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YaleEnvironment 360: “Every year the Natural History Museum in London honors the best wildlife photographers from around the world, highlighting 100 extraordinary photos of nature. This year, the finalists were selected from more than 60,000 entries and feature dynamic portraits of wildlife alongside haunting images of humanity’s impact on the natural world. The photos are …
Cato Institute Report – “Americans are concerned about immigrants’ involvement in crime and their potential reluctance to cooperate with law enforcement. The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) can help address these concerns. First, since criminals typically commit offenses near where they live and against people with similar demographics, the victimization rate can show whether immigrant …
The New york Times – no paywall: “The effect of the federal assault on public broadcasting in the United States has mostly been expressed in big numbers and dire forecasts: $1.1 billion taken back; the existence of more than 100 television and radio stations at risk. But the cutbacks have already had one smaller, more …
MakeUseOf: “Your iPhone is indispensable, but extended screen time can take a toll on your eyes. Bright whites, sharp blues, and nonstop animations all contribute to eye strain over time. If cutting back on phone use isn’t possible, Apple offers features that can make the screen easier on your eyes…”
Poynter: ‘A new course wants to change that. A new First Amendment Academy from Freedom Forum and ASU’s Newswell offers free courses to help Americans understand their rights – Americans can now take over a dozen free, online courses hosted by Arizona State University to learn more about their First Amendment rights, thanks to a …
The Pew Research Center finds that “American audiences of 30 prominent news sources vary dramatically in their levels of education“. The American audiences of 30 prominent news sources vary dramatically in their levels of education, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Roughly six-in-ten U.S. adults (62%) who say they regularly get news from …
Welcome to the Atlas of Space — an interactive visualization to explore the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in the Solar System. Scroll to zoom Click + drag to rotate\ Right-click + drag to pan Click on an object to learn more Use Search or ⌘ + k to jump to a specific planet. …
USAFacts: “Memphis, Tennessee, had higher murder rates in its home county than any other major city in the US.”
The New York Times – “Members of the Department of Government Efficiency uploaded a copy of a crucial Social Security database in June to a vulnerable cloud server, putting the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans at risk of being leaked or hacked, according to a whistle-blower complaint filed by the Social Security …
Ars Technica: “Greenhouse gas reduction is no longer a priority for the US government, but if you’re looking for a new vehicle and want to buy something with the lowest life cycle carbon emissions, you’re best off looking for a compact with a small battery. That’s one of the findings from a group at the …
The New York Times – no paywall: “A federal judge on Tuesday threw out an extraordinary lawsuit that the Trump administration had filed against the entire federal bench in Maryland, challenging a standing order intended to briefly slow down the government’s ability to deport undocumented immigrants. In a scathing 39-page ruling, the judge, Thomas T. …
PsyPost: “Artificial intelligence systems often perform impressively on standardized medical exams—but new research suggests these test scores may be misleading. A study published in JAMA Network Open indicates that large language models, or LLMs, might not actually “reason” through clinical questions. Instead, they seem to rely heavily on recognizing familiar answer patterns. When those patterns …
