When does a kid become an adult? https://buff.ly/0PRWF4l
Putin's new state-sponsored documentary frames the #Ukraine war as a continuation of WWII against "neo-Nazis." It suggests he may seek more territory beyond Ukraine's borders, according to a government professor. https://buff.ly/JB1Bxlk Peter Rutland, Wesleyan University
Philadelphia was once an epicenter of the national anarchist movement, supported by the city's Jewish immigrant community. A media studies professor explores his great-grandfather’s role in this forgotten chapter in U.S. history: https://buff.ly/jisLaxb
From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world − that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV
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From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world − that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV
The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.
How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom? https://buff.ly/aIM0vAF
2/3 of 4th graders still read below grade level. Phonics helps, but it’s not enough—kids need balanced literacy. Some tips: 📚 Send home good books 🗞 All reading counts (Signs, cereal boxes—it's all literacy) 🎉 Make it fun 📖 Choose a good series 🎯 Try 30-min weekly tutoring
Cancer research doesn’t rely solely on government grants – but they are a key part of a complex and successful ecosystem. A cancer biologist explains the interdependence of these parts: academia, pharma, biotechnology startups, federal agencies and private foundations: buff.ly/T784Ma5 🧪🩺
What a law professor thinks you (and Stephen Miller) should know about habeas corpus, what Chief Justice John Marshall called back in the 1803 case, Marbury v. Madison, the “very essence” of civil liberty
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Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration
Habeas corpus – a Latin phrase meaning ‘you shall have the body’ – protects any person, whether citizen or not, from being illegally confin...
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Nitrous oxide, often sold as "whippets," can cause serious health issues. Over 13 million Americans have misused it at least once, including 4% of eighth graders. More from a #publichealth professor: https://buff.ly/9HqB5Nf
High-effort coping, celebrated as ‘gri’, can contribute to cognitive decline, especially in marginalized communities facing chronic stress. Rest & self-care are key to resilience. More of the research from a behavioral scientist studying Alzheimer’s and brain health in #Black communities:
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‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism
Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overl...
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