PostsCommentsPayoutskur8 (62)in News & Views • 3 days agoThe Growing Gap: Racial Income and Wealth Inequality in the U.S.Source: howmuch.net Source: howmuch.net In the U.S., there is a noticeable gap in income and wealth between White and Black households (HowMuch, 2020; Derenoncourt et al., 2022). In almost every state,kur8 (62)in News & Views • 5 days agoChristian politics are gaining influence in the UK, and it could change what it means to be BritishThousands marched on central London for the ‘unite the kingdom rally’, 13 September 2025 The National So, it looks like some American conservative Christian groups, like Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF),kur8 (62)in #mariamandl • 5 days agoMaria Mandl: The “Beast of Auschwitz” - One of the Most Feared Women in the CampMaria Mandl is remembered as one of the most feared female overseers at Auschwitz-Birkenau (Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, n.d.). Survivors described her as someone who could appear so gentlekur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 6 days ago[OC] Estimated Global Deaths Linked to Major Harmful HabitsHabitEstimated Annual Deaths (millions) Poor Diet10 Smoking8 Alcohol Use3 Physical Inactivity2 Our everyday choices have a big impact on how long and how well we live. Four habits in particular are linkedkur8 (62)in StemSocial • 6 days agoSaturn’s New Mystery: Dark Beads and a Lopsided Star- JWST Reveals Strange, Never-Before-Seen Structures in the Planet’s Upper AtmosphereRecent observations by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered atmospheric structures in Saturn’s upper layers that have never been seen before and could change how we understand the planet’skur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 7 days agoChildhood Trauma Leaves Lasting Marks on the Brain and DNA, New Research Reveals How Abuse Can Physically Alter Brain Structure Through Epigenetic ChangesOver 1 in 3 children worldwide experiences abuse or neglect, which has a long-term effect that can ripple through their lives. New research showed how its impact goes beyond mental health; it leaves markskur8 (62)in StemSocial • 7 days agoEarth: One in a Billion? How Rare Is Our Planet? New research shows how statistically unusual Earth is among known exoplanetsHave you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, Are we alone? For many years, scientists have debated whether Earth is truly unique or just one of countless habitable worlds scattered across thekur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 12 days agoThe Hidden X: How Women’s Second X Chromosome May Protect Their BrainsImage Source: Technology Networks Women may have a hidden advantage when it comes to keeping their brains healthy. Unlike men, who have only one X chromosome, women have two. For a long time, scientistskur8 (62)in Natural Medicine • 12 days agoThe Power of Human Touch: How a Twins’ Hug Saved a Life and Transformed Neonatal CareImage Source: Little Things The Power of a Hug: How Premature Twins Changed Neonatal Care How a nurse’s instinct helped save a baby and changed hospital care In 1995, twin sisters Kyrie and Brielle werekur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 12 days agoNon-Psychoactive Nano-CBD Provides Rapid Relief for Nerve PainSource: Cell Symposia A recent study suggests that a specially designed form of cannabidiol (CBD), called CBD‑IN, may help people manage nerve pain more quickly. Millions of individuals experience chronickur8 (62)in #evolution • 13 days agoHow Americans View Human Origins: Creation, Evolution, and Everything In BetweenFigure 1: Pie chart showing Americans’ beliefs about human origins. Created by the author. Surveys show that opinions about human origins in the US are still divided. Nearly half of Americans believe thatkur8 (62)in CLEAN PLANET • 13 days agoMicroplastics in Soil: A Hidden Threat to Crops and Human HealthRecent research shows that farm soil has more than 20 times the plastic particles found in the oceans (Boctor et al., 2025). These tiny pieces, called microplastics, can end up in vegetables and grains.kur8 (62)in StemSocial • 13 days agoGreener Hydrogen Peroxide for Everyday Using Smart MaterialsEvery year, huge amounts of hydrogen peroxide are made for cleaning, disinfecting, and industrial uses.kur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 13 days agoUnderstanding the link between gut bacteria and depression creates promising new opportunities to support mental health.Gut bacteria can affect depression through neural, hormonal, and immune pathways. altering neurotransmitters, stress hormones, and inflammation, which together influence brain regions like the hippocampuskur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 14 days agoRising Teen Depression: A Warning Sign for Society Under StrainPhoto Source: The peaceful mind Teen depression is increasing in the United States, affecting both young people and the communities around them. About 13% of adolescents aged 12 and older reported feelingkur8 (62)in #ww1 • 14 days agoBaby Bust: Impact of World War I on European Births, 1910 to 1925 (Sharp Decline During 1914-1918)Annual number of births in France, 1910-1925, showing the sharp decline during World War I and partial recovery in the 1920s. Data from Vandenbroucke (2012), based on historical vital statistics. Source:kur8 (62)in #data • 14 days agoAn Illustrative Comparison of School Shooting Exposure and Adolescent Depression Trends (1999 to 2024): Showing a Correlation[OC] Excel It clearly shows the rise in both exposure to school shootings and teen depression over time, which shows the potential connection between school safety and mental health. A report from thekur8 (62)in StemSocial • 15 days agoAstronomers Catch Five Galaxies Smashing Together 800 Million Years After the Big BangAstronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered an exceptionally rare system of at least five galaxies merging just ~800 million years after the Big Bang. This system, nicknamedkur8 (62)in Nurses Hub • 16 days agoHow Different Generations Respond to Toxic Workplaces: Gen Z Avoids Harm, Millennials Speak up, and Older Generations Put Up with the Problem.Image Source: Commercial Integrator A 2025 study published in the International Journal of Social Science & Humanities Research examined how Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generationkur8 (62)in #worldwar1 • 16 days agoBaby Bust: Impact of World War I on European Births, 1910-1925 (Sharp Decline During 1914-1918)Annual number of births in France, 1910-1925, showing the sharp decline during World War I and partial recovery in the 1920s. Data from Vandenbroucke (2012), based on historical vital statistics. Source:
