation.com/why-the-us-government-is-trying-to-break-up-live-nation-entertainment-a-music-industry-scholar-explains-230832 #News npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS 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 #News #Newstr npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Louisiana’s new bill, once signed, would reclassify two #abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) as Schedule IV controlled substances, like valium, and make it a crime to possess them without a valid in-state prescription. Surgical and medication abortions are already banned in Louisiana, with few exceptions. An obstetrician and a law professor explain more about the law and the lack of evidence supporting it: https://theconversation.com/louisiana-set-to-reclassify-abortion-pills-as-controlled-dangerous-substances-heres-what-that-means-230848 #news #newstr