Eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like a primeval tradition. But every part of the process – including the coat hanger we unbend to use as a roasting spit – is a product of the Industrial Revolution. #NationalSmores Day https://buff.ly/MxoShBF

Autopsies are rare when the goal is general medical insight about the causes of stillbirth and pregnancy loss more generally, but they are seemingly routine when criminal consequences are possible, according to legal scholar who has written a book on pregnancy loss.

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Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss

The rate of stillbirth in the US is stubbornly high. Routine fetal autopsies for stillbirths can help reveal what’s causing them.

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. buff.ly/W85sSqJ By Sarah Diaz and Linda Lane, Coastal Carolina University

Where first graders watch educational media, before the impact of eliminating federal funds: * PBS - 45% * Nickelodeon - 14% * YouTube - 9% (from a 2025 study by child development researchers) https://buff.ly/DIgcjd5

History is full of rising and falling world powers. Could the U.S. be next? Greek historian Herodotus saw the Persian monarchy’s downfall in 479 B.C.E. as rooted in its rulers’ belief in their own absolute authority. A classics professor explains: https://buff.ly/4Dm3ImI

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly data on inflation, employment, and wages—figures that shape business decisions. Experts say it's virtually impossible to "rig" the data, despite former President Trump’s accusation against the BLS commissioner who he fired.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data

President Trump’s firing of the BLS commissioner could undermine trust in the indicators the government releases.

#AI is reshaping K-12 education, with 60% of teachers now using it for lesson planning and grading. Although concerns remain about equity, privacy, and impacts on critical thinking, an education professor says it can be a net positive

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AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching

Leading thinkers in the field are seeking a more nuanced understanding of how best to use AI to shape the future of education.

NASA's plan to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 isn't about planting flags—it's about establishing infrastructure and influence in key lunar regions. A #space lawyer explains: https://buff.ly/TAa0gIY

The Clean Air Act's impact on Adirondack lakes: Metal concentrations have fallen to less than 10% of their peak pollution levels.. Environmental science scholars explain: https://buff.ly/AE0fdg0

Texas Republicans, pushed by Trump, are aiming for a mid-decade gerrymander in hopes of ensuring House control after the 2026 midterm elections. A political scientist warns this could lead to what's known as a "dummymander." https://buff.ly/14dXeAx