Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection
The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases – 67 since April – with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico. Source link
Bagpipes – the first defence against alien invaders?
Oxfordshire piper’s tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur. Source link
Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa. Source link
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying. Source link
After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills. Source link
Should I Tell My Conservative Mother That My Child Is Trans?
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who worries that speaking up will cause a family fracture. Source link
How Franco Ruled Spain
Sebastiaan Faber, Bécquer Seguín Two new books examine these dark decades in Spanish history. The post How Franco Ruled Spain appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Universities Say They Value a Free Press. Student Journalists Tell a Different Story.
Ella Carter-Klauschie The student press is facing a growing wave of censorship and institutional obstruction The post Universities Say They Value a Free Press. Student Journalists Tell a Different Story. appeared first on The Nation. Source link
What Doctors Want You to Know About Cervical Cancer Screening
The guidelines have changed recently as new testing options have become available. Getting screened doesn’t have to be painful or confusing. Source link
How a tornado risk and thunderstorm watch for N.B. became a misinformation storm on social media
On July 14, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch mentioning that there was a tornado risk associated with the potential conditions. And while severe thunderstorms and a tornado never materialized, a social media storm did ensue, leading to the spread of misinformation, unreliable images and a lot of panic. Source link