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What do sticking your hand out a car window & landing a spacecraft on Mars have in common? Drag. Aerospace engineers are using aerobraking — slowing spacecraft with thin atmosphere instead of fuel — to orbit planets, save propellant, and reduce space junk.

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Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with Salmonella in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true buff.ly/KRo6Olh

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The GOP's proposed Death Tax Repeal Act could complicate estate planning for the wealthy, potentially rendering existing strategies obsolete. A look at the unintended consequences for the 0.1% of people who currently need to worry about the estate tax:

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Feeling overwhelmed by rising costs? It's more important than ever to focus on your ‘financial efficacy’ which is the ability to make smart money decisions and navigate tough times. Practical tips:

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A shift in a long-standing norm: Former presidents traditionally avoid criticizing their successors, but Bill Clinton, Barack #Obama, and Joe #Biden have all publicly called out Donald Trump recently, and #Trump has escalated attacks on other presidents. buff.ly/qkg5Ggz #politics

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The Republican party has shifted ideologies and kept its base. Democrats, meanwhile, have lost their ideological anchor: liberalism. More from a historian whose new book “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History” is out this month ⬇️

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Ever looked at a "stone tool" in a museum and thought, “That’s just a rock”? 🪨 You're not alone. But there is a science behind spotting real tools made by ancient humans — and it starts with a process called flintknapping (thread ⬇️) buff.ly/bVyCiDD

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India’s airstrikes inside Pakistan have left 31 dead—and raised fears of escalation between two nuclear powers. We spoke with a historian about who’s really in charge of Pakistan’s response, the role of the military, and what could come next: buff.ly/VjsfUSf #IndiaPakistanWar

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Measles is back. Cases in the Americas are 11x higher than last year. The U.S. has 935 cases in 30 states as of May 2—up from 285 in all of 2024. A pediatrician warns: unless vaccination rates rise, measles could become a regular, endemic illness again. buff.ly/Nr1lios #measles #vaccineswork

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Tensions between India and Pakistan are surging. After India’s missile strike, Islamabad has vowed to respond “at a time, place, and manner of its choosing.” With both nations nuclear-armed, the risk of escalation is real. theconversation.com/missile-stri... #India #Pakistan #news

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The worst Salmonella outbreak in U.S. history came from pasteurized milk in 1985—due to poor oversight, flawed processes, and absent public health leadership. As foodborne illness cases rise today, it’s a reminder of the importance of #publichealth policy

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The latest India-Pakistan clash over Kashmir represents the most serious fighting between the two nuclear-armed nations in decades. A look at the roots of this long-standing conflict to catch you up:

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It’s hard to make change in the Catholic Church. The new Pope Leo XIV will be up against centuries of tradition, but the actions of the late Pope Francis have given him more leeway to act, if he so chooses buff.ly/QZtY0Pj #PopeLeo (from Dennis Doyle, University of Dayton)

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No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains buff.ly/utZD6cv

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“It isn’t easy to figure out how the Earth was built, because it happened 4½ billion years ago, and no one was there to watch.” But here’s what scientists have figured out:

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Religion editor Molly Jackson is eagerly awaiting the new pope. We’ve got some coverage waiting to be published and updated

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Most students are using AI to write, but not necessarily to cheat. They’re brainstorming, revising and thinking critically with tools like ChatGPT. A writing professor says this isn’t a threat – it’s an opportunity, rather than a loss. buff.ly/jgb6PS8 #education #AI

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AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it buff.ly/jgb6PS8

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The next #pope will inherit a deeply divided global church. One unique challenge comes in serving Catholics in the U.S., where mass attendance is down, disaffiliation is up, and “cultural Catholics” now outnumber weekly churchgoers. buff.ly/utZD6cv #popefrancis

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A study of over 8,000 articles in top economics journals finds that authors with Chinese surnames are 14% less likely to be cited.

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This week we will be highlighting some #NSFfunded research happening here at the University of Florida. Follow us along as we celebrate 75 years of the National Science Foundation (NSF) empowering discoveries and innovation to transform the future. #NSF75

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Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with Salmonella in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true buff.ly/KRo6Olh

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💫 NEW! A deep dive into how government-run journalist protection programs in Latin America are failing to shield the press from attacks and intimidation by state agents and organized crime. From @us.theconversation.com. https://twp.ai/9PSlS9

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North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties buff.ly/hH2fr8u

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In the $250B influencer industry, snark subreddits serve as watchdogs, calling out bad actors and pushing for transparency. Social media researchers look at how anti-fans are keeping influencers accountable:

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This is a fascinating take on the predicament of the Democrats, who don’t have one leader or one slogan. And I’m not sure there is anything besides “not him” (via @us.theconversation.com) theconversation.com/fdr-united-d...

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@noaa.gov's hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever, with 3-day forecasts now as precise as 1-day forecasts were in 2002. But funding cuts threaten this progress, just ahead of hurricane season. buff.ly/Oo51kTp @coweatherman.bsky.social. University of Wisconsin-Madison

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President Trump says he cares about protecting free speech—but his track record tells a different story.

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The Supreme Court just heard a case that could redefine public education. If religious groups can run public #charterschools with taxpayer dollars as public schools, it’s a rewriting of 70 years of precedents on church and state and limits on religion in a public school.

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Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions buff.ly/ih7v8CQ

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How to manage financial stress in uncertain times

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Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality

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Public media now employs 30% of full-time journalists in Seattle, up from 10% a decade ago. The shift reflects both investment in public outlets and decline of commercial media.

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📱 Teens are falling in love with chatbots. 🤖❤️ In a time of epidemic loneliness, these digital companions promise perfect relationships without conflict, creating a $150 billion industry. From 18th century novels to today's AI, see how technology reshapes our definition of love. #AI #chatbots

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Cursive was dropped from most schools after Common Core in 2010—but now states like California, Iowa, and Oklahoma are bringing it back. Why? Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.

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Buddha taught family ties were obstacles to enlightenment, yet honored 2 mother figures throughout his life - including the aunt who raised him. buff.ly/H7A1Bjk #Buddhism #MothersDay

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Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide buff.ly/Nr1lios

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Every tap on your phone depends on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt & gallium – most of which the U.S. imports. Now, researchers are eyeing an unexpected domestic source: mining waste buff.ly/SG58uSh

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Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US buff.ly/cJg3Mee

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Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with Salmonella in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true buff.ly/KRo6Olh

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Critics of public media argue the market can fix local news problems, but the civic value of watchdog and reporters out on the street doesn’t translate into profits. A media researcher says defunding public media could mean fewer reporters when more are needed.

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No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains buff.ly/utZD6cv

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This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week. New article from yours truly about how cuts to NOAA funding and staffing could make hurricane forecasts less accurate. 🧪 theconversation.com/hurricane-fo...

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Forget about Greenland - consider Georgia!🧪 theconversation.com/how-the-us-c...

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lol theconversation.com/being-honest...

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