Did the First Americans Arrive via Land Bridge? This Geneticist Says No.

Via: Thomas  •  Anthropology & Archeology  •  64 Comments  •  11 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Given the fast and furious pace of discovery in this field, Raff is clear that not everyone will agree with her interpretations of the data. “All...”

On my list to read.....

Early Civilizations Had It All Figured Out A contrarian account of our prehistory argues that cities once flourished without rulers and rules—and still could.

Via: Thomas  •  History & Sociology  •  15 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  3 years ago

“As a stab at grandeur stripped of grandiosity, the book rejects the logic of technological or ecological determinism, structuring its narrative...”

This will be on my reading list.

Actors in space: Russians, Capt. Kirk lift off to new heights

Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  1 Like  •  3 years ago

“Some actors are ready to go beyond green screens for intergalactic movies. On Tuesday, a Russian actress blasts off to film the first ever movie in...”

Heard about this on the way to work.... Had to wonder, "How much does that cost...?"

Can America save its national dish? Americans invented the dessert we call pie. Why are we letting it die?

Via: Thomas  •  Wine & Food  •  54 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  3 years ago

“For a lot of people, pie is all about the filling; the crust is an afterthought. Without the crust, though, you are eating a mousse, a custard or a...”

An excellent article on the history of pies and why good things take time and practice.

How Twitter can ruin a life: Isabel Fall's complicated story - Vox

Via: Thomas  •  Mental Health and Wellness  •  5 Comments  •  3 years ago

“Isabel Fall's sci-fi story "I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter" drew the ire of the internet. This is what happened next.”

An interesting read on the cultural effects and affectations of Gender and Twitter and being human....

The Girl in the Kent State Photo

Via: Thomas  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  17 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  3 years ago

“In 1970, an image of a dead protester immediately became iconic. But what happened to the 14-year-old kneeling next to him?”

An interesting read on how being in the right place at the right time, or the wrong place at the wrong time, can affect the lives of people.

Lawsuit: Virginia police officers threatened man during stop

Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  75 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  3 years ago

“WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A second lieutenant in the U.S. Army is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop last December during...”

Again and again it happens. Is this abuse of police power? 

Wave Of Bills To Block Trans Athletes Has No Basis In Science, Researcher Says : NPR

Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  25 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  3 years ago

“Legislation in several states would limit or prohibit transgender women from competing in women's athletics. An expert on sex differences in...”

This argument in popular culture seems to have a more nuanced undergirding.

As attorney general, Garland vows to tackle domestic extremism - CSMonitor.com

Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  94 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  3 years ago

“Merrick Garland's widely praised handling of the Oklahoma City bombing investigation may inform how he will approach the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.”

Lets see how this goes.

'Inferior' women: China counters Uighur criticism with explicit PR attacks | Reuters

Via: Thomas  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  1 Like  •  3 years ago

“China, under growing global pressure over its treatment of a Muslim minority in its far west, is mounting an unprecedented and aggressive campaign...”