Marie Curie’s Research Papers Are Still Radioactive a Century Later | Open Culture

Source: Marie Curie’s Research Papers Are Still Radioactive a Century Later | Open Culture

Independent survey finds record number of Russians want peace talks — Meduza

According to the findings, about 48 percent of respondents said they believe Russia should begin peace talks, while 39 percent want the war to continue. The respondents most likely to support the war’s continuation were financially secure men over 45 years old.

At the same time, 74 percent of respondents said they would support a decision by the president to sign a peace treaty “as soon as tomorrow.” The only time this figure was higher was immediately after the start of Russia’s mobilization drive in fall 2022…

Source: Independent survey finds record number of Russians want peace talks — Meduza

मुस्कुराहट / Smile – Kaushal Kishore

Noticing me smiling alone, 

a friend quipped,

“Don’t keep the laughter 

to yourself; 

share jokes with me too.”

I grinned,  

as it dawned on me 

that he might not be aware 

that not only jokes 

arrive on phones, 

but also some thoughts, 

while looking at a certain face…

*

–Kaushal Kishore

Source: मुस्कुराहट / Smile – Kaushal Kishore

Texas Suburb Removes Ban on Gender Roles in Student Production of “Oklahoma” | Diane Ravitch’s blog

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The school board of Sherman, Texas, was faced with a dilemma. The theater department of the high school had planned for months to put on a production of “Oklahoma,” a standby of American musicals. The cast was selected, the students built a set, the play was scheduled. But when the lead left the cast, the director replaced him with Max Hightower, a transgender student. The district superintendent promptly canceled the production; the set was demolished. But then something amazing happened…

Source: Texas Suburb Removes Ban on Gender Roles in Student Production of “Oklahoma” | Diane Ravitch’s blog