Breakthrough reveals not just who’s connected—but who’s leading the pack As summer winds down, many of us in continental Europe are heading back north. The long return journeys from the beaches of southern France, Spain, and Italy once again clog alpine tunnels and Mediterranean coastal routes during the infamous Black Saturday bottlenecks. This annual migration,...
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Establishing Power Through Divine Portrayal and Depictions of Violence
Today a desert – as far as the eye can see. However, anyone looking more closely will discover hundreds of images carved into the rock. This ancient Egyptian graffiti attests to the fact that a new claim to sovereignty emerged here on the periphery over 5,000 years ago. One of these kings was known as...
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The Orwellian Echoes in Trump’s Push for ‘Americanism’ at the Smithsonian
When people use the term “Orwellian,” it’s not a good sign. It usually characterizes an action, an individual or a society that is suppressing freedom, particularly the freedom of expression. It can also describe something perverted by tyrannical power. It’s a term used primarily to describe the present, but whose implications inevitably connect to both...
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A Shining Star in a Shaded Legacy: Could Marty Makary Be the Saving Grace of a Divisive Presidency?
While much of the Trump administration has sparked controversy, the FDA’s consumer-first reforms may be remembered as its brightest legacy. From AI-driven drug reviews to bans on artificial dyes, the FDA’s agenda resonates with the public in ways few Trump-era policies have. In a presidency defined by polarization, the FDA under Commissioner Marty Makary has...
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The Growing Fad of ‘Microdosing’ Mushrooms Is Leading to an Uptick in Poison Control Center Calls and Emergency Room Visits
Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or “smart drugs.” However, within hours of consuming them, your heart starts racing, you’re nauseated and vomiting. Then you begin convulsing and have a seizure, resulting in a trip to the...
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Maurizio Cattelan, Unleashed
In a bold double act with longtime collaborator Chiara Parisi, the serial provocateur rewrites the museum rulebook at Centre Pompidou-Metz In the world of art, certain alliances transcend mere professional collaboration, entering a territory where complicity and shared vision lead to outcomes that defy expectation. Like the legendary pairings of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers...
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Forget Materialism, a Simple Life Is Happier
In an age where billionaires and conspicuous consumption are increasingly on display, new Otago-led research shows a simple life really is a happier life. The study led by University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Department of Marketing researchers has recently been published in the Journal of Macromarketing. After setting out to understand the relationship between...
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Only Some Emotions Help Posts Go Viral
Not all feelings are created equal when it comes to sharing on social media The positive emotions of love and joy might seem to have much in common. Similarly, anxiety and anger appear to be close emotional siblings. But on social media, seemingly similar emotions can lead to very different responses. According to new research...
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Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: How Subtle ‘Sponsored Content’ on Social Media Tricks Us into Viewing Ads
Scientists find that people mostly avoid social media ads when they see them, but many ads blend in seamlessly How many ads do you see on social media? It might be more than you realize. Scientists studying how ads work on Instagram-style social media have found that people are not as good at spotting them...
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AI Web Browser Assistants Raise Serious Privacy Concerns
Popular generative AI web browser assistants are collecting and sharing sensitive user data, such as medical records and social security numbers, without adequate safeguards, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria. The study, which will be presented and published as part of the USENIX Security Symposium, is the...
