Coffee Break: End-of-the-Week Thoughts on Science and Other Matters Arising
One way to get through our political turmoil is to read but not listen. Trump Derangement Syndrome, something I am not willing to fully understand,
Russian Negotiator Reiterates “Nyet” on Ceasefire Even Before US Emissary Steve Witkoff Arrives in Moscow
Even though the Russians have made clear that they are in an uncompromising mood about Ukraine, the US has been so thick about getting the
So Much for Trump’s Peace Deal with Russia: US Backs Zelensky with Pre-Rejected-by-Russia Ceasefire Scheme
If one were to believe much of the Ukraine skeptic and/or Trump friendly commentary since Trump called Putin on February 12, Trump and Putin were
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – The Rise of the Drones
There is something new in the air in military affairs. Inexpensive and deadly small drone helicopters are revolutionizing conventional warfare. In a refreshing departure from
Coffee Break: Across the Pond
This week’s Europe/UK focused Coffee Break: German and Romanian election chicanery, UK snooping, why Western pols believe Ukraine can win. Source link
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Coffee Break: End-of-the-Week Thoughts on Science and Other Matters Arising
Part the First: How Not to Study a Disease – Update. We have covered the Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) here previously. Sylvain
“A Generational Loss of Talent” – Scientist Warns Funding Cuts in Science, Tech, and Health Undermine U.S. Leadership
Yves here. As DOGE’s carpet-bombing of Federal programs continues, it can’t be said often enough that this destruction of some of the anchors of what
“Might the US Be About to Fall Off an Economic Cliff?
Yves here. While alarmism is entertaining, it can also be fully warranted. We’d seen some economic oriented sites comment on how the Atlanta Fed’s typically