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19th century maps of #Mars varied widely as astronomers struggled to see surface details, and made stuff up. Camille Flammarion reviewed 572 Mars drawings for his 1892 book "The Planet Mars," but wisely concluded none could be taken literally. A space historian explains:

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President Donald Trump’s idea of a “Golden Dome” missile defense system carries a range of potential strategic dangers for the United States. A @harvardkennedy.bsky.social national security professor explains:

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The use of biotechnology for conservation, whether for de-extinction or genetic augmentation of existing species, promises solutions to otherwise intractable problems in protecting endangered animals. A law professor explains: buff.ly/MfRdVg3 By @alexerwin.bsky.social @fiu.bsky.social

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The US health care system's high costs and inequities aren't accidental – they're the result of decades of policy choices prioritizing profit over people and entrenching racial hierarchies, says a #publichealth historian. buff.ly/qDyWBxp By Zachary W. Schulz, Auburn University 🗃️

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The Boulder attack that injured 12 people at a protest in support of Gaza hostages raises complex questions about the definitions of terrorism and hate crimes. Terrorism experts look at how these terms differ and their legal implications: buff.ly/7pBMEBh

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Taiwanese pop star Teresa Teng's unreleased song from the 1980s will appear on an album in 2025, 30 years after her death. An Asian cultures scholar explores why the singer’s music continues to resonate across Asia and beyond: buff.ly/4zsBlry By Xianda Huang, UCLA

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The Trump administration has raised the issue of presidential power to suspend habeas corpus, a fundamental constitutional rights that has been suspended only during the Civil War and World War II. A history professor explains: buff.ly/rNIdJP6 By @bds77.bsky.social, Arizona State University

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Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities

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Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration theconversation.com/debates-over...

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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians theconversation.com/us-health-ca...

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There is still hope to save irreplaceable coral ecosystems, but time is running out. Baby corals can ride ocean currents for hundreds of miles, but they can’t outrun climate change. And humans have a limited capacity to make new reefs in cooler waters, according to new research. buff.ly/nY4jJs0

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‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave theconversation.com/the-eternal-...

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Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species buff.ly/MfRdVg3

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Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe buff.ly/g4QniGY

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👍🏻 vs 👎🏻 “When snap evaluations reign, you effectively shut yourself off from a wide range of possible experiences. When everything around you is just good or bad, nothing can be perplexing, mysterious or intriguing.” 🖊️ @lorrainebesser.bsky.social via @us.theconversation.com

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Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism @us.theconversation.com Charles Kurzman theconversation.com/trumps-justi...

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Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet buff.ly/Fwzr0Hb

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4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home buff.ly/ZIK5TkV

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Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world buff.ly/qh0TZ86

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💸Most gluten-free products have more sugar, more calories, less protein, and higher price tags than comparable food items. Yet only 7% of Americans actually need them for health reasons while 25% buy them. #glutenfree By Sachin Rustgi, Clemson University

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AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities buff.ly/SoHok2T

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The Supreme Court today unanimously blocked Mexico from suing US gunmakers. The lawsuit was one of Mexico’s efforts to stop the flow of over 100,000 guns a year across the US border, weapons that fuel drug cartel violence. More on this huge problem in our recent investigation:

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The true cost of extreme #weather damage is often a mystery. Atmospheric scientists explain how estimates can vary widely between counties, creating misleading perceptions of storm risks:

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Trump’s “science transparency” executive order is packed with positive sounding buzzwords, but it could gut the use of most health studies in policymaking. It revives tactics once used by Big Tobacco to bury studies that showed the dangers of smoking. buff.ly/DY1ftlB #news #science

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Can parents opt their children out of lessons featuring LGBTQ+ characters on religious grounds? The Supreme Court's ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor may have far-reaching implications for public education and what schools can teach.

