Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Article Source: The New York Times
10/18/2020
Some Signs of Recovery From Severe Covid Lung Damage
In two early studies, researchers said some patients showed signs of healing just weeks after leaving the hospital.
10/15/2020
How to Actually Make America Great
Reversing 50 years of social decline.
10/15/2020
America Has No Reason to Be So Powerful
Eighty years ago, the United States made a tragic decision to pursue global supremacy. The project has outlived its purpose.
10/12/2020
A Dose of Optimism, as the Pandemic Rages On
The months ahead will be difficult. But the medical cavalry is coming, and the rest of us know what we need to do.
Sentences worth repeating: “Events have moved faster than I thought possible. I have become cautiously optimistic. Experts are saying, with genuine confidence, that the pandemic in the United States will be over far sooner than they expected, possibly by the middle of next year.”
10/09/2020
Twitter Will Turn Off Some Features to Fight Election Misinformation
The platform is trying to address growing concern that falsehoods could lead to instability. Most of the changes will start on Oct. 20.
Laurie Santos Says Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Selfish
The expert in positive psychology has a few simple ideas for sustaining mental well-being as Covid-19 continues.
10/06/2020
For Kids at Home, “a Small Intervention Makes a Big Difference”
Parents are more crucial than ever to their children’s education. Here are two programs, thousands of miles apart, that have helped get them involved.
10/02/2020
Colleges Learn How to Suppress Coronavirus: Extensive Testing
While many campuses are struggling with major outbreaks, some schools have successfully contained the virus.
09/22/2020
Africa has defied the covid-19 nightmare scenarios. We shouldn’t be surprised.
Liberia has had 82 COVID deaths. Rwanda? 26. We could be learning from the experiences that Africans and their governments have had with pandemics and viral diseases, including Ebola and AIDS.
09/29/2020
How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop Solar
Embracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.
About one in four Australian homes have rooftop solar panels, a larger share than in any other major economy, and the rate of installations far outpaces the global average. The country is well ahead of Germany, Japan and California, which are widely considered leaders in clean energy. In California, which leads U.S. states in the use of solar power, less than 10 percent of utility customers have rooftop solar panels.
Most Australians who have embraced solar do not appear to have done so for altruistic reasons like wanting to fight climate change. Many are responding to incentives offered by state governments in the absence of a coordinated federal approach, a sharp drop in the price of solar panels in recent years and an increase in electricity rates. . . .
09/19/2020