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The Conversation U.S. 11 months ago
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly data on inflation, employment, and wages—figures that shape business decisions. Experts say it's virtually impossible to "rig" the data, despite former President Trump’s accusation against the BLS commissioner who he fired.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data
President Trump’s firing of the BLS commissioner could undermine trust in the indicators the government releases.
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The Conversation U.S. 1 year ago
New findings about #guns: More than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home. Even when their parents report storing them locked and unloaded, more than 1/3 of teens still believe they could access and load one.
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Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Just one unlocked firearm may undo the protective effect of securing all other firearms in the home.
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The Conversation U.S. 1 year ago
A common parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may be contributing to declining male fertility rates. New research shows it can decapitate human sperm cells in a test tube with just 5 minutes of direct contact. A microbiologist explains:
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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility
If you’ve handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread ...
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The Conversation U.S. 1 year ago
Born enslaved, John Andrew Jackson spent his life fighting for freedom as a fugitive, abolitionist, lecturer and writer. Along the way, he met an aspiring writer. Here’s a look at their remarkable friendship:
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The Black fugitive who inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ and the end of US slavery
Born enslaved, John Andrew Jackson spent his life fighting for freedom as a fugitive, abolitionist, lecturer and writer. Along the way, he met an a...
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The Conversation U.S. 1 year ago
A 14-year-old boy’s suicide following a romantic relationship with an #AI companion raised alarms about the dangers these relationships may pose to young people’s mental and emotional development. #chatbot #mentalhealth #relationships #loneliness #love
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Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional and always there
Young people have led makeovers of the concept of love before. But relationships with AI chatbots leave out the compromises and effort of real rela...
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The Conversation U.S. 1 year ago
Without #FEMA, smaller and less wealthy states would likely struggle to respond effectively to disasters. A #publichealth professor looks at why getting rid of FEMA would be a bad idea
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If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response on their own?
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left to build its own expe...
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The Conversation U.S. 1 year ago
The Eagles' "Philly Special" in #SuperBowl LII showcased tactical creativity in action. A sports scientist explains how being relaxed and open to new ideas can make the difference between victory and defeat.
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I’m a sports psychologist and diehard Eagles fan – here’s the behavioral science behind a Super Bowl LIX win
Elite athletes are known to be tough-minded. Research reveals openness is also a key personality trait, one that allows them to execute creative, u...
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