A holistic approach reveals the global spectrum of knowledge on the impact of cumulative heat exposure on young students, according to an article published July 30 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Konstantina Vasilakopoulou from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, and Matthaios Santamouris from the University of New South Wales, Australia. The article aims to shed light on the social and economic inequalities caused within and across countries, the potential adaptive measures to counterbalance the impact of overheating, and forecasts about the cognitive risks associated with future overheating.

Facing a growing migration crisis in 2021, the Polish government declared a state of emergency along its border with Belarus, suspending basic civil liberties for citizens. A new study in The Journal of Politics finds evidence that the action avoided politcal backlash from voters, indicating citizens will tolerate civil restrictions if they feel it is worth the outcome.

True or false?

“It is safe to take an over-the-counter medicine to help you sleep, even if you are drunk on alcohol.”

“Driving while high on THC (cannabis) is safe.”

“Using psychedelics is safe for everyone.”

              None of those statements is true. But young men who take a passive approach to news and information—consuming whatever flows over their social media transoms—were likely to believe them in a national survey conducted by Washington State University researchers.