If you’re bored with regular chess, why not try Duck Chess? Invented in 2016, Duck Chess is a relatively new game that changes up chess by adding a new piece — a little rubber duck. Small enough to occupy only one space on the board, the duck is an impassable piece; aside from the jumping knights, no other pieces can pass through it. One of the game’s core rules is that players must move the duck to a different square on every turn, which makes for interesting strategies. Read full article here
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
