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Wild marmots’ social networks reveal controversial evolutionary theory in action Science + Tech – The Conversation
Multilevel selection is a controversial concept originally proposed by Darwin. A new study found evidence for it in the wild in a group of marmots scientists have been observing for more than 60 years.
Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app Science + Tech – The Conversation
Keeping your chats secure is a good idea, but end-to-end encryption is just the beginning of the list of options to consider when picking a messaging app.
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs Health – The Conversation
The National Institutes of Health has been integral to scientific progress in treating countless human diseases. Without its support, patients will ultimately pay the price.
Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes Health – The Conversation
Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can stave off the disease’s worst effects.
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans Health – The Conversation
People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.
Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where − and where not − to look for life in the universe Science + Tech – The Conversation
Whether a galactic environment has the right conditions for habitable planets to form could depend on how the black hole in that galaxy is rotating.
Why do dogs love to play with trash? Science + Tech – The Conversation
While you might not like how your trash smells, to your dog it is an appealing buffet brimming with apple cores, banana peels, meat scraps and stale bread.
Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution Science + Tech – The Conversation
At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that a pandemic may be on the horizon.
Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains Health – The Conversation
Complications from measles infection are surprisingly common.