White men weren’t the only ones who profited from slavery
Updated: 2024-07-31 20:00:15
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search White men werenâ t the only ones who profited from slavery July 31, 2024 Ohio State University The traditional historical view that white women were rarely involved in buying and selling enslaved people in the United States is not accurate , a new study . shows Researchers analyzed records from the time and found that white women were involved in more than 30 of the transactions in the largest market for enslaved people in the antebellum . era White women were especially likely to be involved in buying and selling of enslaved women , where they were listed as owners in nearly 40 of . transactions The findings should change the view about the role of white women in slavery , said Logan
, , Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search AI boosts the power of EEGs , enabling neurologists to quickly , precisely pinpoint signs of dementia July 31, 2024 Mayo Clinic A computer screen shows results from an electroencephalogram , or EEG test . Mayo Clinic  scientists are using artificial intelligence AI and machine learning to analyze electroencephalogram EEG tests more quickly and precisely , enabling neurologists to find early signs of dementia among data that typically go . unexamined The century-old EEG , during which a dozen or more electrodes are stuck to the scalp to monitor brain activity , is often used to detect epilepsy . Its results are interpreted by neurologists and other experts trained to spot patterns
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Study finds many cocoa products contaminated by heavy metals July 31, 2024 George Washington University Credit : Pixabay A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S . contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines , including higher concentrations in organic . products GW researchers analyzed 72 consumer cocoa products , including dark chocolate , every other year over an eight year period for contamination with lead , cadmium , and arsenic , heavy metals that pose a significant health hazard in sufficient . amounts âWe all love chocolate but itâ s important to indulge with moderation as with other foods that contain heavy
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search NASA data shows July 22 was Earthâ s hottest day on record July 30, 2024 NASA JPL Daily global average temperature values from MERRA-2 for the years 1980-2022 are shown in white , values for the year 2023 are shown in pink , and values from 2024 through June are shown in red . Daily global temperature values from July 1-July 23, 2024, from GEOS-FP are shown in purple . July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record , according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data . July 21 and 23 of this year also exceeded the previous daily record , set in July 2023. These record-breaking temperatures are part of a long-term warming trend driven by human activities , primarily the emission
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Children who miss breakfast are less happy in life July 30, 2024 Anglia Ruskin University Children who frequently miss breakfast have lower life satisfaction than those who regularly eat a morning meal , according to a study of nearly 150,000 young people across the . world The research published in the BMC Nutrition Journal was led by Anglia Ruskin University ARU and Universidad de las Americas , and shows a nearly linear relationship between higher frequency of eating breakfast and greater life satisfaction in children and adolescents aged between 10 and 17 years old across 42 countries including . Britain The highest life satisfaction score was identified in participants who had
: Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Gravitational Waves from Failed Warp Drives : A New Frontier in Space Exploration July 30, 2024 University of Potsdam Artistâ s impression of a warp bubble collapse AI A new study has simulated the gravitational waves produced by a collapsing warp drive , offering a potential new way to search for advanced spacefaring civilizations . The research , conducted by an international team of physicists , explores the theoretical consequences of a warp drive malfunction using sophisticated numerical . simulations Warp Drives : From Science Fiction to Theoretical Physics Warp drives , long a staple of science fiction , are hypothetical propulsion systems that could theoretically allow
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search How researchers turn bacteria into cellulose-producing mini-factories July 30, 2024 ETH Zurich Bacterial cellulose in the wet state . Bacteria produce materials that are of interest to humans , such as cellulose , silk and minerals . The advantage of producing bacteria in this way is that it is sustainable , takes place at room temperature and in water . A disadvantage is that the process takes time and gives rise to quantities too small to be of industrial . use Consequently , researchers have for some time been trying to turn microorganisms into living mini-factories that can produce larger quantities of a desired product more quickly . This requires either targeted intervention in the