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Last Notes npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Tens of millions of Americans are unhappy with both the Democratic and Republican parties. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS A staggering 10-20% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% actually have one. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The witch hunts of 1400-1780 and today's #misinformation crisis have striking parallels. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Israel isn’t the first country to target nuclear scientists to keep its enemies from getting the bomb. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Over 95% of incarcerated people will eventually leave #prison. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The fear of #deportation hangs over unauthorized workers trying to fight exploitation, but all workers in the U.S. have rights. A Latin American studies professor explores the complex reality for millions of undocumented #immigrants in the American workforce: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Is "restraint" a more useful framework for US foreign policy than #isolationism? It may offer a middle path between disengagement and unrestrained global activism. A foreign policy scholar explains: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS “How are clouds’ shapes made?” asks Amanda, age 5, from Chile. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS In 14th-century Avignon, women worked as fruit-sellers, tailoresses, tavern-keepers, butchers, candlemakers, carpenters, and even sword-makers. In “The Manly Priest”, historian Jennifer Thibodeaux reminds us 15% of households were headed by women. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability. A new antioxidant material neutralizes brain-damaging molecules in mice, boosting recovery—offering hope for treatment. A materials science engineer explains: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Loving-kindness, or metta, is a form of love cherished in #Buddhism—vastly different from romantic love. A communications professor explores how it’s seen as “limitless” and “unbounded.” npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Chocoholics, brace yourselves. Cocoa farms in regions like Northeastern Brazil and West Africa are facing a drying climate, and cacao trees need humidity to thrive. Less rain = less chocolate. A geographer explains: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Happiness is often seen as a U-shaped curve: youthful joy, struggles in early adulthood, and a late-life upswing. But this trend doesn’t hold in low-income, nonindustrialized societies. An #anthropology professor explains: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS "As a 30-year #cybersecurity veteran, I find the activities of DOGE thus far concerning. Its broad mandate across government, seemingly nonexistent oversight, and the apparent lack of operational competence of its employees have demonstrated that DOGE could create conditions that are ideal for cybersecurity or data privacy incidents that affect the entire nation." npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Nutrition advice is rife with #misinformation. A medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Economists analyzed 400,000 #news stories about #capitalism and to determine whether it has fallen out of favor. To their surprise, they discovered that positive sentiment toward capitalism has been gradually increasing over time (#communism, too) npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS From #Buddhist hungry ghosts to Haitian #zombies, a unique class at Case Western Reserve University examines how different cultures imagine death, the #afterlife, and the boundaries of humanity. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Evolution isn't a straight line. Research on fern reproduction reveals how plants can revert to simpler forms, highlighting the complex and unpredictable nature of evolutionary pathways. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Over 95% of incarcerated people will eventually leave #prison. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Here’s what you need to know about #RedNote, which is attracting many people missing #TikTok (or maybe they’ll come here?) https://theconversation.com/whats-happening-on-rednote-a-media-scholar-explains-the-app-tiktok-users-are-fleeing-to-and-the-cultural-moment-unfolding-there-247621 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #PFAS chemicals resist degradation for up to 1,000 years. A group of #chemistry researchers developed a new light-driven technique could transform them into harmless chemicals and ions. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Frozen CSI: Key bacterial species that can serve as "biomarkers of death" in frigid conditions have been found by researchers, aiding investigators when visual examination falls short. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS About one-third of the world’s #population – around 3 billion people – doesn’t have access to the #internet because of #infrastructure limitations, economic disparities or geographic isolation. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Cerebrospinal fluid surrounds your brain and spinal cord, and its importance can’t be overstated. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Privacy settings in many apps can make you feel like you have good control over your data, but don’t be so sure. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS In two-parent families, mothers not only actually do more of the chores, they shoulder more of the cognitive load of planning, anticipating and delegating the chores. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, an aerospace engineer looks at the most exciting #space missions planned for 2025: https://theconversation.com/from-new-commercial-moon-landers-to-asteroid-investigations-expect-a-slate-of-exciting-space-missions-in-2025-243645 #science #news npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS With confirmation hearings coming up soon for Trump’s nominees to his cabinet, we’re taking a step back to answer some basic questions. