Indian street dogs are often seen as annoying or dangerous by the country’s population. They’re thought of as disease carriers and general pests. But if you actually sit back and watch, you’d find that they’re rather friendly and very, very lazy! Researchers observed that street dogs across India generally spend their days lazing around, sitting, or sleeping, on top of the resting they do at midday to escape the heat. So while these good boys and girls can be dangerous, they’d much rather laze the day away. 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
