Molecular “fossils” tucked inside ancient proteins might hold the secrets to how life began. https://buff.ly/UZn2j3G
Only 4 in 10 Colorado residents are signed up for local emergency alerts — and many messages aren’t accessible or in the languages people read. Lessons from researchers there on getting life-saving warnings to those who need them most:
Contrary to Trump’s claim that “the radical left causes tremendous violence,” sociologists find that right-wing extremists account for the vast majority of attacks and deaths from domestic terrorism. https://buff.ly/XOaVJUZ
Kids who see themselves as “STEM people” are far more likely to pursue STEM careers, and new research shows caregivers play a key role in shaping that identity (or not). https://buff.ly/TnWJFQP
Mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is being investigated by the Department of Justice for allegedly making false statements when applying for a mortgage. It’s a crime that is rarely prosecuted and even more rarely results in prison.
U.S. women have narrowed the pay gap with men, partly by having fewer kids. https://buff.ly/aA82q6q image
Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas https://buff.ly/jNEQcJu
The U.S. has more people over 62 than under 18, and they have a hard time finding work. The Trump administration is moving to eliminate the only federal jobs program for low-income older adults, cutting off a key source of training and income for tens of thousands. https://www.fastcompany.com/91402780/older-adults-senior-jobs-federal-program-trump-administration
Republican-leaning economists tend to predict stronger economic growth when a Republican is president than Democrats do. Because of this partisan optimism, their forecasts end up being less accurate. https://buff.ly/Oqab2tk
Learning isn’t just memorizing facts, it’s wrestling with complexity, asking questions and connecting ideas. Here are 5 key mindsets that can help students learn more deeply (and how teachers and parents can nurture them):