Scientists discovered "space tornadoes" that could trigger geomagnetic storms on Earth. New simulations reveal how these magnetic flux ropes form between the Sun and our planet. https://buff.ly/MPjqO5C image
New research suggests Americans aren’t as accepting of political violence as some polls claim — many respondents misunderstood questions about “use of force,” interpreting it as legal or peaceful action, not violence.
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Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest
Well-known flaws in conventional polling methods may be creating the incorrect perception that many Americans think political violence is justified.
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With no pay during the shutdown, some air traffic controllers are calling in sick so they can take other jobs to cover rent and bills, worsening an already critical shortage and causing major flight delays nationwide. https://buff.ly/EPJPMUJ
As global temperatures climb, scientists warn of crossing “tipping points” that could trigger irreversible shifts, from melting ice sheets to Amazon die-offs. But understanding how these thresholds work shows there’s still room for hope and action 🌎🌱 https://buff.ly/Ne9vHyt #environment #climatechange #globalwarming
Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance.
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Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance
Claims about Columbus being Sephardic have bubbled up for decades. Early in the 20th century, some immigrant groups hoped proving ties to him would...
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Accept our king, our god − or else: What colonizers presented to #IndigenousPeoples as a choice was no choice at all. The Requerimiento, a 16th-century document, sheds light on deeper ideas and laws the Spanish used to take over the New World.
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Accept our king, our god − or else: The senseless ‘requirement’ Spanish colonizers used to justify their bloodshed in the Americas
The Requerimiento, a 16th-century document, sheds light on the deeper ideas and laws that the Spanish used to take over the New World.
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A white poet and a Sioux doctor fell in love after Wounded Knee in 1890. Their unlikely marriage reveals complex tensions around race, identity and assimilation in late 19th century America. https://buff.ly/OHOp0kd #indigenouspeoplesday
Modern autocrats don’t always wear uniforms or rule by fear. They use elections, media control and polished images. Understanding this “spin dictatorship” is key to protecting democracy, especially in the U.S, writes an expert on authoritarian regimes: https://buff.ly/b8dOhAp