Trauma
What’s a smut peddler to do these days?
What’s a smut peddler to do these days? The sale of over 20,000 pages of adult content on itch.io has left creators feeling betrayed, exhausted, and fearful for their livelihoods. The number of platforms that permit the sale of adult material is shrinking, leaving creators uncertain about their future. Many smut comic artists and communities […]
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School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows
School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows Fatal school shootings not only devastate communities emotionally but also harm their economies, with people spending less money on groceries, restaurants, and other public spaces after a tragedy strikes. The economic impact of fatal school shootings can be significant, with an average loss of $5.4 […]
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Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project
Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project The Marshall Fire in Colorado, which occurred on December 30, 2021, had a devastating impact on survivors, with over 1,000 structures destroyed and two people killed. As part of the recovery process, an oral history project was initiated to preserve the stories of […]
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At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long history of dark behavior
At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long history of dark behavior The Antarctic winter season, which begins in March, can be a challenging time for researchers and scientists living on the continent, with reports of disturbing behavior and even madness. Historical accounts suggest that the desolate and isolated environment of Antarctica […]
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For Scale
For Scale The US spent $352 billion on the Vietnam War, but only $750 million has been allocated for bomb removal efforts. It’s estimated that it will take another 100 years of sustained work to decontaminate all of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia of explosives. Only 7.6% of contaminated areas in Vietnam have been deemed safe […]
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In The Last of Us season 2, Joel finally goes to therapy
In The Last of Us season 2, Joel finally goes to therapy The Last of Us season 2 introduces Joel’s therapy sessions with Gail, played by Catherine O’Hara. Gail is a new creation for the HBO series and not based on a character from the games. Co-creator Craig Mazin wanted to introduce a therapist early […]
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Cambodia’s haunted present: 50 years after Khmer Rouge’s rise, murderous legacy looms large
Cambodia’s haunted present: 50 years after Khmer Rouge’s rise, murderous legacy looms large Cambodia’s 50-year legacy of the Khmer Rouge’s brutal rule continues to shape the country’s politics, society, economy, and emotions. The regime’s murderous legacy includes a quarter of the population being killed through executions, forced labor, and starvation, leaving a lasting impact on […]
🏛️ Politics
Rethinking repression − why memory researchers reject the idea of recovered memories of trauma
Rethinking repression − why memory researchers reject the idea of recovered memories of trauma Memories and photos both can misrepresent the past. Westend61 via Getty Images In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her […]
🔬 Science
Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain
Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand. For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it—military veterans, first responders, health care workers, or […]
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