With a little guidance and a lot of practice, even you can make stone tools the way our oldest ancestors did – and learn to recognize the signs of a deliberately made tool.
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Recycling asphalt pavement can help the environment − now scientists are putting the safety of recycled pavement to the test Science + Tech – The Conversation
Engineers came up with a set of tests to make sure reclaimed asphalt pavement resists skidding and sliding when wet.
‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism Health – The Conversation
Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.
When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting Health – The Conversation
Women who see doctors for pain from reproductive health conditions are often advised to relax and get help for anxiety instead.
Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society Science + Tech – The Conversation
Basic research that doesn’t have a specific industrial or experimental application still adds value outside the lab by engaging people with exciting research.
How the Take It Down Act tackles nonconsensual deepfake porn − and how it falls short Science + Tech – The Conversation
A bill with broad bipartisan support aims to take on AI-generated sexual abuse, but enforcement issues and privacy blind spots could leave victims just as vulnerable.
Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but ‘laughing gas’ is still sold all over the US Health – The Conversation
The low cost and easy availability of recreational nitrous oxide makes it an easy drug of choice, particularly for young people.
Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk Science + Tech – The Conversation
There are several steps between research on seemingly esoteric subjects and breakthrough medical treatments. Ethical oversight at every stage ensures science and society ultimately benefit.
Editors’ Picks, April 2025: Brain Cancer Evolution, New Treatment Approaches, and More American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
For April 2025, the editors of AACR’s 10 journals highlighted studies on evolution in glioblastoma, new cancer treatment approaches, and more.
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Pembrolizumab’s Perioperative Power in Head and Neck Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Adding pembrolizumab before and after surgery to standard of care improved outcomes in patients with previously untreated head and neck cancer.
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