BC-The Conversation for August 5, 10am, ADVISORY – Associated Press

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TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS:

-Cults

-IPCC climate report

-Giant sea bass

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STORIES:

From CRISPR to glowing proteins to optogenetics scientists most powerful technologies have been borrowed from nature

SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY Three pioneering technologies have forever altered how researchers do their work and promise to revolutionize medicine, from correcting genetic disorders to treating degenerative brain diseases. 1039 words. By Marc Zimmer, Connecticut College

Tracking anniversaries of Black deaths isnt memorializing victims its objectifying them

COMMENTARY When there is nothing new to say, pegging news stories to the anniversaries of the deaths of Black Americans objectifies the victims and helps make violence ordinary. 1032 words. By Lee M. Pierce, State University of New York, College at Geneseo

3 takeaways from Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott teaming up to fund womens and girls causes

COMMENTARY Winners of a new gender-equity contest do an array of work that includes helping caregivers and trying to reduce intimate-partner violence. 599 words. By Tessa Skidmore, IUPUI and Jacqueline Ackerman, IUPUI

What is decentralized finance? An expert on bitcoins and blockchains explains the risks and rewards of DeFi

SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY Decentralized finance makes it easier for virtually anyone to take advantage of financial markets without the need for a bank, but there are new risks as well. 980 words. By Kevin Werbach, University of Pennsylvania

Olympic athletes excel at their sports but are susceptible to unproven alternative therapies

COMMENTARY Many elite athletes turn to alternative therapies to improve performance and enhance recovery. But are these treatments helping or hindering their quest for sporting success? 1156 words. By Nicholas B. Tiller, University of California, Los Angeles

234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write the upcoming IPCC climate report heres what you need to know and why its a big deal

SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY These international climate assessments are used by governments worldwide as they weigh future risks and climate policies. 996 words. By Stephanie Spera, University of Richmond

Change to college application represents a step forward in how colleges can better support trans students

COMMENTARY The Common Application now lets students indicate their gender identities and pronouns when applying to college. But is that enough to make trans students feel welcome? A scholar weighs in. 1048 words. By Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts Amherst

What is a cult?

RELIGION A religion scholar explains why the label of cult gets in the way of understanding new religions and political movements. 815 words. By Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross

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BC-The Conversation for August 5, 10am, ADVISORY - Associated Press