Want to support veterans this #MemorialDay? Here’re 4 tips including #1: Learn exactly what a charity does. Don’t be fooled by vague language that a group “supports” or “honors” veterans https://buff.ly/7C5AahC
Elon Musk called empathy a “weakness” of Western civilization. But philosophers argue the opposite: empathy is a hard-won form of knowledge — and essential for understanding others and making informed decisions
This #MemorialDay weekend, as you fire up the grill, remember the science behind those smoky, rich flavors.
From the Maillard reaction to caramelization, chemistry plays a key role in great barbecue. https://buff.ly/AmhFKGg
⚠️Dig safely at the beach this summer ⚠️
More people die from sand collapses than shark attacks. Keep holes shallow (no deeper than the knee height of the shortest person in your group) and remember to fill them in before you leave.
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Rural areas with strong social networks are attracting younger residents, leading to a boom in local food startups and farm-to-table initiatives https://buff.ly/BqcEzk8
The WHO’s new Pandemic Agreement aims to boost global readiness by improving vaccine access, sharing information and strengthening health systems. But guess who’s sitting this one out? https://buff.ly/Bwm4cZn #COVID19 #BirdFlu
Medicaid work requirements, which are included in the budget passed by the US House, are unlikely to boost employment.
Research into work requirements for other programs show that they are more likely to strip benefits from vulnerable people stuck in bureaucracy https://buff.ly/LE5Acc3
Federal research grant funding has been much in the news, with the sudden cancellation of billions of dollars in funding.
Those grants were years in the making.
From proposal to peer review to strict spending rules, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the grant process: https://buff.ly/5Txn9PY
What makes a cancer “aggressive”?
It’s not just one thing — it’s about how the cells look, how far the cancer has spread and what’s in its DNA. https://buff.ly/OgIh73l
While Pres. Biden is getting treatment for his #ProstateCancer, many patients with less advanced cancer may be better served by “watchful waiting”. A cancer genomics researcher describes how she helped her father make decisions after his diagnosis:
