2025-08-02T16:21:09Z https://nostr.now TheConversationUS https://nostr.now/npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv https://m.primal.net/IBOJ.png https://m.primal.net/IBOJ.png https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr383g5utypjyczszrxy8rgjgm7dj6k3sndunzsxck480pqgy2kaszyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6307n8k “How are clouds’ shapes made?” asks Amanda, age 5, from Chile.<br/><br/>In our latest Curious Kids column, University of Albany environmental sciences professor Ross Lazear answers this fascinating question.<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/how-are-clouds-shapes-made-a-scientist-explains-the-different-cloud-types-and-how-they-help-forecast-weather-247682">https://theconversation.com/how-are-clouds-shapes-made-a-scientist-explains-the-different-cloud-types-and-how-they-help-forecast-weather-247682</a><br/>#curiouskids #weather<br/> 2025-03-03T20:34:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsper278pcn9sveaydlfcxe5hctuz60dgtycsnr6ulkhnw3nv6g80gzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6xp6d37 In 14th-century Avignon, women worked as fruit-sellers, tailoresses, tavern-keepers, butchers, candlemakers, carpenters, and even sword-makers. In “The Manly Priest”, historian Jennifer Thibodeaux reminds us 15% of households were headed by women.<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/butchers-bakers-candlestick-makers-and-prostitutes-the-women-working-behind-the-scenes-in-papal-avignon-249345">https://theconversation.com/butchers-bakers-candlestick-makers-and-prostitutes-the-women-working-behind-the-scenes-in-papal-avignon-249345</a><br/>#vatican #womenshistory 2025-02-26T20:56:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswelw9x7zy77ruugur9lafmtv8atmg86auyeh7f8gk2dvnl59pe7szyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6q0vpch 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:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-have-toxic-effects-that-last-weeks-after-initial-impact-an-antioxidant-material-reduces-this-damage-in-mice-247655">https://theconversation.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-have-toxic-effects-that-last-weeks-after-initial-impact-an-antioxidant-material-reduces-this-damage-in-mice-247655</a> <br/>#BrainInjury #Neuroscience 2025-02-20T20:23:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8c2sqd2cg625zml567uxl86ykk63mjw63lt75rgws4efvwdtdx8czyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6h2utmr #Happiness is often seen as a U-shaped curve: youthful joy, struggles in early adulthood, and a late-life upswing. But this trend doesn’t hold in low-income, nonindustrialized societies. An #anthropology professor explains:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/happiness-in-poorer-countries-does-not-follow-the-typical-u-shaped-curve-people-are-often-happiest-in-middle-age-243648">https://theconversation.com/happiness-in-poorer-countries-does-not-follow-the-typical-u-shaped-curve-people-are-often-happiest-in-middle-age-243648</a><br/> 2025-02-07T20:17:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxx2j822egfgg5y6jj70vjwvzwz2ryu02swwkwuhstten3pkusnnqzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw65wtxgz &#34;As a 30-year #cybersecurity veteran, I find the activities of DOGE thus far concerning. Its broad mandate across government, seemingly nonexistent oversight, and the apparent lack of operational competence of its employees have demonstrated that DOGE could create conditions that are ideal for cybersecurity or data privacy incidents that affect the entire nation.&#34;<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/is-doge-a-cybersecurity-threat-a-security-expert-explains-the-dangers-of-violating-protocols-and-regulations-that-protect-government-computer-systems-249111">https://theconversation.com/is-doge-a-cybersecurity-threat-a-security-expert-explains-the-dangers-of-violating-protocols-and-regulations-that-protect-government-computer-systems-249111</a> #News #ElonMusk 2025-02-06T23:59:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp23erqqrcdce87ng2j0x8mdex5xnuzm5q4rrz2507aq3vk2y2yrczyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6h22faw #PFAS chemicals resist degradation for up to 1,000 years. A group of #chemistry researchers developed a new light-driven technique could transform them into harmless chemicals and ions. <br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/we-developed-a-way-to-use-light-to-dismantle-pfas-forever-chemicals-long-lasting-environmental-pollutants-244263">https://theconversation.com/we-developed-a-way-to-use-light-to-dismantle-pfas-forever-chemicals-long-lasting-environmental-pollutants-244263</a><br/>#science #news #chemistry 2025-01-14T20:58:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvu9zm6d3wnqraf3p2uquyg6pm8rj7c5zjk7yhzl9e98860yk2fpgzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw62yddld With confirmation hearings coming up soon for Trump’s nominees to his cabinet, we’re taking a step back to answer some basic questions.<br/><br/>A lot of us haven’t studied civics since 7th grade, so here are some useful refreshers on the process and what these leaders of government departments actually do.<br/><br/>First up: why do we even have confirmation? 🧵<br/><br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/why-does-the-senate-confirm-trumps-picks-for-key-posts-and-how-a-legal-scholar-explains-the-confirmation-process-and-the-constitutional-loophole-of-recess-appointments-243646?notice=Article+has+been+updated">https://theconversation.com/why-does-the-senate-confirm-trumps-picks-for-key-posts-and-how-a-legal-scholar-explains-the-confirmation-process-and-the-constitutional-loophole-of-recess-appointments-243646?notice=Article+has+been+updated</a>.<br/><br/><br/>Here’s what the Attorney General does:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/what-does-the-us-attorney-general-actually-do-a-law-professor-explains-245117">https://theconversation.com/what-does-the-us-attorney-general-actually-do-a-law-professor-explains-245117</a><br/><br/>Here’s what the Secretary of Education does: #edusky<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/us-secretary-of-education-helps-set-national-priorities-in-a-system-primarily-funded-and-guided-by-local-governments-245139">https://theconversation.com/us-secretary-of-education-helps-set-national-priorities-in-a-system-primarily-funded-and-guided-by-local-governments-245139</a><br/><br/>Here’s what the Director of National Intelligence does, written by someone who used to work very closely with the DNI:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/how-a-director-of-national-intelligence-helps-a-president-stay-on-top-of-threats-from-around-the-world-245138">https://theconversation.com/how-a-director-of-national-intelligence-helps-a-president-stay-on-top-of-threats-from-around-the-world-245138</a><br/><br/>The Director of the FBI isn’t a cabinet position, but we thought we’d explain what they do, too:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/fbi-director-guides-the-agency-in-confronting-complex-international-threats-investigating-federal-crimes-and-running-55-field-offices-245506">https://theconversation.com/fbi-director-guides-the-agency-in-confronting-complex-international-threats-investigating-federal-crimes-and-running-55-field-offices-245506</a><br/><br/>We’ll be publishing a bunch more of these profiles in January, so watch for the links here or subscribe to our free Politics Weekly newsletter:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/us/newsletters/subscribe/?promoted=politics-weekly-74">https://theconversation.com/us/newsletters/subscribe/?promoted=politics-weekly-74</a> 2024-12-27T15:00:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs03ze42j7ncuqfkxqv0k8lmz0gtkk46pjma6yth8wrk6v5swrednqzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw640rz2j The DEA is considering reclassifying marijuana as a schedule III drug, on a par with Tylenol 3.<br/>We had a drug policy expert weigh the pros and cons: <br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/dea-could-reclassify-marijuana-to-a-less-restrictive-category-a-drug-policy-expert-weighs-the-pros-and-cons-237199">https://theconversation.com/dea-could-reclassify-marijuana-to-a-less-restrictive-category-a-drug-policy-expert-weighs-the-pros-and-cons-237199</a><br/>#health 2024-12-10T22:48:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyw9nhgqz224z0uu3tfzfpzwpjl6jfzrdwrffx23ehxp5cv4z83rgzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6jt6vlu Robots can now flip burgers, fry chicken, create pizzas, make sushi, prepare salads, serve ramen, bake bread, mix cocktails and do much more.<br/>AI can invent recipes based on the molecular compatibility of ingredients or whatever a kitchen has in stock.<br/>And more advanced concepts are in the works to automate the entire kitchen for fine dining.<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/robots-are-coming-to-the-kitchen-what-that-could-mean-for-society-and-culture-237000">https://theconversation.com/robots-are-coming-to-the-kitchen-what-that-could-mean-for-society-and-culture-237000</a><br/>#news #technology #restaurantindustry #AI #food #robots 2024-12-02T01:10:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspy9fvjsnez63z70tclh8w3vz4kkuzk2rrv29cld68vf6uwpeka3szyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6shkrje Some people can visualize things perfectly in their mind’s eye, while others can’t.