Scopes Monkey Trial begins | July 10, 1925

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Democratic socialists have lots of ideas, but how are we supposed to pay for them?

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“Democratic socialism proposals like universal healthcare, tuition-free college and rent freezes need scrutiny as national debt nears $40 trillion.”

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board's ousting resurrects an existential debate

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“The Trump administration fired the entire board that oversees the National Science Foundation, raising an age-old question about the separation of...”

Should institutional science be separated from government in the same manner as institutional religion?

The left isn’t celebrating America anymore — what will they celebrate instead?

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“As the left gains influence, the celebration of Independence Day and the Founding Fathers is questioned. Will the Fourth of July be replaced?”

Superintelligent AI in space could explain the Fermi Paradox

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“Why haven't we found evidence of advanced aliens? It could be that they've outsourced cosmic exploration to superintelligent AI, a new paper suggests.”

Think You've Seen a UFO? Here's What to Do Next, According to an Expert

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“Having considered more than 1,000 cases, this analyst of unidentified anomalous phenomena has honed a rational process for revealing your mystery...”

Man Arrested for Painting 'Pam the Bird' Graffiti on Bridge Tower in Melbourne

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“An hourslong standoff with the police ended after the man descended the 140-foot tower and surrendered. The graffiti resembled the "Pam the Bird"...”

Have people stopped trusting science? The data tell a surprising story

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“Some say there's a global crisis of trust — but research reveals where the real problems lie.”

Note that this is a political science and marketing analysis that relies on fuzzy language, fudged results, and blaming scapegoats.  There's no hint that institutional science bears some culpability for loss of trust.  And the 'pat on back' conclusions certainly don't justify any need for...

A toxicologist's guide to reducing your exposure to everyday chemicals

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“There's no such thing as a "chemical-free" life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.”

Stellantis to sell small Fiat Topolino EV for $13,995 in U.S.

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“While the Topolino resembles a small car such as the Fiat 500, the EV is actually a quadricycle that functions more like a golf cart.”