Adrienne Lavidor-Berman
@adriennelb.bsky.social
Audience development, community building. Currently @us.theconversation.com. Formerly @bostonglobe.com @wbur.org
The idea of ‘saving’ daylight time goes against indigenous wisdom about nature – and reflects how capitalism separates humans from nature
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An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself
While the rest of nature rises and slumbers to lunar and solar cycles, humans work and sleep to the resetting of their artificial clocks.
theconversation.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The idea of ‘saving’ daylight time goes against indigenous wisdom about nature – and reflects how capitalism separates humans from nature
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“As far as we humans know, we are the only species that chooses to fight against our biological presets, regularly changing our clocks, miserably dragging ourselves into and out of bed at unnatural hours.” - Rachelle Wilson Tollemar, University of Wisconsin-Madison #FallBack buff.ly/1JRnQBc
November 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
“As far as we humans know, we are the only species that chooses to fight against our biological presets, regularly changing our clocks, miserably dragging ourselves into and out of bed at unnatural hours.” - Rachelle Wilson Tollemar, University of Wisconsin-Madison #FallBack buff.ly/1JRnQBc
Lunar traffic jams are becoming a real problem faster than expected.
Once 50 satellites are in Moon orbit, each will need to maneuver four times yearly to avoid collisions. That number could be reached within a decade, according to space policy experts. buff.ly/1HAGWfx 🛰️
Once 50 satellites are in Moon orbit, each will need to maneuver four times yearly to avoid collisions. That number could be reached within a decade, according to space policy experts. buff.ly/1HAGWfx 🛰️
With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge
The US doesn’t currently have much ability to monitor what’s going on in the space around the Moon. An effort by the Air Force Research Laboratory could help.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
⚖️ What does “due process” really mean, and why does it matter in deporting migrants, and for you?
Being told the charges. The chance to defend yourself. An impartial judge. That’s due process. @albanylaw.bsky.social Dean Ray Brescia explains why it matters now more than ever.
Being told the charges. The chance to defend yourself. An impartial judge. That’s due process. @albanylaw.bsky.social Dean Ray Brescia explains why it matters now more than ever.
September 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
⚖️ What does “due process” really mean, and why does it matter in deporting migrants, and for you?
Being told the charges. The chance to defend yourself. An impartial judge. That’s due process. @albanylaw.bsky.social Dean Ray Brescia explains why it matters now more than ever.
Being told the charges. The chance to defend yourself. An impartial judge. That’s due process. @albanylaw.bsky.social Dean Ray Brescia explains why it matters now more than ever.
The “publish or perish” culture in academia creates its own kind of evolutionary pressure.
A scholar who studies human behavior through a cultural evolutionary lens explains how the relentless drive to publish can shape – and sometimes undermine – the quality of research.
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A scholar who studies human behavior through a cultural evolutionary lens explains how the relentless drive to publish can shape – and sometimes undermine – the quality of research.
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‘Publish or perish’ evolutionary pressures shape scientific publishing, for better and worse
Scientists write papers to share their results – and gain prestige and advance their careers. In this competitive field, selection can favor AI-written papers, citation cartels, paper mills and more.
theconversation.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The “publish or perish” culture in academia creates its own kind of evolutionary pressure.
A scholar who studies human behavior through a cultural evolutionary lens explains how the relentless drive to publish can shape – and sometimes undermine – the quality of research.
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A scholar who studies human behavior through a cultural evolutionary lens explains how the relentless drive to publish can shape – and sometimes undermine – the quality of research.
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The U.S. is seeing 150,000 fewer international students this fall – a 30%-40% drop linked to new visa restrictions.
Experts warn it could cost $7B and strain universities and communities that rely on these students.
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Experts warn it could cost $7B and strain universities and communities that rely on these students.
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Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors
An estimated 150,000 fewer international students are expected to be attending American universities and colleges this fall because of visa restrictions and other Trump administration policies.
theconversation.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The U.S. is seeing 150,000 fewer international students this fall – a 30%-40% drop linked to new visa restrictions.
Experts warn it could cost $7B and strain universities and communities that rely on these students.
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Experts warn it could cost $7B and strain universities and communities that rely on these students.
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Colorado’s emergency alert system is broken – too few sign up, and too many can’t understand the warnings.
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theconversation.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Colorado’s emergency alert system is broken – too few sign up, and too many can’t understand the warnings.
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The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts.
July 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts.
Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long and effervescently as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop or coke.
July 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long and effervescently as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop or coke.
Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long and effervescently as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop or coke. buff.ly/2v6LMkE
Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate
An expert in American dialects explains how a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawned so many names and variations.
theconversation.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long and effervescently as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop or coke. buff.ly/2v6LMkE
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
July 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
July 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/PGmrut6
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/4OrVTNy
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/4OrVTNy
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
Even small lifestyle changes – such as more social interaction and a better diet – can help reduce stress.
theconversation.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults.
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/4OrVTNy
Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. buff.ly/4OrVTNy
A new wave of research into genocide is overturning stories about victims going meekly to slaughter.
