Einstein refused to publish any more papers in the Physical Review, one of the world’s premier physics journals, after he received a negative critique of his paper in 1936. Being a distinguished physicist, Einstein was used to having his papers published without question. So, it shocked him to receive a negative critique of his paper on the non-existence of gravitational waves — a concept he had introduced himself. However, the critique wasn’t unwarranted; he published a revised version of his paper after he had realised an error on his part. 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