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Trust in U.S. media hit a record low in 2024. A #journalism professor explains why Black Midwesterners are turning to alternative, trusted messengers for #news: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Preventive care is supposed to be free by law for millions of Americans thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but many don’t receive recommended preventive services, and the patients that do receive it spend millions of dollars every year on unexpected bills. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Retirement doesn’t just lead to concerns about money. It also raises questions about one’s usefulness in the world. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Disagree with that medical bill? npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Maybe you’ve just found us on #Nostr, but there’s a good chance that you’ve read articles from The Conversation on one of the 100s of websites that syndicate our journalism. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Your "normal" blood test results may not actually be normal for you. A mathematician explains how #MachineLearning can find healthy blood count ranges for individual patients and improve predictions of their risk of future disease.https://theconversation.com/blood-tests-are-currently-one-size-fits-all-machine-learning-can-pinpoint-whats-truly-normal-for-each-patient-245730 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS To prepare for an ever hotter future, architects and city designers could learn from the past. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS As human #population increases, humans and animals share increasingly crowded landscapes. Which means everyone needs to be more informed in how to safely interact with #wildlife. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS As human #population increases, humans and animals share increasingly crowded landscapes. Which means everyone needs to be more informed in how to safely interact with #wildlife. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The DEA is considering reclassifying marijuana as a schedule III drug, on a par with Tylenol 3. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Tommy John surgery, once reserved for saving the careers of #MLB pitchers, is now commonplace among teenage athletes. More than half of these procedures are performed on 15-19 year olds as youth sports intensify. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Loving is a practice, and it’s something we can improve on, according to a philosopher 🥰🥰🥰 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #Syria now faces a huge challenge: putting back together a country divided by 13 years of civil war and a half-century of brutal dictatorship. The rebels are themselves significantly divided. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #TikTok lost another round in court today, on its appeal of a U.S. law that would force the video app to divorce from its China-based parent company or be banned. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Talk about a fascinating role: Astronomer Chris Impey is part of an international advisory council designing messages for advanced alien civilizations—just in case they’re out there. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS An app allows everyone to search for discriminatory roadway names, helping communities grasp the ubiquity of inequalities embedded in everyday spaces and the harm they cause: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Robots can now flip burgers, fry chicken, create pizzas, make sushi, prepare salads, serve ramen, bake bread, mix cocktails and do much more. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Individual acts of #kindness and connection can have a real impact on making change. This is true at multiple levels: between individuals, between people and institutions, and between cultures. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Americans agree the political system isn't serving them. From ranked-choice voting to multi-winner districts, Wellesley mathematics professor Ismar Volić explores 5 ideas to fix the political system: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS New research on #kids and #attachment: There’s been a long-standing notion held by many psychologists that early attachment behaviors are mainly determined by a child’s temperament. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Some people can visualize things perfectly in their mind’s eye, while others can’t. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Anthrobots built from human lung cells could one day deliver drugs or clear arterial plaque, with a natural "kill switch" preventing uncontrolled growth. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS A century ago, this woman, pioneering sex researcher Katharine Bement Davis, challenged the idea that respectable women did not – and should not – experience sexual desire, or have sex except to please men and have children. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The roots of American patriotism go back to 1774 (and an anniversary you may have missed during the election) when delegates from 12 colonies united against British rule. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS There’s little reason not to make some sort of backup of your #photos, whether that’s on printed media, hard drives or in the cloud. The important thing is not which method to use, but to do it at all. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS What will the diets of the future look like? The answer depends in part on what foods we can be persuaded to eat, and how npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Alcohol remains central to American life, but drinking patterns are shifting. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS If you have dense breasts, it slightly increases your chances of getting breast cancer and it complicates screening. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It's time for our weekly #news #quiz. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Trump's return to the presidency looks a lot like Andrew Jackson's: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS We all know how smartphone use can lead to information overload and decreased well-being. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS “The planet Jupiter has no solid ground – no surface, like the grass or dirt you tread here on Earth. There’s nothing to walk on, and no place to land a spaceship. