Things I have recently spotted that may be of interest to someone else:
Christianity: (and Sports) Relevant reports that a Chicago Bears kicker did not make a field goal that would have won the game, but thanked God, anyway.
Education: NPR reports on poor reading scores, which are widespread, and a fundamental reason for them -- educators aren't using scientific findings on learning to read. In some places, this is being remedied.
Food: (and Health) Gizmodo reports that millions of Americans think they have a food allergy, but don't.
Health: NPR reports that increases in drug prices are primarily due to drug company attempts to make more money, rather than research costs.
Humor: (or Food) A sculpture, constructed of a half ton* of butter, has been produced in Pennsylvania, according to NPR.
Politics: NPR reports that the acting Secretary of the Interior may be worse than his predecessor at protecting the environment.
(or possibly, humor) A few days ago, President Trump said that he knew more about drones than anyone. The Washington Post has compiled a list of things the President claims to know more about than anyone else. The list also includes people (not him) that Mr. Trump says are the world expert on various topics.
It's almost that time again, I'm afraid. But FiveThirtyEight analyzes Presidential primary debates, and finds that they are important.
Science: Gizmodo tells us (with pictures) that some hummingbird species have beaks specialized for aggression toward rivals.
(and food) NPR reports on granary weevils, insects that have been eating our stored grain throughout human history.
Scientific American on how the part of the border wall already built is damaging habitat and migration routes for animals, and how adding to the wall will make things worse.
The graphic used in these posts is from NASA, hence, I believe, it is public domain.
Thanks for looking!
*When this was posted, I had carelessly said a half-pound of butter, not a half ton. I thank one of my brothers for bringing this error to my attention.
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