Resistance was frequent, both among the Armenians (against whom the Turks began a genocide #OTD in 1915) and among Jews during the Holocaust.
#ArmenianGenocide #YomHaShoah
Resistance was frequent, both among the Armenians (against whom the Turks began a genocide #OTD in 1915) and among Jews during the Holocaust.
#ArmenianGenocide #YomHaShoah
Genocide resisters, long overlooked by history, step into the spotlight
Recent studies on mass violence have turned the spotlight on the resilience of targeted individuals and communities.
theconversation.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A new wave of research into genocide is overturning stories about victims going meekly to slaughter.
Resistance was frequent, both among the Armenians (against whom the Turks began a genocide #OTD in 1915) and among Jews during the Holocaust.
#ArmenianGenocide #YomHaShoah
Resistance was frequent, both among the Armenians (against whom the Turks began a genocide #OTD in 1915) and among Jews during the Holocaust.
#ArmenianGenocide #YomHaShoah
Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding buff.ly/Ul2dMmU
April 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding buff.ly/Ul2dMmU
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted advertising, medical discrimination and so much more.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
No president is supposed to serve more than two full terms. That rule became part of the US Constitution in 1951, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt died.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
A new Women's Pro Baseball League is set to launch in 2026 with six teams in the northeastern US. With over 500 players from 11 countries registered, scouting and drafts are on the horizon, a sports management professor explains: buff.ly/VIt9zIj
Callie Maddox @miamiuniversity.bsky.social
Callie Maddox @miamiuniversity.bsky.social
Women are reclaiming their place in baseball
Many Americans see baseball as a sport for men and softball as a sport for women. It wasn’t always this way in the US – and it isn’t that way in the rest of the world.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A new Women's Pro Baseball League is set to launch in 2026 with six teams in the northeastern US. With over 500 players from 11 countries registered, scouting and drafts are on the horizon, a sports management professor explains: buff.ly/VIt9zIj
Callie Maddox @miamiuniversity.bsky.social
Callie Maddox @miamiuniversity.bsky.social
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change
From ice cores extracted from the Tibetan Plateau, scientists recovered the equivalent of 1,705 virus species. Reading their genomes tells the story of 41,000 years of climate change.
theconversation.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
#Volunteering is good for you!
It’s linked to better physical & mental health for volunteers, with lower blood pressure, slower aging, & fewer depression symptoms, a gerontologist explains: buff.ly/mi9lOqL
#MentalHealth
It’s linked to better physical & mental health for volunteers, with lower blood pressure, slower aging, & fewer depression symptoms, a gerontologist explains: buff.ly/mi9lOqL
#MentalHealth
Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering
It often brings an instant boost in mood − along with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#Volunteering is good for you!
It’s linked to better physical & mental health for volunteers, with lower blood pressure, slower aging, & fewer depression symptoms, a gerontologist explains: buff.ly/mi9lOqL
#MentalHealth
It’s linked to better physical & mental health for volunteers, with lower blood pressure, slower aging, & fewer depression symptoms, a gerontologist explains: buff.ly/mi9lOqL
#MentalHealth
With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars
With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars
Most recent debates center on how much attention should be given to the history of the nation’s accomplishments over its darker chapters.
theconversation.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars
The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration buff.ly/PxdPU9w
The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration
For the more than 3 million Americans on probation or parole, rules and regulations often serve as hidden traps to reincarceration.
theconversation.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The never-ending sentence: How parole and probation fuel mass incarceration buff.ly/PxdPU9w
#Measles isn't just a childhood rash. It can cause severe pneumonia, brain damage, and even reactivate years later as a fatal form of dementia. A public health scholar explains the long-term risks: buff.ly/xBaHzBv
Peter Kasson, Georgia Institute of Technology 🩺#medsky #vaccines 🧪
Peter Kasson, Georgia Institute of Technology 🩺#medsky #vaccines 🧪
Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains
Complications from measles infection are surprisingly common.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#Measles isn't just a childhood rash. It can cause severe pneumonia, brain damage, and even reactivate years later as a fatal form of dementia. A public health scholar explains the long-term risks: buff.ly/xBaHzBv
Peter Kasson, Georgia Institute of Technology 🩺#medsky #vaccines 🧪
Peter Kasson, Georgia Institute of Technology 🩺#medsky #vaccines 🧪
Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding
Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding
Across a series of studies, researchers dug into what really triggered FOMO – and what worked to fend it off.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Feeling FOMO for something that’s not even fun? It’s not the event you’re missing, it’s the bonding
Research shows that a majority of Christian religious leaders accept the reality of climate change but have never mentioned it to their congregations
Research shows that a majority of Christian religious leaders accept the reality of climate change but have never mentioned it to their congregations
Churchgoers who think their religious leaders don’t believe humans are driving climate change are less likely to discuss it with fellow congregants or take action to mitigate the effects.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Research shows that a majority of Christian religious leaders accept the reality of climate change but have never mentioned it to their congregations