With record crowds flocking to Instagram-friendly spots in national parks, scholars of parks and recreations explain how visitors can adapt for a better experience. https://buff.ly/X3vZYL8
Is the Trump administration trying to get rid of free market capitalism? A professor who studies economic systems suggests capitalism isn’t retreating but evolving: https://buff.ly/y1spI7f
The Federalist Society's influence on the Supreme Court is set to last for decades. Political science scholars explain their research into how justices affiliated with the society rule: https://buff.ly/YtXsbLS
More than 90% of pregnant women take at least one medication, yet data on prescription drugs' effects on the fetus is sparse. New research on medication safety during pregnancy is at risk due to ongoing funding cuts, according to maternal and child health researchers. https://buff.ly/Wkaqnip
Federal surveys will no longer collect data on gender identity, making it harder to track the transgender population. Researchers estimate 2.1 million U.S. adults currently identify as transgender, up from 1.3 million in 2022. https://buff.ly/PJCBXCC
White dwarfs, remnants of dead stars, could potentially host planets suitable for life. An astronomer explores the possibility of life existing in these unexpected cosmic environments: https://buff.ly/xY1fxa3 #space
Literature from Latin America is full of warnings: Once institutions start giving in to authoritarian demands, it rarely stops.
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Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump
Writers have mined the region’s turbulent political history to explore how authoritarian rulers bend institutional leaders to their will.
Clergy are joining scientists and lawmakers in pushing to legalize psychedelics, with some religious leaders saying these substances bring people closer to God.
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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Several religious groups have historically used psychedelics for healing. Now, a growing number are pushing for their use as a way to mystical expe...
Microdosing mushrooms has gained traction among celebrities, but unlabeled gummies and edibles with mix-and-match ingredients can cause serious side effects. Hospital visits are on the rise, for vomiting, seizures and heart problems.
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The growing fad of β€˜microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits
With little evidence or regulatory oversight, some mushroom products claim to improve cognitive function while posing a risk of serious side effect...
Lawyers who defy court orders or make baseless legal arguments can face suspension or disbarment by state ethics boards, even when they are arguing for the federal government in federal court.
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When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in
A federal court stopped contempt proceedings against Trump administration lawyers, but they may still have to respond to charges in states where th...