Health exceptions in abortion laws don't reduce infant deaths, according to an analysis of infant mortality data published by the CDC. Researchers suggest the unclear language in those laws may deter medical professionals from using them, if they’re afraid of prosecution. https://buff.ly/62KwoES
A former federal judge explains why there are a lot more references these days to Articles III of the Constitution in court these days https://buff.ly/a1ypfFb
A group called Return to the Land has established two "whites-only communities" in Arkansas, with plans for four more sites in the Ozarks and Appalachia. The creation of white ‘ethnostates’ is the ultimate goal of some white nationalists, a scholar of right-wing extremism explains: https://buff.ly/R8loWop
US Navy's lethal strike on a Caribbean boat suspected of drug trafficking violates international law, regardless of who was on board, says international law expert. https://buff.ly/t7eCMAb
National Parks aren’t just Yellowstone and Yosemite where visitors throng. With nearly 400 other parks across the country, some of the best surprises could be close by.
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Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think
These sites of national significance hold surprising treasures no less wondrous than the big-name destinations, potentially right around the corner...
The myth of scientific objectivity hides the truth that every experiment is influenced by cultural values, assumptions and beliefs – and that actually hurts the search for truth Analysis:
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Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it
Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the conclusions they...
Shrimp, butter, olive oil … and your local river. New research reveals where PFAS – toxic “forever chemicals” – are most likely to reach you. (The researchers built interactive maps with data especially useful for readers in Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York.)
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You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies
PFAS exposure can vary significantly from one community to the next. A close-up view of three Great Lakes states offers some insights for everyone.
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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. https://buff.ly/llFGzJK.
AI slop is more than just junk – it’s dangerous. An example: This fake photo of a child with a puppy went viral during Hurricane Helene, fueling misinformation. Don’t fall for it (and flag harmful content when you see it). https://buff.ly/27KupbM
Civil servants see their work as a calling. But under Trump’s second term, with their jobs upended and u-turns on policy, tens of thousands are being forced to ask: stay, speak up or leave?
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Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go
Federal workers face unique challenges. But part of their dilemma is familiar to many Americans who have to wrestle with dramatic changes in the wo...