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  • Daily Science Brief · July 16th
    2026/07/16
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 16th. It's Chloe, July 16th. Ten stories — evidence-led, no fluff, small inputs compound. Let's get into it. First, from New Atlas. Little red dots from long ago could be source of mystery neutrinos. So I was reading about these neutrinos that scientists have been tracking with the IceCube Observatory in Antarctica since 2013. They're like tiny particles that come from space, and they're really hard to detect. What's interesting is that they seem to be coming from a specific region of the sky, near a quasar - which is basically a super-powerful black hole. Now, researchers think that these neutrinos might be connected to some tiny, ancient galaxies that they've spotted using the James Webb Space Telescope. These galaxies are so far away that the light we're seeing from them today is from when the universe was just 500 million years old, which is basically the cosmic equivalent of a snapshot from long ago. Next. Second, from Mongaba
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  • Daily Parenting Brief · July 16th
    2026/07/16
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 16th. It's Chloe, July 16th. Ten stories — evidence-led, no fluff, small inputs compound. Let's get into it. First, from The Workspace for Children. Stop Explaining the Fish...Why stepping back is the parenting move no one talks about (but every child needs). Last summer I sat on the beach with my husband, no kids. They are teens now, and off doing their teenage thing. I lay back in my chair, sun on my face, air pods in, and noticed the absence of a wiggling toddler in my lap giving me damp, sandy kisses. I miss those days something awful. I mean, sitting here without kids is nice, don’t get me wrong, but still… I miss my kids little. My eyes scanned the beach. Vigilant parents stood guard at the water’s edge, sunblock at the ready, keeping their kids safe in the waves. Next. Second, from Motherhood Musings. Parenting the youngest child -- the last to be little. I’m typing from the dining table in our beach house, staring out at bl
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  • Daily Health & Wellness Brief · July 16th
    2026/07/16
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 16th. It's Chloe, July 16th. Ten stories — evidence-led, no fluff, small inputs compound. Let's get into it. First, from What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking. so into that: 7 quick things. Hi guys! How we doin’? Anyone have cyclosporiasis-induced explosive diarrhea?! I’ve got some recipes to help keep you out of that territory below. My parents are both in town for the week, and Tavish’s first birthday is tomorrow! I’m trying not to cry just typing that. The good news is: having three older boys, I now know that it’s true what they say — it does, indeed, just keep getting better and better. But man, I love babies. I think having a baby in the house is one of the most special things in the entire world. So I can’t help but be a little sad that it’s already his first birthday. Next. Second, from MedPage Today. Study Offers Reassurance to Women Considering Epidural During Labor. (MedPage Today) -- Epidural analgesia in labor
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  • Daily Parenting Brief · July 15th
    2026/07/15
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 15th. Hi, it's Iris. July 15th. Ten in health — the one that made me re-read the abstract is at the top. Let's get into it. First, from Kveller. We’re Obsessed With Jewish Baby Names. Here’s Why.. These days most kids in a class have a one‑of‑a‑kind name, a shift from the more common choices of the ’90s. Parents are hunting for distinct names, and social‑media influencers have turned that into a niche industry—curating lists, charging for consultations, and turning name‑picking into content. For Jewish families, the existing pool of biblical and cultural names offers a ready‑made source of uniqueness, so the trend feels especially appealing. Kveller has been feeding that interest for years, and they’ve just launched a daily “Jewish Baby Name of the Day” email that mixes classic, modern Israeli, and “Jew‑ish” picks. The newsletter aims to give parents a curated, heritage‑rich alternative to algorithm‑driven name lists, while also ke
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  • Daily Science Brief · July 15th
    2026/07/15
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 15th. Hi, it's Iris. July 15th. Ten in health — the one that made me re-read the abstract is at the top. Let's get into it. First, from New Atlas. 'Gas station heroin' sparks emergency drug crackdown in the US. The DEA’s request rests on a growing collection of emergency‑room reports and poison‑center calls that link a widely sold over‑the‑counter supplement to opioid‑like overdoses. No controlled trial exists; the evidence is observational, compiled from dozens of incidents across multiple states. Regulators argue the product’s active ingredient—often a synthetic opioid analog—has a potency comparable to heroin, yet it’s sold in gas‑station aisles without any prescription or warning label. Because it can cause respiratory depression and dependence, they’re asking the Attorney General to place it in Schedule I, the most restrictive category. If the petition succeeds, the supplement would be removed from retail shelves, and manufact
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  • Daily Health & Wellness Brief · July 15th
    2026/07/15
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 15th. Hi, it's Iris. July 15th. Ten in health — the one that made me re-read the abstract is at the top. Let's get into it. First, from elliekrieger. Summer Produce, Cooked. You have probably heard about the dreaded cyclospora parasite that has sickened many people around the country. The source of the outbreak is thought to be lettuce or salad greens, but we don’t know for sure yet. One way to avoid it is to cook your produce, so this week I am sharing recipes that feature cooked vegetables and fruit. These recipes are not only splendid and seasonal, they can help you eat safer. Enjoy, and be well! Subscribe now Skillet Chicken With Summer Vegetables Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post In this one-pan dinner, savory chunks of chicken join peak-summer vegetables like, sweet corn, zucchini, tomatoes and onion. And at the end of cooking, the dish is brightened with tart lemon juice and fragr
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  • Daily Parenting Brief · July 14th
    2026/07/14
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 14th. Hey, Iris. July 14th. Ten stories — one trial, three reviews, six takes you can actually use. Let's get into it. First, from Sincerely, Vivy. #65 My Oxford interview.. I was scrolling through my UCAS offers, thrilled to have LSE, UCL, King’s and Queen Mary waiting for me. I’d picked them like a quick lunch choice, never really eyeing Oxbridge. Then, out of the blue, an Oxford letter popped up—shortlisted for a law interview. My heart jumped; I’d never imagined going there, especially when I’d already set my sights on London life. I told my parents, grabbed a small suitcase, and took the rain‑soaked bus to the campus. The town felt gloomy, and I was alone, but I reminded myself of the pride they'd feel. I walked up to the receptionist, introduced myself, and tried to smile, ready for whatever came next. Next. Second, from Family Defense Network. Parental Rights, AI as Parents, and Screen Addiction. Parents are still the primar
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  • Daily Science Brief · July 14th
    2026/07/14
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 14th. Hey, Iris. July 14th. Ten stories — one trial, three reviews, six takes you can actually use. Let's get into it. First, from Arstechnica. SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week. The next test flight of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster could take off as soon as Thursday, and much of the hour-long mission will look a lot like the last Starship flight in May. But there are a few key differences for this launch, set to occur during a launch window that opens at 5:45 pm CDT (22:45 UTC) on Thursday. The most notable change is the inclusion of real, functioning Starlink satellites inside Starship's cargo bay. SpaceX previously tested the ship's payload deployment mechanism using simulators mimicking the mass and dimensions of the company's next-generation Starlink Version 3 broadband satellites. This time—Starship's 13th full-scale test flight and the second to use SpaceX's newest ve
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