In 1897, New Yorkers were baffled by the escape of three sea lions from the Glen Island summer resort. The sea lions were housed in an elliptical fish pond surrounded by a six-foot-high wire fence. How did they escape? Sadly the truth is less adventurous then our imaginations would like: tragically, a woman’s (smuggled) dog revealed a small hole in the fence and ran into the enclosure, only to meet an untimely end at the hands (or, mouths…) of the remaining sea lions.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
