# new studies (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new studies. Page: Feed: --- ## [Over 1 Million People Have Clicked LinkedIn's AI Slop Button](https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/224221/over-1-million-people-have-clicked-linkedins-ai-slop-button?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-22 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ According to a post from chief product officer Hari Srinivasan, "over a million people" have clicked on LinkedIn's new "Seems like AI slop" button, which launched after one analysis found 41% of the platform's longform posts were fully AI-generated. The Verge reports: In Thursday's post, Srinivasan said that users are overall "now experiencing 40% less views on what we classify as AI slop from… ## ['Off the Charts' El Nino Is Already the Strongest Since Records Began](https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/2216202/off-the-charts-el-nino-is-already-the-strongest-since-records-began?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-22 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ A rapidly developing El Nino is already reaching record-setting levels for this time of year and is expected to intensify further over the coming months. "The El Nino has blossomed. It is off the charts. Usual measures of El Nino have blown past prior record levels in the period with good data, even though maximum effects are still several months in the future," writes renowned climate scientist… ## [China Joins Europe In Scrapping Windows For Linux](https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/2158246/china-joins-europe-in-scrapping-windows-for-linux?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-22 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: According to a Bloomberg report, attributed to China's Ministry of State Security, the country has ordered some government agencies to drop Windows 10 China Government Edition for Chinese-made Linux distributions. Why not Windows 11? Because China, like many other non-US governments, no longer trusts American companies with their software and… ## [Majority of Americans Support Banning Glyphosate on US Crops](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/majority-of-americans-support-banning-glyphosate-on-us-crops) _2026-08-22 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Survey: Majority of Americans support banning glyphosate herbicide on US crops, reveals Annenberg Public Policy Center study from University of Pennsylvania. More ## [FDA Clears Blood Test to Aid Evaluation for Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.newswise.com/articles/fda-clears-blood-test-to-aid-evaluation-for-alzheimer-s-disease/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-22 · Washington University in St. Louis · Newswise: MedNews_ The FDA has cleared a blood test developed from technology invented at WashU Medicine to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The test, PrecivityAD2, can detect amyloid plaque biomarkers with over 90% accuracy, offering a less invasive alternative to spinal taps and brain scans. ## [Opioid Use Disorder: Knowing the Signs and How to Get Help](https://www.newswise.com/articles/opioid-use-disorder-knowing-the-signs-and-how-to-get-help/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-22 · UTHealth Houston · Newswise: MedNews_ Welcome to "Ask the Expert," a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading experts examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address opioid overdoses and substance use. ## [UT MD Anderson Honors Exceptional Faculty with Institution's Highest Academic Awards](https://www.newswise.com/articles/ut-md-anderson-honors-exceptional-faculty-with-institution-s-highest-academic-awards/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-22 · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Newswise: MedNews_ The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center recognized outstanding faculty members for their exceptional contributions to cancer research, patient care, prevention, education and leadership during the Faculty Excellence Awards on August 20, 2026. The institution's annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence honors faculty whose achievements advance UT MD Anderson's mission to end cancer and… ## [English Premier League Season: Fans' Frustration Peaks](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/english-premier-league-season-fans-frustration-peaks) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ English Premier League season nears kick-off with mixed emotions among fans: frustration, anger, and anxiety overshadowing usual hope and excitement in August. More ## [First-in-Class Therapy Targets "Undruggable" Protein in Hard-to-Treat Blood Cancers](https://www.newswise.com/articles/first-in-class-therapy-targets-undruggable-protein-in-hard-to-treat-blood-cancers/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Newswise: MedNews_ A first-in-class therapy to target MYC, one of the most sought-after and difficult targets in cancer biology, showed promise in hard-to-treat blood cancers, according to a new preclinical study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center published in Blood. ## [Automatic Crash Alerts Should Be Standard and Free in All New Vehicles, Experts Say](https://www.newswise.com/articles/automatic-crash-alerts-should-be-standard-and-free-in-all-new-vehicles-experts-say/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · American College of Surgeons (ACS) · Newswise: MedNews_ Automatic crash notification (ACN) systems should become a standard safety feature in every new vehicle, like seat belts and air bags, according to a new paper by members of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). The authors note that, today, ACN is often offered as a premium connected-vehicle service… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dIjlNS5DcMrp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Brain Activity Discovery Could Transform Parkinson's Treatment](https://www.newswise.com/articles/brain-activity-discovery-could-transform-parkinson-s-treatment/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · UT Southwestern Medical Center · Newswise: MedNews_ Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center studying Parkinson's disease have discovered a previously unrecognized sequence of abnormal activity across multiple regions of the brain, providing a new level of understanding that could improve treatment options. ## [Township Fights Nuclear Weapons Data Center By Passing a Moratorium on Electrical Infrastructure](https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/2015213/township-fights-nuclear-weapons-data-center-by-passing-a-moratorium-on-electrical-infrastructure?