<br/><br/>Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes, and why it can be so helpful to improve this skill:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/what-is-mental-imagery-brain-researchers-explain-the-pictures-in-your-mind-and-why-theyre-useful-233766">https://theconversation.com/what-is-mental-imagery-brain-researchers-explain-the-pictures-in-your-mind-and-why-theyre-useful-233766</a><br/>#science #neuroscience #psychology<br/> 2024-11-20T20:45:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqzweyppl6wnxg8wluaasv46wt2kve0g3k8ywnu8qv64pt8fksnsszyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6knnjkc This year, Americans will spend about $11 billion on #Halloween—about half the amount spent annually on dental care for children under age 17.<br/><br/>Besides #inflation, costs are also rising as people buy more candy, more pet costumes, and more pumpkins:<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/why-is-halloween-spending-growing-when-americans-are-supposedly-cutting-back-242101">https://theconversation.com/why-is-halloween-spending-growing-when-americans-are-supposedly-cutting-back-242101</a> <br/>#economy 2024-10-29T22:31:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrcvv48ercurqvxkz7f5tk9flyau3mtns67flrall5ar6ja8dykygzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw63v9gev Harris and Trump&#39;s records on #abortion policies show stark contrasts. <br/><br/>Harris supports federal abortion rights, while Trump nominated the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.<br/><br/>The latest from our series comparing the candidates’ records on key issues: <br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/kamala-harris-and-donald-trumps-records-on-abortion-policy-couldnt-be-more-different-heres-what-actions-they-both-have-taken-while-in-office-238172">https://theconversation.com/kamala-harris-and-donald-trumps-records-on-abortion-policy-couldnt-be-more-different-heres-what-actions-they-both-have-taken-while-in-office-238172</a> 2024-10-08T17:24:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq33wkqruhgtq5r95qzd7ry5uqu66jlqu57y3c99rqvlltydjjkzczyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw695jr5n “Like the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and some of the rural activists it produced, Walz is trying to uncouple small-town politics from the politics of fear and cultural isolation.” <br/><br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/who-is-tim-walz-understanding-the-minnesota-democratic-farmer-labor-party-can-help-make-sense-of-the-vp-candidate-239027">https://theconversation.com/who-is-tim-walz-understanding-the-minnesota-democratic-farmer-labor-party-can-help-make-sense-of-the-vp-candidate-239027</a><br/>#Election2024<br/> 2024-10-08T17:10:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs08q980cw4wvk2wrfll3u25h6y3eju6s8nmjlk83dqxefgjkfy3qqzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw66wyp4r New technologies have made air travel safer and more efficient, but they’ve also resulted in messy delays and canceled flights.<br/><br/>Consider this a reminder to cope with air travel debacles with old school strategies like purchasing your tickets directly from airlines, having a plan B for your trip and being kind to airline staff who can’t control delays.<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/if-new-technologies-snarl-your-airline-experience-here-are-old-school-strategies-to-cope-237372">https://theconversation.com/if-new-technologies-snarl-your-airline-experience-here-are-old-school-strategies-to-cope-237372</a> 2024-10-03T18:03:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszuezl2h6gdq5kxxqnrvm8kcelf9z9we2dhsyz472kudk42tg8g3qzyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6cazjme #HBD / Happy Birthday to Jimmy Carter, who turns 100 today. <br/><br/>Whether you liked his presidency or took issue with it, one thing is certain, according to the people who knew him best: His Christian faith is real to him, and his presidency embodied a commitment to a vision of the nation that aligned with his views of Jesus’ teachings on human rights and public service. <br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/how-jimmy-carter-integrated-his-evangelical-christian-faith-into-his-political-work-despite-mockery-and-misunderstanding-200412">https://theconversation.com/how-jimmy-carter-integrated-his-evangelical-christian-faith-into-his-political-work-despite-mockery-and-misunderstanding-200412</a> 2024-10-01T15:38:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp6z7njtf2mfl62yyuls8nakegsfyv9ntklr99ygxg4rdrz2mf6pczyrns6vf7qrfawlpu5ueyczp0e6dmmma7rwyv7ww5ujq83s2h8qyw6jm5zv4 Chronic drinking by both mice parents before conception has a lasting effect on the next generation, causing a 3x increase in age-related liver scarring in offspring.<br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/drinking-alcohol-before-conceiving-a-child-could-accelerate-their-aging-new-research-in-mice-235762">https://theconversation.com/drinking-alcohol-before-conceiving-a-child-could-accelerate-their-aging-new-research-in-mice-235762</a> 2024-09-18T22:10:40Z