Most Pennsylvania voters ignore judicial elections − a political scientist explains why they matter, especially in a battleground state
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Pennsylvania’s judicial elections could change the outcome of future redistricting cases in a key battleground state
The seats of three of the five Democrats on the state Supreme Court are up for grabs on Nov. 4.
How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order
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How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court can still invalidate the newest national injunction and allow the order to go into effect anywhere it is not currently barred fro...
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can get in the way.
Effective flood warnings need 5 key elements: ✔️ Clear hazard description ✔️ Location info ✔️ Guidance on actions to take ✔️ Timing cues ✔️ A credible source Researchers who study them explain how to make alerts that humans don’t ignore:
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Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior
As flash floods ravage areas like the Texas Hill Country, research shows that technology alone cannot save lives during flooding emergencies.
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FEMA flood maps are meant to warn homeowners of flood risk. But they miss a major threat: flash floods from extreme rainfall, and climate change is making that oversight more dangerous (thread) ⬇️
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can get in the way.
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High-effort coping, celebrated as ‘grit’, can contribute to cognitive decline, especially in marginalized communities facing chronic stress. Rest & self-care are key to resilience.
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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...
Exercising in wildlife smoke can impair blood vessel and nervous system function, even in healthy people. We had an exercise scientist explain how fine particles from smoke enter your bloodstream, trigger inflammation and raise long-term #health risks:
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Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Factors like your health status and how hard you exercise can help gauge the risk of wildfire smoke exposure.