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, has imposed a six-month moratorium on "major electric utility infrastructure" in its latest attempt to delay a proposed $1.2 billion University of Michigan-Los Alamos data center that would support nuclear-weapons research. Township leaders, who have already paused water service for data centers, say the project has moved forward without adequate consultation and want… ## [Dr. Mina Sedrak Receives $3.6 Million NIH Grant to Improve Recovery and Reduce Accelerated Aging After Stem Cell Transplant](https://www.newswise.com/articles/dr-mina-sedrak-receives-3-6-million-nih-grant-to-improve-recovery-and-reduce-accelerated-aging-after-stem-cell-transplant/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences · Newswise: MedNews_ Dr. Mina Sedrak is developing strategies to improve physical recovery and reduce frailty in older adults following hematopoietic cell transplantation, commonly known as a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. ## [Apple Cuts Jobs In Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming Teams](https://apple.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/207246/apple-cuts-jobs-in-siri-vision-pro-immersive-video-and-gaming-teams?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs as it shifts resources toward a rebuilt, AI-powered Siri and other future products. Roughly 100 positions are being eliminated from the Vision Pro organization, including much of its gaming team and some immersive-video staff. Another 100 cuts are hitting the Siri and software teams. Bloomberg reports: In a statement, Apple acknowledged that it was realigning… ## [Tampere University Unveils Hydrogel Platform for Biomaterials](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/tampere-university-unveils-hydrogel-platform-for-biomaterials) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Tampere University researchers unveil innovative hydrogel platform for tailored biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science. More ## [Global Water Shortages Impact Wheat Supply](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/global-water-shortages-impact-wheat-supply) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Water shortages in key wheat-growing regions impact global food supply chain, affecting bread, pasta, and cereals. Learn how dry fields in North America, Europe, and Asia influence supermarket shelves. More ## ["Pantone for Scents: Mapping Complex Odors"](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/pantone-for-scents-mapping-complex-odors) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Discover a groundbreaking tool for identifying complex odors, akin to Pantone for colors. Explore precise scent analysis and comparisons with ease. More ## [Rising Demand for Entrepreneurship Programs in Canada](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/rising-demand-for-entrepreneurship-programs-in-canada) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Young Canadians turn to self-employment as youth unemployment rises. Futurpreneur sees 50% surge in applications, financing entrepreneurs nationwide. More ## [American Who Wiped His Phone With 'Duress' Password During Border Search Gets Felony Charges](https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/202201/american-who-wiped-his-phone-with-duress-password-during-border-search-gets-felony-charges?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ Federal prosecutors have charged activist Samuel Tunick with obstruction after he gave Customs and Border Protection officers a duress passcode that wiped his GrapheneOS-powered Pixel during a border search. "His prosecution is one of the earliest known instances of the federal authorities charging a person with destroying evidence using a program designed to wipe a device clean after a specific… ## [Physicists Develop Affordable Wire-Grid Polarizers](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/physicists-develop-affordable-wire-grid-polarizers) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Physicists at ARC Centre for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems face cost hurdle for terahertz experiments, seeking affordable wire-grid polarizers. More ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VWH4RMoxdGGI) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine Develop 3D Hair Follicle Animation](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/scientists-at-johns-hopkins-medicine-develop-3d-hair-follicle-animation) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists unveil 3D molecular snapshot tech capturing hair follicle development in stop-motion animation. Published in Cell journal. More ## [Earth's Inner Core May Enter Superionic State](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/earths-inner-core-may-enter-superionic-state) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Researchers at Science Tokyo discover Earth's inner core may reach superionic state with iron hydride, shedding light on Earth's deep interior dynamics. More ## [Corrugated Metal Roofs in Makassar Informal Settlement](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/corrugated-metal-roofs-in-makassar-informal-settlement) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Informal settlement in Makassar, Indonesia showcases vast expanse of corrugated metal roofs. Explore the unique urban landscape in Southeast Asia. More ## [AI Boosted Homework Scores, Then Exam Scores Dropped](https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/1951227/ai-boosted-homework-scores-then-exam-scores-dropped?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Economist: Students and school children are increasingly using artificial intelligence. A survey last year by Chegg, an ed-tech firm, found that 80% of rich-world undergraduates used it in their studies. More recent polls put the figure at 94% in Britain and 93% in Germany. Such widespread adoption has fueled concerns about the impact the technology… ## [Man Dressed As Darth Vader Defends Flock Cameras to San Diego City Council](https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/1840254/man-dressed-as-darth-vader-defends-flock-cameras-to-san-diego-city-council?