A new study finds only 12% of media content consumed by first graders is educational. PBS leads as the top source, producing 45% of the educational TV and videos kids watch most often, according to a child development researcher. https://buff.ly/WmmIXuQ
Two spacecraft flying in precise formation 492 feet apart created an artificial solar eclipse, allowing scientists to study the Sun's corona in unprecedented detail. An astronomer explains: https://buff.ly/PhCxkJq #space
What if everyone on Earth turned on their lights at the same time? Would there be a global blackout? https://buff.ly/RQffxZH By Harold Wallace, electricity curator at the Smithsonian Institution
The reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone triggered a "trophic cascade," leading to increased vegetation, beaver populations, and the return of songbirds, according to scholars of national parks. https://buff.ly/W85sSqJ
Donald Trump's recent lawsuits against media outlets aim to redefine libel and make it easier for public officials to sue for damages. The suits challenge a landmark 1964 Supreme Court ruling, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.
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The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
A landmark 1964 Supreme Court ruling protects the press in lawsuits by public officials angry about how they’ve been covered. It’s being target...
An FDA panel’s move to cast doubt on antidepressants in pregnancy contradicts decades of research showing the benefits outweigh the risks. Experts warn this could worsen the maternal mental health crisis. https://buff.ly/aaaOvDQ
A legal scholar traces the origins of #dueprocess from medieval England to modern America:
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Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights
The meaning and application of due process has become a crucial issue in the US, most often with respect to the Trump administration’s migrant de...
Hulk Hogan’s sudden death has cardiologists urging action. As a reminder, extreme fitness ≠ heart health. https://buff.ly/Z9MG8f4
Light pollution is stealing our view of the stars ⭐ Protecting dark skies isn’t just for astronomers – it’s about preserving a universal right to see the cosmos. https://buff.ly/usIN0SH
Americans across party lines want guardrails on #AI.
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Poll finds bipartisan agreement on a key issue: Regulating AI
Democrats and Republicans alike have concerns about AI and want to see the rapidly developing technology regulated to protect the public.
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