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December 30, 2022

Getting Lab-Grown Meat — and Milk — to the Table

Bob Holmes Knowable Magazine

Beef, chicken and dairy made from cultured cells could offer a smaller footprint than conventional farms. Companies are working on scaling up and bringing prices down.

December 30, 2022

COVID in China, the U.S., and Everything In-Between

Katelyn Jetelina Your Local Epidemiologist

We should be very concerned for the people of China. They have gone from a “zero COVID” policy to a “let it rip” policy. It is possible that a variant of concern will arise from their disaster. But the U.S. already has a problem of its own.

December 30, 2022

The Bitterness of Victory, the Sweetness of Defeat

Anna Ochkina Russian Dissent

Russia faces the greatest defeat in its history. Russia had lost the moment the first bomber took off towards Kyiv because at that moment Russia had only two options - to become an invader or to be crushed on the battlefield.

December 30, 2022

Larger Squad? How the Hill’s Newest Progressives Plan To Wield Power.

Nicholas Wu Politico

Five new members-elect are taking cues from the liberal squad, ready to bypass the limits of being a first-term lawmaker and use their voices to turn the party leftward.

How This Fusion Reactor Will Make Electricity by 2024

December 30, 2022

This fusion energy project is based on a different set of fuels than most, and foresees an easier path to commercialization.

Pelé, One of Football's All-time Greats, Dies Aged 82

December 30, 2022

Possibly the greatest player of all-time, Pelé, burst on to the scene with dazzling play at 17 and led his Brazilian team to three World Cups.

Our Forests | Timelapse in Google Earth

December 30, 2022

See how we have changed the forests of our planet since 1984 through a global time-lapse video.

Constructive-ish Criticism: Jordan & Roy Look Back at Police Bias Training

December 30, 2022

We got Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. to watch their 2015 piece on police anti-bias training and gently roast each other. #DailyShow #Comedy

One Love (Bob Marley) Feat. Manu Chao | Playing for Change

December 30, 2022

Perfect for welcoming in the New Year: an incredible rendition of the legendary Bob Marley song "One Love" with Keb' Mo' and Manu Chao

December 30, 2022

Friday Nite Videos | December 30, 2022

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One Love (Bob Marley) | Playing for Change. Constructive-ish Criticism: Jordan & Roy Look Back. Our Forests | Timelapse. Pelé, Football Great, Dies Aged 82. How This Fusion Reactor Will Make Electricity by 2024.