Newly Discovered Species Of Gut Bacteria May Be A Culprit Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings suggest that previously unknown species of bacteria is the culprit because is found only in the intestines of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
A Large Solar Storm Could Knock Out The Power Grid And The Internet. An Electrical Engineer Explains How
Geomagnetic storms have been recorded since the early 19th century and they will inevitably occur again.
The Weekly News Quiz: Dec. 16
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What Social Media Regulation Could Look Like: Think Pipelines Not Utilities
There are no existing regulatory models that fit the realities of social media, but there’s a lot to be learned by looking at existing frameworks.
Australia Vies For Pacific Influence With New Vanuatu Security Deal
Australia has been countering China’s moves with a salvo of diplomatic missions in the Pacific.
Digital Technologies For Biodiversity Protection And Climate Action: Solution Or COP Out?
Critics caution however that some large scale techno-centric solutions are simply corporate greenwashing.
The Weekly News Quiz: Dec. 9
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‘Independent State Legislature Doctrine’ Could Reverse 200 Years Of Election Progress
A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court has the potential for state legislatures to take power away from voters.
Oath Keepers Convictions Shed Light On The Limits Of Free Speech – And The Threat Posed By Militias
The convictions of Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers may lead law enforcement agencies to shift their understanding of militia groups.
White Landowners In Hawaii Imported Russian Workers To Dilute The Labor Power Of Asians
In the early 1900s, the new arrivals to Hawaii were known as Molokans, a Christian group that had emerged in the 18th century in central southern Russia.