The work of decolonizing a neglected historic Black cemetery in Starkville Mississippi Free Press The work of decolonizing a neglected historic Black cemetery in Starkville Recent College of Arts and Sciences graduate Carlos Montes says that many Black people in Starkville and elsewhere can trace their origins to Brush Arbor Cemetery in Mississippi.
Post-pandemic end to food assistance programs meant 2 million more Americans went hungry HealthDay Post-pandemic end to food assistance programs meant 2 million more Americans went hungry Research from Aaron Richterman of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues find that SNAP recipients experienced a 21% relative increase in food insufficiency after a temporary increase in benefits ended.
Could PayPal’s launch of a stablecoin speed up regulation? Marketplace (NPR) Could PayPal’s launch of a stablecoin speed up regulation? Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School says that PayPal’s move to stablecoin could lead to federal legislation and the creation of a regulatory framework.
A museum of ‘electrifying frankness’ weighs dialing it down The New York Times A museum of ‘electrifying frankness’ weighs dialing it down Dean Richardson of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that biology is a marvel, better understood if people recognize that its complexities must inevitably lead to some “errors.”
Mishmash of how U.S. heat deaths are counted complicates efforts to keep people safe as Earth warms Associated Press Mishmash of how U.S. heat deaths are counted complicates efforts to keep people safe as Earth warms Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine says that fatalities in which heat contributed significantly to causes like heart failure should also be considered as heat-related deaths.
Tart cherry juice is the key to deeper sleep, less pain and more—top docs reveal how to get all the health benefits First for Women Tart cherry juice is the key to deeper sleep, less pain and more—top docs reveal how to get all the health benefits A Perelman School of Medicine study found that tart cherry juice was effective at reducing aches in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t deserve the credit Associated Press Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t deserve the credit Alex Arnon of the Wharton School says that the Inflation Reduction Act hasn’t been a significant factor in bringing down inflation.
Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing SciTechDaily Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Andrew Rappe of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues have developed high-quality, single-crystal oxide thin films, aligned in such a way that the lithium ions can move even faster along vertical ionic transport channels.
‘It helps with my stress’: U.S. basic income project shows signs of success The Guardian ‘It helps with my stress’: U.S. basic income project shows signs of success The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice is studying the effects of guaranteed financial stipends for at-risk families.
‘Unluckiest generation’ falters in boomer-dominated market for homes The Washington Post ‘Unluckiest generation’ falters in boomer-dominated market for homes Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School says that high interest rates for mortgages are a burden on young people who don’t have the higher salaries of some older Americans.