Lightning: It happens all the time, and yet the exact details of how it's made has long eluded scientists. That is, until now. New research out this week in the journal Nature holds new insights into the precursor to lightning. To figure it out, researchers flew a NASA ER-2 – essentially the research version of a spy plane – over several tropical thunderstorms. What they found: The same high energy radiation is found in places like neutron stars and around black holes.
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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘Hope for Cynics’ and ‘On Freedom’ ask big-picture questions about how we live
In today's episode, two new nonfiction books take on big themes: cynicism and freedom. In his new book, Hope for Cynics, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki argues that cynicism is unhealthy not only for individuals, but also for communities and even entire nations. He speaks with Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes about why Americans have grown more cynical over the last 50 years and how a close friend inspired Zaki to move towards "hopeful skepticism." Then, Yale historian Timothy Snyder joins NPR's Scott Simon from Ukraine to talk about how the American definition of freedom can be too narrow. They also discuss how Snyder's thinking on freedom has been shaped by his time in Ukraine.
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The Daily Signal - Series Pt. 3: Want to Pay in Cryptocurrency? In Louisiana, Now You Can.
In a move toward modern financial practices, Louisiana residents can now pay for state services using cryptocurrency.
“Louisiana has always, I think, lagged behind other states when it comes to doing things that are in modern commerce,” Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming says, adding that he hopes to change that.
Cryptocurrency is “going to have a huge role” in the future of finance, Fleming says.
Sometimes referred to as digital currency, cryptocurrency does not require a bank account. Louisiana is now accepting bitcoin, bitcoin lightning, and USD coin payments. The first cryptocurrency payment was made to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on Sept. 17. The digital currency payments are converted into dollars following the transaction, Fleming explains.
The Louisiana treasurer joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” for the third installment of the show’s money and transparency series.
In addition to explaining why the state is now accepting cryptocurrency payments, Fleming discusses his efforts to eliminate the Louisiana state income tax.
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What Could Go Right? - The Progress Report: Positive Innovation
In this week's Progress Report Zachary and Emma discuss positive developments in the world amidst grim headlines. They explore innovative energy solutions in urban transit, breakthroughs in diabetes treatment using stem cells, and the latest trends in global poverty, highlighting the resilience and progress being made in various sectors.
What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate.
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CBS News Roundup - 10/03/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition
Dockworkers reach tentative agreement in strike. Mixed verdict in Tyre Nichols case. President Biden surveyed damage from Hurricane Helene in Florida and Ray City, Georgia. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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The Gist - Wisconsin By A Whisker, Arizona By An Iota
Amy Walter, Editor-in-Chief of The Cook Political Report, is here with the news that you knew but didn't know how very true it was—the Presidential race is very, very close. As in, a one percent Harris advantage in the swing states overall. Plus, Jack Smith re-writes his legal brief, making the case that Trump interfered in the 2020 election, but Trump claims the disclosure of said brief is interference in the 2024 election.
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The Indicator from Planet Money - Champagne. Neapolitan pizza. Now döner kebabs?
In Germany, döner kebabs are more than just an affordable, satisfying street food. They're a symbol of Turkey's culinary influence in the country. Today on the show, how an effort to give döner kebabs a protected status under a little-known EU regulation could dish out some real economic consequences, in Germany and beyond.
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Consider This from NPR - Wisconsin’s vote is vital to the presidency. What are residents there looking for?
Consider This host Ari Shapiro and WUWM's Maayan Silver speak with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state.
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