People with disability know bodies can be funny—so it"s OK that you"re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account
Our bodies are delightfully ridiculous. When God created humanity, they knew our short lives would be full of pain, hardship and horror. So they created our bodies absurdly—clumsy, squidgy and bouncy, messy and noisy, with weird dangling protuberan.....»»
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US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024. That means more than one in eight Americans—about 47 million people—couldn't get enou.....»»
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature. Enlarge / Power lines are cast in silhouette as the Creek Fire creeps up on on the Shaver Springs community off of Tollhouse Road on Tuesday, Se.....»»
Pottery shards provide insight into the lives and trade networks of enslaved people in the Cayman Islands
Ph.D. candidate Elysia Petras and archaeologist Dr. Brandi MacDonald recently discovered 15 shards of Afro-Caribbean pottery ware at Jackson Wall Manor on the Cayman Islands. Through their analysis, they discovered that the pottery was not locally pr.....»»
Michigan judge loses docket after she"s recorded insulting gay people and Black people
Michigan judge loses docket after she"s recorded insulting gay people and Black people.....»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (September 6-8)
From September 6-8, stream these great movies for free, including a political thriller, a coming-of-age comedy, and a funny horror film......»»
Super Typhoon Yagi threatens southern China, Vietnam
Southern China's Hainan province evacuated over 400,000 people ahead of the expected landfall on Friday of Super Typhoon Yagi, while tens of thousands prepared to seek shelter in neighboring Vietnam from what is set to be the strongest storm to hit t.....»»
5 stylish, underrated Netflix series that I wish more people knew about
Several of my favorite Netflix series from the recent past share something in common. While, plot-wise, these dramas couldn’t be more different — the shows … The post 5 stylish, underrated Netflix series that I wish more people knew.....»»
Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions
"I can make a character quite different from how I interact with people in real life." Enlarge / Researchers say that Dungeons & Dragons can give autistic players a way to engage in low-risk social interactions. (credit: Nicole H.....»»
New mRNA and gene editing tools offer hope for dengue virus treatment
Dengue virus, a painful and sometimes fatal mosquito-borne infection well known in tropical countries, is surging rapidly across the planet. Now, 4 billion people live in places at risk for the disease, like the southeastern United States, which does.....»»
3 smart things to do when your savings account hits $10,000
3 smart things to do when your savings account hits $10,000.....»»
An epic, Lord of the Flies-inspired series that I wish more people knew about is headed to Netflix
An epic, Lord of the Flies-inspired series that I wish more people knew about is headed to Netflix.....»»
Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas
Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes......»»
People are making entire short films with this new AI video-generation app
Recently launched AI video-generation app Minimax has already impressed AI enthusiasts......»»
If robots could lie, would we be OK with it? A new study produces intriguing results
Do you think a robot should be allowed to lie? A new study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI investigates what people think of robots that deceive their users......»»
Unraveling the evolutionary secrets of how whales and dolphins adapted their backbones for aquatic life
If you've ever seen a dolphin swim, you may have wondered why they undulate their bodies up and down when swimming, instead of side to side as fishes do. Though they have a fishlike body, cetaceans (a group comprised of whales, dolphins, and porpoise.....»»
Outer solar system is more populated than previously thought, research reveals
Survey observations using the Subaru Telescope's ultra-widefield prime focus camera have revealed that there may be a population of small bodies further out in the Kuiper Belt waiting to be discovered......»»
For decades, we"ve been told 80% of the world"s biodiversity is found on Indigenous lands—but it"s wrong
Everyday people understandably rely on information quoted by scientists. But when that information turns out to be incorrect, things get complicated......»»
Bitdefender Security for Creators protects YouTube content creators and influencers from hackers
Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Security for Creators, a service specifically designed for digital content producers, online creative professionals and social media influencers who are prime targets for account takeovers, fraud, and other cybercrime.....»»
Apple Watch ECG feature saves pregnant woman and her baby
We’ve already seen a lot of reports about how the has saved people’s lives, and here we are with another one. This time, Rachel Manalo says that Apple Watch saved her life and the life of her baby, as the ECG feature helped her discover that som.....»»
What’s new on Peacock in September 2024
Peacock's September 2024 lineup includes Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, a lot of classic horror movies, the 2024 Paris Paralympics, and more......»»