First a video, then some links. Video:
Science:
A carpenter ant at home
World Health Day: Time to tackle resistance
Biodiversity Wednesday: The Green Spaces of New York (fascinating about the centipede)
What makes a great scientific talk?
What Motivates a Climate Skeptic?
Other:
Stephen Moore's ode to the American Workers his Policies Harm
Modern Monetary Theory and Mr. Paul Krugman: a way forward
How Ayn Rand ruined my childhood (of course, if the batshitloonitarians have their way, many other kids' childhoods will be ruined...)
The tragedy of Milwaukee's bus service
It is time to get angry
Memory Hole Alert
Representative Ryan Proposes Medicare Plan Under Which Seniors Would Pay Most of Their Income for Health Care
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