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Enzymes are the engines of life − machine learning tools could help scientists design new ones to tackle disease and climate change

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Have you followed the news this week? Take the quiz:

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Greenland’s rapidly melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make the oil and minerals Trump covets dangerous to extract

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Trump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or better educational outcomes

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Colliding plasma ejections from the Sun generate huge geomagnetic storms − studying them will help scientists monitor future space weather

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California law now requires baby food companies to test for heavy metals monthly and share results via QR codes on the packages. A pharmacy professor says this will soon give parents nationwide access to crucial food safety data, helping them make informed choices.

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From France in the American Revolution to NATO today, U.S. allies have shaped history. A scholar reviews how they’ve helped secure independence, defend freedom, and keep the peace. By Donald Heflin, Tufts University 🗃️ #diplomacy #EU https://buff.ly/41qgtU1

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Mass #surveillance in the US has historically targeted racial and ethnic minorities. Experts warn this pattern could intensify under a second Trump term, with a focus on people of color and immigrants. @curlyprofessor.bsky.social @raqueldelerme.bsky.social @usc.edu #deportation

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From Turkey to Hungary to Venezuela to Benin, firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power. Scholars share lessons learned from around the globe: #CivilService #autocrats #DOGE

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Deportation fears create ripple effects for immigrants and their communities

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Nearly 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019, with more at risk. Pharmacy benefit managers slash reimbursement rates, forcing pharmacists to operate on thin margins—or at a loss. Here’s what pharmacists have to say: #healthcare #benefits 🩺

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DEI programs are designed to help white people too – here’s how

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A #publichealth professor looks at how the CDC protects Americans’ life and how it’s likely to be affected by the Trump administration’s actions, including laying off thousands of its staff. By Jordan Miller, Arizona State University #COVID19 #BirdFlu #Ebola 🧪 🩺 #EpiSky

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Peace talks where the fate of a nation is decided by other nations rarely end well. @uk.theconversation.com #Ukraine

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Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability. A new antioxidant material neutralizes brain-damaging molecules in mice, boosting recovery—offering hope for treatment. A materials science engineer explains: #BrainInjury #Neuroscience https://buff.ly/3Qw7ytW

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The protein #p53, known as the "guardian of the genome," plays a crucial role in preventing #cancer. When it malfunctions, tumors can form. Scientists are developing drugs to restore or mimic p53's function in cancer cells. A #biology researcher explains: 🧪 🩺 https://buff.ly/4i9qZ7J

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The U.S.'s strong support for Ukraine in its 3-year war with Russia has been questioned in the Trump administration. A scholar of Eastern European politics points out Trump’s record on Russia is not all pro-Putin: Tatsiana Kulakevich @usouthflorida.bsky.social #ukraine #russia

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Scientists are developing a "toxic male technique" to control disease-carrying insects and agricultural pests. Genetically engineered male insects would produce venomous semen, killing females after they mate. Bill Sullivan, Indiana University #malaria #biocontrol 🧪🩺🦟

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Mass #surveillance in the US has historically targeted racial and ethnic minorities. Experts warn this pattern could intensify under a second Trump term, with a focus on people of color and immigrants. @curlyprofessor.bsky.social @raqueldelerme.bsky.social @usc.edu #deportation

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I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling − for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun

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Trump's plan to reclassify 50,000 federal workers would make them easier to fire for political reasons. Critics say this threatens the merit-based, politically neutral #civilservice that 87% of Americans support. A public affairs professor explains: #polisky

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Brazil coup charges could end former President Bolsonaro’s political career, but they won’t extinguish Bolsonarismo, a disruptive ideology that advocates social conservatism. By Anthony Pereira, Florida International University

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Florida law SB 1718 requires hospitals to ask about #immigration status, causing many immigrants—even those legally documented—to avoid care or leave the state for help. Experts warn this could spread disease and strain healthcare systems. #healthcare 🩺

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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has long impacted film distribution. "No Other Land" joins a history of Palestinian movies facing challenges in categorization and recognition. An Arabic scholar explains why he is not surprised: #Oscars #IsraelPalestine

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Gluten-free ≠ inherently healthier! Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research theconversation.com/many-gluten-... "...many people adopt gluten-free diets for reasons other than medical necessity..."

