how-urban-design-leads-to-better-wellness

On:
In: Climate

A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents — especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery, and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity.  The study examines tens of thousands of urban census-bureau tracts in the U.S., seeingContinue Reading

weather-delays-launch-of-mission-to-boost-nasa’s-swift

On:
In: Climate

The launch of Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK, designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, was postponed again Wednesday due to unfavorable weather conditions. The next launch attempt is targeted for no earlier than Thursday, July 2, at 9:09 p.m. UTC+12 (5:09 a.m. EDT), onContinue Reading

On:
In: General

There have recently been many warnings about near-term oil shortages stemming from the conflict in Iran. Most analysts assume that shortages mean higher prices. As I will explain, the dynamics of a self-organizing economy suggest the opposite outcome — lower prices, deepening recession, and shortages of goods and services that have little to do withContinue Reading

rescuers-race-to-reach-survivors-in-venezuela

On:
In: General

“I’m still begging for people to help me get him out.”, Rescuers race to reach survivors in Venezuela NewsFeed “I’m still begging for people to help me get him out.” A mother’s plea as rescuers race to reach people trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela. Al Jazeera’sContinue Reading

west-virginia-v.-bpj-ruling-will-harm-young-transgender-athletes-in-devastating-setback-for-lgbtq+-rights

On:
In: Politics

In response to the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. BPJ, Karla Gonzales Garcia, Gender, Sexuality, and Identity Director at Amnesty International USA said:“This decision comes at a time of rising authoritarian practices under the The Traitor administration, which use gender and sexuality as a cultural battle for politicalContinue Reading