As justices confront harassment, death threats and an assassination attempt, Barrett declares “I’m not afraid” – CBS News
Politics As justices confront harassment, death threats and an assassination attempt, Barrett declares “I’m not…
Day: October 5, 2025
So You Want to Co-Chair an ALSC Committee
One of the most rewarding aspects of my time as an ALSC member has been the opportunity to serve as committee co-chair. I have served as co-chair of what was once the Public Awareness Committee, then stayed on as the committee merged with Advocacy, now known as the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee. I am now in my second year as co-chair of the Membership Committee. Committee chairing is not for everyone. You can get so much out of ALSC membership without stepping into a leadership position. Webinars, We Are ALSC chats, and committee work are all incredibly beneficial. For those interested, here are some things I have gotten out of my time as co-chair. Co-chairing a committee is a great way to gain professional leadership experience. When applying for my current management position, I was able to use my ALSC experience to prove my leadership abilities. Duties such as…
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Will AI ever win its own Nobel? Some predict a prize-worthy science discovery soon
Nature, Published online: 06 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03223-0Other researchers question whether autonomous AI scientists are possible or even desirable.
The cutting-edge medical approaches that could transform ageing
Nature, Published online: 06 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03225-yAn optimistic take on the state of the longevity field provides hope for treating a range of ageing-related diseases — but feels at odds with the current shape of US research.
Jane Goodall obituary: pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists – Nature
Nature, Published online: 06 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03227-wShe was a tireless advocate for conservation, the welfare of captive chimpanzees and the protection of habitats.
27 things we wish we’d known when we started our PhDs
Nature, Published online: 06 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03229-8Nature’s survey of PhD candidates reveals hard-won wisdom on choosing supervisors, managing mental health and surviving academic culture.
Connecting the dots: I trace the history of the East Kolkata Wetlands
Nature, Published online: 06 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03231-0Environmental-humanities researcher Jenia Mukherjee uncovers the complex relationship between people, canals and wetlands in Kolkata, India.
The Normalization of Book Banning – PEN America
Introduction In 2025, book censorship in the United States is rampant and common. Never before…
Social Security plans to make it harder to get disability benefits – The Washington Post – Exclusive
WP Exclusive Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans Trump administration officials are…
Calendar • Knitting & Crocheting @ Locust LibraryÂ
Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Locust library hosts a group of crafters each Wednesday at 10:00…Â Read original article: Read More
Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails – NPR
A federal workers union is suing the Trump administration for inserting language into Department of Education employees’ out-of-office email …