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ A man dressed as Darth Vader used a Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeting in San Diego to mock the city's use of Flock surveillance cameras, sarcastically arguing that the technology would help the "emperor" track "rebel scum" and find Luke Skywalker. "This is what the emperor needs. This technology will help us find the rebel scum and the hidden base on Hoth," he said. The… ## [Micron Unveils $10 Billion AI Memory Research Lab In Boise](https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/1752224/micron-unveils-10-billion-ai-memory-research-lab-in-boise?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ Micron says it will spend $10 billion over the next decade on a new research lab in Boise focused on advanced memory technologies, computing systems, and future chip manufacturing. Here are some details, as reported by Reuters: - Micron Research Labs will bring together customers, academia, government and the broader semiconductor ecosystem to pursue breakthroughs, the company said. - The latest… ## [El Niño Forecast: 2027 Set to Be Hottest Year](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/el-nino-forecast-2027-set-to-be-hottest-year) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ El Niño weather pattern predicted to make 2027 hottest year globally by Britain's national weather agency. Biggest in a century. More ## [Collodaria: Thriving Microscopic Algae Hosts](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/collodaria-thriving-microscopic-algae-hosts) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Collodaria, tiny ocean organisms, thrive in nutrient-poor regions for millions of years, hosting vital algae for survival in harsh ocean environments. More ## [California's Most Endangered Salmon: Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/californias-most-endangered-salmon-sacramento-river-winter-run-chinook) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ California's most endangered Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon face challenges due to Shasta Dam blocking their habitat. Only a few thousand return annually. More ## [Thunderstorms' Seismic Waves: Novel Source for Seismic Imaging](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/thunderstorms-seismic-waves-novel-source-for-seismic-imaging) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Researchers at Penn State discover seismic imaging potential in thunderquakes, unique seismic waves from thunderstorms. More ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UcxYJxuRxoOv) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Responsibility for Oil Spill Compensation: Shore-Based Controller Liability](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/responsibility-for-oil-spill-compensation-shore-based-controller-liability) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Shipowner liable for spills per international rules. Can remote operator be sued for negligence? Key issue in oil tanker spill compensation. More ## [Linus Torvalds Endures A Debug Session From Hell, 'Enormously Helped' By AI](https://it.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/1742239/linus-torvalds-endures-a-debug-session-from-hell-enormously-helped-by-ai?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ Linus Torvalds says AI "enormously helped" him track down a stubborn Intel Xe graphics driver bug that took 24 debugging patches and 18 kernel boots to isolate. "I'd like to call it my tireless helper, but the AI several times stated flat out that this was impossible and unsolvable and that we should just write a report about it," wrote Torvalds on the commit. "I suspect those things have been… ## [German Submarine UC-30 Sails Near Rømø in April 1917](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/german-submarine-uc-30-sails-near-romo-in-april-1917) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ German submarine UC-30, April 1917: Sailing off Rømø coast, diverted from Ireland due to engine trouble, almost home in Germany. More ## [Marmot Population Hit Hard by Harsh Winter in Colorado](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/marmot-population-hit-hard-by-harsh-winter-in-colorado) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Colorado mountain marmots faced harsh winter, with 2/3 of one group perishing due to lack of snow cover during hibernation. More ## [Merging Companies: Efficiency Boosts Costs for Shoppers](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/merging-companies-efficiency-boosts-costs-for-shoppers) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ New research suggests merging companies could enhance efficiency and reduce costs, yet savings may not benefit consumers, leading to potential price hikes. More ## [Teenagers' Patience and Risk Preferences Shape Career Choices](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/teenagers-patience-and-risk-preferences-shape-career-choices) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Study reveals how patience and risk-taking impact high school grads' career choices, shaping their future. Teenagers weigh rewards differently for long-term success. More ## [Exploring Atom Structures at CERN's Large Hadron Collider](https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/exploring-atom-structures-at-cerns-large-hadron-collider) _2026-08-21 · Life Technology™ · Life Technology™ - Life Technology™ Science News_ Large Hadron Collider at CERN tests physics laws, discovers particles. Experiments visualize atom structures like oxygen, neon. Exciting scientific advancements. More ## [Walmart To Finally Start Accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay](https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/1525227/walmart-to-finally-start-accepting-apple-pay-and-google-pay?