Gender discrimination even in death: Women were long underrepresented in newspaper obituaries, which treated them differently. ‘Obituaries primarily identified women by their association with men: their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Later in the 19th century, a woman’s obituary might include a listing of her public accomplishments – but only if they did not threaten her “true womanhood’.” https://buff.ly/WpRNMWq
In some of the most remote places on Earth, tags attached to seals collect data in near real-time to help advance ocean science.
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Tagging seals with sensors helps scientists track ocean currents and a changing climate
In some of the most remote places on Earth, tags attached to seals collect data at the cutting edge of ocean science.
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Latino organizers are using smartphones to document ICE raids, film family separations, and livestream protests. A journalism professor explores how their footage serves as evidence and resistance against immigration enforcement.
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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
The legacy of Darnella Frazier recording George Floyd’s murder is visible in today’s Latino communities using smartphones to witness the violen...
Gay Men’s Health Crisis’ buddy program paired volunteers with AIDS patients, ensuring many did not die alone. By 1988, over 1,000 volunteers were flooding in weekly to help. https://buff.ly/sl58avN
Snow leopard population estimates may have been inflated by over 30% due to human error in identifying individuals that look pretty similar to the untrained eye. #AI-powered tools like Whiskerbook aim to reduce mistakes in counting these rare cats. https://buff.ly/7m32scB Eve Bohnett @ufexplore.bsky.social image
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse https://buff.ly/a3tYMcJ
A review of 70+ studies finds SAT/ACT scores reflect access to wealth and prep, not true potential. GPA is a better predictor of success. https://buff.ly/VVZnkn3
Federal troops on the streets of L.A. to crush immigration #protests? It’s not just unprecedented; It echoes the darkest chapters of U.S. #history. An expert traces how Trump’s move recalls the use of militarized force under Jim Crow: https://buff.ly/ziuetKp
Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient https://buff.ly/vUDb972
Nuclear scientists  have long been targets in covert ops – Israel has brought that policy out of the shadows https://buff.ly/NoTRoVw