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Ukraine’s deep strike into Russia with cheap, remote-controlled drones upends traditional rules of war, showing that billion-dollar bombers and once-safe rear bases are now vulnerable targets. buff.ly/aD7JgXz

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As #Detroit booms, many neighborhoods are left behind. The next mayor will have tools to fix this, from zoning reform to transit and fairer taxes.

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The U.S. cut $1B in funding for school and food bank programs that provide fresh food to families. “These cuts will hurt millions,” says Dr. Marlene Schwartz, an expert on food policy and #hunger: buff.ly/S0ofLEU #health #politics

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Big Tech’s AI boom is spiking power demand – and you could be paying for it. Utilities are striking secret deals with Big Tech to power data centers, pushing billions in costs onto regular ratepayers. Harvard research reveals how the public is subsidizing it:

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Always labeling things as good or bad? That habit might be shrinking your world. Drop the snap judgments. Choose “interesting” instead (and don’t even think about clicking that heart below this post).

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Trump's justifications for his latest travel ban make absolutely no sense. And, according to a terrorism research, the travel ban won’t increase national security or prevent terrorist attacks. buff.ly/z3xbPvX

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From @ca.theconversation.com 🩺

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Great question and a fascinating read: “When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing?” #innovation #genAI #AIsky

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“Scholars found that TANF did less to lift families out of poverty than it did to shuffle its burden, helping the nearly poor at the expense of the very poor.” theconversation.com/theres-no-ev... via @us.theconversation.com

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Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Recently-pardoned tax frauds the Chrisleys and Trump share reality TV, brash personas, lavish lifestyles and legal battles in Georgia. Trump’s pardon of them appeals to his conservative Christian base’s sense of persecution.

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That dinner party moment when someone says, “A study proves it!” sparks debate. In today’s age of misinformation, helping students understand how good science works can help rebuild trust in the proof by #science. buff.ly/7XLMkOu

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When vaccine rates drop, outbreaks rise – not just because of misinformation, but because of how people weigh personal vs. collective risk. Game theory explains why these rational choices can lead to public health failure. buff.ly/tzGLY0X #health #wellness #measles #vaccineswork

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Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities

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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient.

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Methylene blue is trending as a “brain booster” online, praised by influencers but with limited human evidence. Originally a medical dye treating rare blood disorders, it shows promise in animal studies but poses real risks—especially when mixed with common meds. buff.ly/FE8WV6N

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1 in 4 children suffers from chronic pain. School nurses could play a key role in helping kids manage conditions like migraines, joint pain, and fibromyalgia using cognitive behavioral therapy. A pediatric pain psychologist explains how: buff.ly/nT9PXjn By Natoshia R. Cunningham, Michigan State

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What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have #AI write computer code − and what risks it creates: buff.ly/cJmAXhX By Chetan Jaiswal, Quinnipiac University

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Scientists are studying how the brain stores memories of experiences with drugs like cocaine and fentanyl. This could lead to more targeted treatments for addiction and drug use. buff.ly/3FHWnvF By Ana Clara Bobadilla, Colorado State University

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Your dog’s bark isn’t just noise—it’s their version of “OMG come look at this!” From mail carriers to squirrels, they’re calling the pack (you) to attention. buff.ly/ujHqVEg

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What a sunny van Gogh painting of ‘The Sower’ tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope buff.ly/JO9fTaA

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NASA is entering a period of uncertainty. Proposed budget cuts and the withdrawal of its administrator nominee raise serious questions about the agency’s future, especially as its faces competition from commercial companies owned by Musk and Bezos. buff.ly/AI7uif4 #NASA #SpacePolicy

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A federally funded study on #trans #mentalhealth was abruptly terminated, despite being rated more highly than 96% of competing projects and being over half completed. #Psychology and sexual health professors explain the effects ripple through science and society: buff.ly/eFZCL4H

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Texas' standardized reading test adjusted its scoring every year, confusing parents and lawmakers who were trying to figure out why the reported results weren’t showing improvement. buff.ly/dummFeT By Jeanne Sinclair, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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