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/ 4 months agoDonald Trump wants to reinstate a spoils system in federal government by hiring political loyalists regardless of competence
if political loyalty replaces merit as the basis of key federal appointments, Americans can expect government to be less competent –...
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/ 4 months agoAbortion restrictions harm mental health, with low-income women hardest hit
The uptick in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues happened after states enacted bans or restrictions on abortion.
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/ 4 months agoStorytelling strategies make communication about science more compelling
Whether sharing online about health topics or chatting about the weather, you communicate about science. Borrowing a tactic from antiscience advocates...
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/ 4 months agoAI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
AI is everywhere these days, which means more data centers eating up more electricity. There’s no easy fix, but some combination...
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/ 4 months agoTrump’s raised fist – how one gesture can be used by Republicans, socialists, fascists, white supremacists and Black athletes
The raised fist has been used by fascists, socialists, communists, Black Power advocates and even golfer Tiger Woods. It’s also Donald...
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/ 4 months agoHow political party platforms – like the Republicans’ Trump-inspired one for 2024 – can help voters understand American politics
Though largely unread, party platforms are a vital clue about which groups hold real power in the two major national parties...
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/ 4 months agoWhy is Congress filled with old people?
Nearly 20% of House and Senate members are 70 or older, and only 6% are under 40. What explains Congress’ advanced...
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/ 4 months agoWhat do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters
To capture the data needed to understand how tornadoes behave, scientists have to be near the storm. The ‘Twister’ movies get...
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/ 4 months agoThe science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis
Grande left her fans confused and concerned when her voice drastically changed during a podcast episode. But there was a method...
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/ 4 months agoMike Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins will make med school free for most students – a philanthropy expert explains why that matters
Ending tuition might not result in more doctors serving the communities that need them most without further steps.
