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The Fate of the Self in the Age of Clicks

The New York Times 

In “God, Human, Animal, Machine,” the essayist and cultural critic Meghan O’Gieblyn traces how our conception of the human mind has been shaped by our tech-driven era — and what such a view leaves out.

A Supreme Court That Has Gone Wrong

The New York Times 

Erwin Chemerinsky’s “Presumed Guilty” details the many ways the Supreme Court has favored the police over the accused.

Confirming the pedigree of uranium cubes from Nazi Germany's failed nuclear program

Phys.org 

During World War II, Nazi Germany and the U.S. were racing to develop nuclear technology. Before Germany could succeed, Allied forces disrupted the program and confiscated some of the cubes of uranium at the heart of it. The ultimate fate of most of that uranium is unknown, but a few cubes thought to be associated with the program are in the U.S. and Europe. Today, scientists report initial results from new methods being developed to confirm their provenance. The techniques might also help with investigations... Читать дальше...



Possible new antivirals against COVID-19, herpes

Phys.org 

In addition to antibodies and white blood cells, the immune system deploys peptides to fight viruses and other pathogens. Synthetic peptides could reinforce this defense but don't last long in the body, so researchers are developing stable peptide mimics. Today, scientists report success in using mimics known as peptoids to treat animals with herpes virus infections. These small synthetic molecules could one day cure or prevent many kinds of infections, including COVID-19.

Compounds that give coffee its distinctive 'mouthfeel'

Phys.org 

Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one. Aside from added cream or sugar, the coffee itself contributes to this sensation—referred to as body or mouthfeel—but the specific compounds are not well defined. Now, researchers report several coffee compounds that contribute to the feeling of the beverage coating the inside of the mouth, as well as astringency and chalkiness sensations. The results could be used to tune processing and roasting conditions for specialty coffees.

Starbucks' new apple crisp macchiato joins pumpkin spice latte on the fall menu - CNBC

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  1. Starbucks' new apple crisp macchiato joins pumpkin spice latte on the fall menu  CNBC
  2. Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to the menu as Dunkin', Panera unveil fall items  Yahoo Finance
  3. The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Here, And So Are Other Fall Foods  NPR
  4. Here's when the Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks  CNN
  5. Starbucks says pumpkin drinks come back on Tuesday  WPLG Local 10
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Python called 'Monty' goes shopping in Adelaide supermarket!

The Spoof 

A python called 'Monty' residing in a tenth floor, 45sq meter flat in downtown Adelaide decided to slip out of its aquarium and go on a shopping spree! The owner, high on a joint, discovered his beloved snake had escaped after going to the bathroo…

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