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We @raqueldelerme.bsky.social have a new essay out today @theconversation.com putting Trump’s strategic wielding of chaos in perspective: theconversation.com/we-study-mas...

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From France in the American Revolution to NATO today, U.S. allies have shaped history. A scholar reviews how they’ve helped secure independence, defend freedom, and keep the peace. By Donald Heflin, Tufts University 🗃️ #diplomacy #EU https://buff.ly/3EOH3NR

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Embracing traditional U.S. #imperialism would upend the rules that have kept the globe relatively stable since World War II. A foreign policy expert fears a return to the old approach would unleash fear, chaos – and, as a worst case, nuclear war. 🗃️ #polisky #empire https://buff.ly/4i90q2E

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How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see

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From Turkey to Hungary to Venezuela to Benin, firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power. Scholars share lessons learned from around the globe: #CivilService #autocrats #DOGE

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Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research

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Deportation fears create ripple effects for immigrants and their communities

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How Oscar-nominated screenwriters attempt to craft authentic dialogue, dialects and accents

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From France in the American Revolution to NATO today, U.S. allies have shaped history. A scholar reviews how they’ve helped secure independence, defend freedom, and keep the peace. By Donald Heflin, Tufts University 🗃️ #diplomacy #EU https://buff.ly/4b94fCy

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#Putin's "catch-22" trap for Ukraine: Elections require lifting martial law, but that's only possible when the war ends. Refusing elections could paint #Ukraine as the obstacle to peace talks. A political science professor explains: By @lenasurzhko.bsky.social, Penn State #polisky

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#NationalLeadershipDay today offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines #leadership – not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. Now it's your turn: What qualities define a great leader? By Yufei Ren, University of Minnesota Duluth https://buff.ly/3XdhlZL

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The protein #p53, known as the "guardian of the genome," plays a crucial role in preventing #cancer. When it malfunctions, tumors can form. Scientists are developing drugs to restore or mimic p53's function in cancer cells. A #biology researcher explains: 🧪 🩺 https://buff.ly/3EJ8Krw

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One of Trump's executive orders boosts school choice by allowing public funds to go to private schools. But law professors warn vouchers drain public school budgets, especially in rural areas, and make hiring qualified teachers harder. And don’t improve student outcomes.

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A #publichealth professor looks at how the CDC protects Americans’ life and how it’s likely to be affected by the Trump administration’s actions, including laying off thousands of its staff. By Jordan Miller, Arizona State University #COVID19 #BirdFlu #Ebola 🧪 🩺 #EpiSky

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Embracing traditional U.S. #imperialism would upend the rules that have kept the globe relatively stable since World War II. A foreign policy expert fears a return to the old approach would unleash fear, chaos – and, as a worst case, nuclear war. 🗃️ #polisky #empire https://buff.ly/41bC95f

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U.S. cities face a fiscal crisis due to #climatechange, dwindling downtowns, federal cuts and pension costs. A public policy expert sees budget fixes as chances to build public consensus on what cities can afford: By John Rennie Short @umbaltimore.bsky.social #economy #taxes

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How allies have helped the US gain independence, defend freedom and keep the peace – even as the US did the same for our friends

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Trump’s move to closer ties with Russia does not mean betrayal of Ukraine, yet – in his first term, Trump was pretty tough on Putin

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#NationalLeadershipDay, which takes place every Feb. 20, offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines #leadership – not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. https://buff.ly/4i32PM6

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Trump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or better educational outcomes

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p53 is both your genome’s guardian and weakness against cancer – scientists are trying to repair or replace it when it goes awry

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The leadership hack that drives success: Being trustworthy

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Americans who rely on social media as their main news source are more likely to encounter conspiracy theories, according to a technology professor. Here are some tips for information literacy on #TikTok (and here): @anneo.bsky.social @uconn.bsky.social #misinformation

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Fighting school segregation didn’t take place just in the South

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Trump has purged the Kennedy Center’s board, which in turn made him its chair – why does that matter?

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