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As we noted earlier this week, today is the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, a major catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States. LGBTQ+ history isn’t always joyous — but these pictures surely are (as are these pride-themed recipes). The anniversary also provides us with another opportunity to share our fundraiser for Free Mom Hugs, an organization dedicated to spreading love to people in the community who struggle to find acceptance from their parents or immediate family members.
Culture
Neanderthals Cared for a Child With Down Syndrome, Fossil Shows
Fossils can reveal a lot about bygone societies and species — some even tell full stories. One fossilized ear bone found in a Spanish cave uncovers the story of a Neanderthal community that cared for a child with Down syndrome, adding to a growing body of research redefining how we view the ancient humans.
From the fossil, which was unearthed in 1989 but only recently rediscovered, researchers were able to glean that the child with Down syndrome would have likely experienced hearing loss, balance issues, and muscle weakness. As such, the fact that the young Neanderthal lived to around age 6 suggests that the adults in the community showed an altruistic instinct for caregiving, without any expectation of reciprocity from the child.
Among modern humans, Neanderthal has become slang for someone who is ignorant or barbaric, but more findings like this one are changing perceptions of the species. “This find brings home how like us Neanderthals were in so many ways, particularly in our common human desire to care for the vulnerable,” archaeologist Penny Spikins, who was not involved with the research, told CNN. “We can imagine that this child was loved and looked after like any other.” See the fossil and learn more about its implications.
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Science
Mathematicians Found a New Shape That Rolls Like a Ball in All Dimensions
If geometry gave you a headache in high school, feel free to keep on reading. Mathematicians recently revealed that they constructed a new dimension-defying shape, resolving a math problem that’s been a mystery since 1988.
The shape is based on the Reuleaux triangle, which has been used for centuries and is formed by three interlocking circles. The researchers scaled the 2D Reuleaux triangle to make it 3D, resulting in a creation that can roll like a wheel despite not being round. Interestingly, the width of the shape — which has yet to be named — remains constant even when the dimensions are changed.
“The most amazing thing is that [the] volume of each shape is easily computable,” study co-author Andriy Bondarenko told Gizmodo. “So we can compare n-volume of the shape with the n-volume of unit ball and see mathematically rigorously that volumes of our shapes are exponentially smaller.” For those who need a visual to understand what Bondarenko is talking about, check out a clip showing how the shape moves.
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Health
150,000 Low-Income LA County Residents Will Get Medical Debt Relief
More than half of U.S. adults say they’ve deferred medical care due to debt, and 70% have received medical bills they can’t afford. Those stats are courtesy of Undue Medical Debt, an organization that’s now partnering with Los Angeles County to wipe out outstanding bills for 150,000 low-income residents.
According to CaliforniaHealthline, county supervisors voted unanimously this week to approve a plan allocating $5 million to buying up debt. Because medical debts can be bundled and sold at a discount, the funds are expected to relieve a total of $500 million for the “lowest-income residents and the working poor who have catastrophic amounts of medical debt,” said LA County Public Health’s Naman Shah, per the Los Angeles Times.
“No one should be driven into poverty because they got sick. But medical debt remains a huge problem in this country, and it can be devastating for families and their financial well-being,” Supervisor Janice Hahn added in a statement. “Luckily for us, we have an opportunity to make a difference.”
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Something We Love
Omnilux Contour
You might scare your friends and family while wearing it, but the Omnilux Contour is more than just an influencer gimmick. The red light therapy device offers clinically proven results for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. Plus, the 10-minute treatment sessions are a great way to unwind and add some mindfulness to your routine.
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Inspiring Story
The “stuff of legend”
Joy Milne can smell Parkinson’s — really. She discovered the unique skill when her husband was diagnosed with the disease, and later gained the attention of doctors and scientists. Settle in to read her fascinating story, as told by writer Scott Sayare, and learn how it’s informing neurological research.
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Photo of the Day
Lower Manhattan experienced a light show Wednesday evening — and Mother Nature was the conductor.
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Quote of the Day
“I wouldn’t change you for the world, but I will change the world for you.”
– AMY WRIGHT
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