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Jonathan Bartlett: Consciousness as the “first instantiation of a new law of nature” | Uncommon Descent

If consciousness is indeed a first instantiation of a new law of nature, there should be laws associated with its workings. They should relate to the laws of information theory.

Source: Jonathan Bartlett: Consciousness as the “first instantiation of a new law of nature” | Uncommon Descent

A shady spot may protect species against rapid climate warming: Formula could tell ecologists which species will come to their own ‘behavioral rescue’ — ScienceDaily

A shady refuge on a hot day could be more than a simple comfort in a warming world. Finding a cooler spot might save several species that would otherwise go extinct due to global warming, according to a new analysis.

Source: A shady spot may protect species against rapid climate warming: Formula could tell ecologists which species will come to their own ‘behavioral rescue’ — ScienceDaily

If We Want Antibiotics to Work, Consumers Have to Put Big Pressure on Factory Farms 

.. On March 1, Denny’s stopped purchasing chicken treated with medically important antibiotics for its U.S. restaurants. Many consumers might expect to see such promises at Whole Foods or their local

Source: If We Want Antibiotics to Work, Consumers Have to Put Big Pressure on Factory Farms | Common Dreams Views

Largest Animal Epidemic in History Is Due to Industrial Farming

The African Swine Fever outbreak, which has now spread to China, could result in the slaughter of 200 million hogs this year, in an effort to get the disease under control. Rob Wallace of the Agroecology and Rural Economics Research Corps outlines the causes and possible solutions

Source: Largest Animal Epidemic in History Is Due to Industrial Farming