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The election doesn’t need to consume your #mentalhealth https://theconversation.com/election-anxiety-doesnt-need-to-win-here-are-3-science-backed-strategies-from-a-clinical-psychologist-to-rein-in-the-stress-242717 #news #election2024 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS This year, Americans will spend about $11 billion on #Halloween—about half the amount spent annually on dental care for children under age 17. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS From Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot” to Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” to H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Dunwich Horror”, whip-poor-wills have often been a dark omen that haunted classic American #horror fiction. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS People with normal color vision are more likely to be resistant to trying new foods than those with colorblindness. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" continues a nearly 1000-year-old tradition of retelling the story of Sun Wukong, China’s mischievous monkey king. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS There’s an enduring expectation for #men to suppress their vulnerability, and it brings tragic mental health consequences. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS New research suggests gut microbe imbalances in infants could predict autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Leadership turmoil at OpenAI has led to departures of key safety advocates. Former executives warn that product launches are being rushed at the expense of safeguards. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Thanks to newly approved at-home rapid tests, you can simultaneously determine whether your symptoms are #COVID-19 or the #flu. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #OTD 10 years ago, The Conversation launched in the United States: an Australian export to America, destined to flourish. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Trump now calls for the U.S. to be a #Bitcoin superpower, while the Biden-Harris administration has imposed regulatory restrictions and vetoed industry-favored legislation. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS New research on kids and attachment: There’s been a long-standing notion held by many psychologists that early attachment behaviors are mainly determined by a child’s temperament. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Whales are recovering from near extinction – but now they’re competing directly with commercial fishermen for krill in the waters near Antarctica. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Beware of the off-brand weight-loss drugs. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Here’s some food for thought: Grocery prices in the U.S. are the lowest in the world even with inflation. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS *No, it is not just calories in and calories out the right way to track your weight loss. It's actually about your gut microbes and leftovers.* npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Even in cases where tenants resolved their eviction notice in court and saw their case dismissed with a withdrawal or a win – their eviction filings led to immediate and long-term housing instability, income loss and job insecurity. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Can you go 9 for 9 in today's #news #quiz? It's a hard one. Here's the first question:the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientists who used machine learning to better understand how proteins do what? npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Ancient Maya peoples knew that human beings are not independent from nature but part of it. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS The Taliban’s newly passed “vice and virtue” law is among the most repressive and discriminatory measures ever enacted by the Islamist fundamentalist group, not known for moderation: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS GM and thanks for the kind words npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS In July, representatives if 14 Palestinian groups, met in Beijing and agreed on a future unity government and elections. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS GM! npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS "Although Vance and Walz have each presented themselves as typical 'Midwestern guys', they differ on what that means." npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS With more satellites in orbit than ever, companies and government agencies would benefit from looking at companies like Amazon and FedEx who do well managing complex fleets, coordinating operations and dealing with breakdowns. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Sorry for the garble - we meant “… of its longstanding leader, Hassan Nasrallah?” npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS What is Hezbollah and what exactly is its role in Lebanon? And how big a blow is the Israeli killing of its longstanding leader, Hassan Nasrallah’s death? npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #TikTok was in court today to overturn a law that would force the video app to divorce from its China-based parent company or be banned at-large in the U.S. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS It's time for The Conversation's #news #quiz with lots of talking this week 💬 npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS #HBD to Russell M. Nelson, the current president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who is turning 100. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS A pioneering effort that allowed a paralyzed teenager to play pinball led to today’s vibrant community of esports players with disabilities. And in fact, the world of esports has long been inclusive -- with a lot of accessibility progress over the last 40 years. npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS What does the VP actually do? (Asking for a friend) npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Sadly, it’s impossible to remove caffeine without sacrificing a bit of aroma and flavor from other chemical compounds that get removed along with it. A chemist explains the 3 methods used: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Oops, that link should be: npub1uuxnz0sq60thc098xfxqst7wnw77l0sm3r8nn48yspuvz4ecprksxdahzv TheConversationUS Do Democrats have enough time to find a different path to victory? It's actually not an unusual concept. 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