NewsPronto

 
Men's Weekly

.

The Conversation

How do breakdancers avoid breaking their necks?

  • Written by Aliza Rudavsky, Assistant Research Professor of Kinesiology, Physical Therapist for School of Theatre, Penn State
imageA breaker pulls off a headspin at a nightclub in the late 1980s.Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

For the first time, street dancers from 15 countries, in addition to one woman from the Refugee Olympic Team, will be competing for gold, silver and bronze, as breaking makes its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The sport has come a long way f...

Read more: How do breakdancers avoid breaking their necks?

Decades on, Delbert Africa’s surrender still provides powerful image of US racism and Black victimhood

  • Written by Nicole Maurantonio, Associate Provost of Academic Affairs | Professor of Rhetoric & Communication Studies, University of Richmond
imageDelbert Africa surrenders to Philadelphia police shortly before they brutally arrest him. Jim Domke/Philadelphia Inquirer

Forty-six years ago, on Aug. 8, 1978, Philadelphia police surrounded the house occupied by the controversial MOVE organization in Powelton Village with the intent to evict the predominantly Black group.

The result was a shootout...

Read more: Decades on, Delbert Africa’s surrender still provides powerful image of US racism and Black...

From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents

  • Written by Seanna Leath, Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
imageDemonstrators protest the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., in August 2014. Joshua Lott/AFP/Getty Images

A decade ago, Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed Black 18-year-old, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.

The fatal incident began when the officer, Darren Wilson, saw Brown...

Read more: From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and...

Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area

  • Written by Jehangir Bhadha, Associate Professor of Soil, Water and Nutrient Management, University of Florida
imageGrowing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation.Frank Bienewald/Getty Images

Each summer, nearly 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) of rice is cultivated in the Florida Everglades Agricultural Area, a roughly 1,100-square-mile (2,800-square-kilometer) area south of Lake Okeechobee.

Farming here requires a delicate touch. The area...

Read more: Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades...

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

  • Written by Shannon Bow O'Brien, Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin
imageThe logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., ahead of the Aug. 19-22, 2024, event. Scott Olson/Getty Images

If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would have elected a 145-pound pig named Pigasus as president in 1968.

The...

Read more: From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention...

Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

  • Written by Christopher Miller, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond
imageSome members of Congress use social media to disparage the system they're part of. traffuc_analyzer/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

Blame was cast far and wide after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Obviously, the shooter was to blame, but depending on your perspective, you also blamed Democrats, Republicansor...

Read more: Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

How charities with thrift shops can get better stuff from their donors instead of junk

  • Written by Chao Wu, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, Wayne State University
imageHauling used goods around isn't worth the trouble when nobody can use them.Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, CC BY-ND

Telling donors that their neighbors have provided high-quality furniture, clothing and other goods can cut the number of worthless items charities receive in half.

That’s what my colleagues Sindy De La Torre Pacheco, Mahyar...

Read more: How charities with thrift shops can get better stuff from their donors instead of junk

Islamic State’s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities − it also erased their heritage

  • Written by Alda Benjamen, Assistant Professor of Middle East History, University of Dayton
imageIraqi Yazidi women cry as they hold pictures of victims and missing relatives during a ceremony in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, marking the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide. Ismael Adnan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

August 2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Islamic State group’s genocide, in which thousands of...

Read more: Islamic State’s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other...

How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor

  • Written by Shannon Pickett, Professor of Psychology and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Purdue University
imageHaving backpacks ready to go the night before can help students get their school day off to a good start.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision via Getty Images

The shift from summer vacation to going back to school can be tough for children and their families. Beyond adjusting to new routines, the transition requires handling a mix of emotions. While...

Read more: How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school...

Qatari mediation was already producing diminishing returns – assassination of Hamas negotiator further erodes Gulf state’s role

  • Written by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, Rice University
imageThen-Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, left, and slain Hamas negotiator Ismail Haniyehin 2012. AP Photo/Mohammed Salem

When the longtime political chief of Hamas was assassinated in late July 2024, it didn’t just leave the entire Middle East on edge. It also created a political headache in Qatar.

That’s because the...

Read more: Qatari mediation was already producing diminishing returns – assassination of Hamas negotiator...

More Articles ...

  1. White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment − new research
  2. Remembering the longest journey to Auschwitz – the deportation of Rhodes’ Jews decimated a small but vibrant community with centuries of Mediterranean history
  3. Imane Khelif controversy at Paris Olympics shows how sex testing in women’s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind
  4. Imane Khelif’s gold medal run shows how sex testing in women’s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind
  5. Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap
  6. For Black Americans, higher police pay doesn’t always mean fewer violent confrontations as it does for other racial groups
  7. Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars
  8. Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most
  9. Tropical Storm Debby stalls along the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains why
  10. Tropical Storm Debby’s stalling brought days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains what happened
  11. Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising − here’s how science really works
  12. AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
  13. A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend
  14. Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead
  15. Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads
  16. Chang'e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the Moon back to Earth − a planetary scientist explains what this sample could hold
  17. Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims
  18. Assassination is always unlawful − regardless of who is killed and on whose orders
  19. Brain implants to restore sight, like Neuralink’s Blindsight, face a fundamental problem − more pixels don’t ensure better vision
  20. Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask
  21. Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder
  22. Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like
  23. Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet’s last meltdown and a glimpse into a warmer future
  24. Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science
  25. Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
  26. How can there be ice on the Moon?
  27. Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target
  28. How people with disabilities got game − the surprisingly long history of access to arcade and video sports
  29. Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds
  30. Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain
  31. Arab Druze community in mourning after tragic rocket strike on Golan Heights soccer field − highlighting challenges for Druze within Israel and the region
  32. In ‘bamboo diplomacy,’ late Vietnam leader Nguyen Phu Trong left a path for smaller nations to navigate great-power rivalries
  33. Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters
  34. I researched the dark side of social media − and heard the same themes in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
  35. AIs encode language like brains do − opening a window on human conversations
  36. Gov. Josh Shapiro has a reputation for getting things done in Pennsylvania – but not necessarily things all Democrats like
  37. ‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by the chaos of the Middle Ages, a world without law and order
  38. Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face
  39. Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong
  40. CAPTCHAs: The struggle to tell real humans from fake
  41. The French baron who revived the Olympics believed they were more than sport – they were a religion of perfection and peace
  42. Missy Elliott tours as a headliner − and it’s about time
  43. Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
  44. Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
  45. 7-nation prisoner swap shows how diplomacy, not law, governs exchanges
  46. Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
  47. Wildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how
  48. Who will win in Arizona in November? It’s a toss-up − like it has been for years
  49. Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
  50. Inside the dark world of dognapping