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- 1Readers swap recommendations on ancient pagan religions●Anyone have any recommendations for books or articles on ancient pagan religions? I'm better aware now of the Philosophi
A reader is asking for book and article recommendations on ancient pagan religions, saying they now understand the philosophical tradition as a Greek religious current but suspect it was a niche movement dominated by wealthy elites. They want sources to broaden their picture of ancient religious life beyond that philosophy-focused view.
- 2White House offers yet another explanation for Trump's bruised hand▼Four separate explanations for one bruised arm. Handshakes. Then chronic venous insufficiency. Then a signing table in S
The White House has now offered four separate explanations for the bruising on Donald Trump's hand: frequent handshakes, chronic venous insufficiency, a signing table during his Switzerland visit, and most recently a forearm clash that supposedly left a mark without any handshake. Critics say the shifting accounts, alongside reports of hospitals being subpoenaed for his medical records, are fueling questions about transparency over the president's health.
- 3NSF Diverted $1.4 Billion in Congress-Mandated Science Funds●NSF Diverted $1.4B in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The National Science Foundation diverted roughly $1.4 billion in research funds that Congress had specifically mandated for science programs, according to a New York Times report. The disclosure is raising questions about how the agency handled appropriations and whether it defied legislative intent in allocating federally approved research money.
- 4Shakespeare Sunday spotlights Richard III conscience soliloquy●"My conscience hath a thousand several tongues, And every tongue brings in a several tale, And every tale condemns me fo
Theater lovers are sharing a famous passage from William Shakespeare's Richard III, Act 5, Scene 3, in which King Richard, on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth, reflects that his conscience speaks with "a thousand several tongues" and condemns him as a villain. The quote is being circulated as part of the recurring Shakespeare Sunday tradition, in which readers post favorite lines from the playwright's works each week.
- 5Strasburg science teacher Merci Ames named Colorado Teacher of the Year●Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year is Strasburg science teacher Merci Ames
Merci Ames, a science teacher in Strasburg, Colorado, has been named the state's 2027 Teacher of the Year, according to Colorado Public Radio. The honor recognizes her work in science education at the small rural district east of Denver. The award typically brings statewide attention to the recipient's classroom and teaching approach.
- 6Bad AI doomerism science benefits big business, argues new piece●How the bad science of AI doomerism is good for big business
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published an argument that warnings of catastrophic artificial intelligence rest on weak science while conveniently serving corporate interests. The piece contends that AI doomerism, rather than curbing powerful companies, actually helps them by shifting focus toward speculative existential risk and away from present harms, regulation and business practices.
- 7Tim Fehlbaum's 'Tides' praised as smart sci-fi●Tim Fehlbaum – „Tides“ (2021) Ich habe ein Faible für intelligente Science-Fiction, die nicht gleich mit Laserpistolen,
Tim Fehlbaum's 2021 science fiction film 'Tides' is being praised by German-speaking film fans as an example of intelligent, understated science fiction. The film, set in a degraded future world of water and broken infrastructure, is valued precisely because it avoids the usual laser guns, superheroes and exploding spaceships, instead asking uncomfortable questions about how people live.
- 8Paramount+ Releases New Strange New Worlds Short Trek●Paramount+ just released a special Strange New Worlds Short Trek: "Science Fiction." While exploring an uncharted planet
Paramount+ has released a special Short Trek for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds titled "Science Fiction." In the short, the Enterprise crew explores an uncharted planet and discovers the ruins of an alien city. A strange disease strikes the away team, and Spock works to decipher alien texts in hopes of finding a cure. Fans are sharing the news and discussing the surprise release and its premise.