In a recent breakthrough, scientists found that a deficiency of lithium in the brain causes dementia in mice. What does this mean for humans? 🧠

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Massive flocks of blackbirds. Balding cardinals? Birders @corinanewsome.bsky.social and @rosemarymosco.com share why common bird species are fabulous—and sometimes very, very surprising: buff.ly/3hFQVr0

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"In theory, if you want a hepatitis B shot for your infant... if you want to get a COVID vaccine, you can get it." @kffhealthnews.org's @jackie-fortier.bsky.social and Arthur Allen share what this administration’s stance on vaccines has meant for access and uptake.

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"Humans have always had memes and fads and trends. That’s not new. But the fact that the algorithm compounds natural human behaviors is," says @etymology.substack.com.web.brid.gy. Here’s how social media is exaggerating the forces that shape language—and what skibidi toilet Labubu really means. 🚽

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Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. ❄️ ⚛️ 🎸 Learn more here: buff.ly/8Em9q7x

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