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ After years of refusing to adopt tap-to-pay technology in its stores, retail giant Walmart announced today that it is finally accepting payments via both Apple Pay and Google Pay. The rollout begins August 24 at select Walmart and Sam's Club locations and is expected to reach all stores by year-end. It will then expand to fuel stations by mid-2027. TechCrunch reports: The news is a surprise, as… ## [With True Grit Program, Researchers Help Young Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries Build Confidence](https://www.newswise.com/articles/with-true-grit-program-researchers-help-young-adults-with-spinal-cord-injuries-build-confidence/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · Newswise: MedNews_ A Rutgers Health study, published in Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, evaluated the outcomes of participants in True Grit, a residential program offered by Rutgers School of Health Professions and RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital, designed to give youth ages 14 to 21 with spinal cord injuries the tools to confidently enter adulthood. ## [Technique Evaluates Reliability of Imaging Measurements Used in Medical Decision-Making](https://www.newswise.com/articles/technique-evaluates-reliability-of-imaging-measurements-used-in-medical-decision-making/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · Washington University in St. Louis · Newswise: MedNews_ Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a technique that researchers and clinicians can use to assess the reliability of medical imaging tools. The new method also may be useful for regulators who evaluate new AI-backed medical imaging tools as they come to market. ## [Anesthesiology Organizations Express Concern for Patients Harmed, Reaffirm Safety of Spinal Anesthesia](https://www.newswise.com/articles/anesthesiology-organizations-express-concern-for-patients-harmed-reaffirm-safety-of-spinal-anesthesia/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) · Newswise: MedNews_ In response to reported medication errors that harmed patients in Nashville, the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP), the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today reaffirmed that spinal anesthesia remains a safe and essential anesthetic technique when administered with appropriate medication. These devastating events… ## [Google Gives Publishers a 'Preferred Sources' Button to Fight AI-Driven Traffic Losses](https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/08/21/0113259/google-gives-publishers-a-preferred-sources-button-to-fight-ai-driven-traffic-losses?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed) _2026-08-21 · BeauHD · Slashdot_ Google is giving publishers a new way to fight declining referral traffic from AI-powered search by letting them embed a "Preferred Sources" button that readers can use to favor their sites across Search, Discover, and Google News. "The idea is to make it easier for readers to find links from the sites they know and trust when they're searching for content or interacting with Google's AI to learn… ## [What to do when wildfires trigger trauma](https://www.dw.com/en/germany-europe-wildfires-trauma/a-78449930) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · The Daily Climate_ The wildfires this summer have broken records in Germany and are unlikely to subside in future. Psychologists say post-traumatic stress disorder caused by such disasters is serious but can be treated if people seek help. ## [As Minnesota gets warmer and wetter, what does that mean for drought?](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/08/21/as-minnesota-gets-warmer-wetter-what-does-that-mean-for-drought) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · The Daily Climate_ A new national study is calling for a new framework for drought assessment that better captures the long-term effect of climate change. ## [New Drug Combination May Help Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer](https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-drug-combination-may-help-treat-advanced-prostate-cancer/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan · Newswise: MedNews_ University of Michigan researchers identified two pathways that can simultaneously be targeted to treat transdifferentiated prostate tumors. They hope that their findings can also be applied to other transdifferentiated cancers, including those in the lungs and pancreas. ## [Reporter Boot Camps, In-Person Visits, and Science Comms Training Programs: A Newswise Best Practices Webinar](https://www.newswise.com/articles/best-practices-webinar-reporter-boot-camps/?sc=rsmn) _2026-08-21 · Newswise · Newswise: MedNews_ Discussion panel on best practices for reporter boot camps, in-person visits, and science communications training programs. ## [Notes from Illinois’ virtual power plant frontier](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082026/inside-clean-energy-illinois-virtual-power-plants/) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · The Daily Climate_ Solrite is the latest energy services company to venture into Illinois, a sign of how quickly a new state law has jump-started the market. ## [Lobsters and acidic seas: Can shellfish help neutralize one of the greatest threats to the ocean?](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/20/environment-oceans-acidification-alkali-carbon-absorption-lobsters) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · The Daily Climate_ Crustaceans are the subject of tests to see if alkalis added to seawater, so it absorbs more carbon dioxide, harm marine life. But Trump’s halt to funding threatens to scupper the research. ## [Sex Ed, Books & Brews, and Field Day: Senior Centers Are Breaking the Mold](https://nifty50plus.com/2026/08/21/sex-ed-books-brews-and-field-day-senior-centers-are-breaking-the-mold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sex-ed-books-brews-and-field-day-senior-centers-are-breaking-the-mold) _2026-08-21 · Natasha Etzel · Nifty50Plus_ Older adults can benefit from participating in programs that promote social interaction, physical and mental wellness, and creative expression.... ## [As litigation looms and drought takes its toll, state officials are defiant over Colorado River's future](https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/21/officials-defiant-over-colorado-river/) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · The Daily Climate_ Years of negotiations between Colorado and six other Colorado River Basin states have failed to produce a new agreement on water allocations.