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The gas tax’s tortured history shows how hard it is to fund new infrastructure — Theodore J. Kury

As the Biden administration and Republicans negotiate a possible infrastructure spending package, how to pay for it has been a key sticking point.

Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains — Melissa J. Armstrong

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary about Robin Williams’ final years, when the actor lived with Lewy body dementia.
An image of the words Robert Oppenheimer quoted from the Gita, seen written in dust on part of a deactivated nuclear missile at the Pima Air & Space Museum.

Oppenheimer often used Sanskrit verses, and the Bhagavad Gita was special for him − but not in the way Christopher Nolan’s film depicts it — Vasudha Narayanan

A scene in the film “Oppenheimer,” in which the physicist is quoting a Bhagavad Gita verse while making love, has...
A photo of Haggadah shel Pesah, translated by Sonia Gronemann and illustrated by Otto Geismar. Made in Berlin, 1927. Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.

From sumptuous engravings to stick-figure sketches, Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries — Rebecca J.W. Jefferson

The Jewish festival of Passover recalls the biblical story of the Israelites enslaved by Egypt and their miraculous escape. During a ritual...
Firefighters and a wildfire

6 wildfire terms to understand, from red flag warning to 100% containment — David Godwin

A wildfire fueled by dry, windy conditions forced hundreds of people to evacuate homes in Arizona in mid-April, following fires that destroyed more...
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Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all — Steven DeKosky

Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk...

Environmental DNA – how a tool used to detect endangered wildlife ended up helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic — David Duffy and Jessica Alice Farrell

Imagine discovering an animal species you thought had gone extinct was still living – without laying eyes on it. Such was the case with the Brazilian frog species Megaelosia bocainensis.
An image of a boy laying his left side of his face on his arms against a table.

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior —F. Chris Curran

What can this dashboard show parents about how safe a school is for their child? Parents can use the Safe...
What makes a fruit flavorful? Artificial intelligence can help optimize cultivars to match consumer preference

What makes a fruit flavorful? Artificial intelligence can help optimize cultivars to match consumer preferences — Marcio Resende and Harry J. Klee

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Which flavors and chemical compounds make a particular...
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George Soros hands control over his family’s philanthropy to son Alex, after giving away billions and enduring years of antisemitic attacks and conspiracy theories — Armin Langer

Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros is handing control of his US$25 billion holdings, including his Open Society Foundations, to...
An image of a white sign with black text " PET WASTE TRANSMITS DISEASE LEASE, CURB AND CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET IT'S THE LAW PLEASE KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN. $50 FINE PER CITY ORDINANCE SECTION 16-1.10A BOSTON PARKS AND RECREATION."

Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease — Julia Wuerz

Have you ever been out on a walk and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish...
An image of a a California teacher taking part in a demonstration in September 2023 to support the rights of transgender people.

Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted — George B. Cunningham and Kelsey Garrison

In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with...
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