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Former President Ronald Reagan’s daughter Patti Davis said during an interview over the weekend that she thinks presidents need to take cognitive tests. The remarks from Davis‚ which she made during an interview that aired Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet The Press‚” come after Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified material said that while Biden “willfully retained and disclosed classified materials‚” no charges could be brought against him‚ in part due to the fact that he displayed signs of serious cognitive issues. “[Biden] is in his eighties‚ former President Trump‚ the frontrunner‚ is in his late seventies‚” host Kristen Welker said. “Do you think there should be cognitive tests for people running for the highest office in the land?” “Probably. Yeah‚” Davis responded. “I mean‚ in just what we know about what age can do. It doesn’t always do that‚ but it would probably be a good idea. Yeah‚ no‚ my father was 77 when he left office after two terms. It seems so young now‚ doesn’t it?” WATCH: WATCH: When Ronald Reagan was elected at 69‚ he was the oldest person ever to be elected president. Now his daughter‚ Patti Davis‚ says cognitive tests would be a “good idea.” Davis: “My father was 77 when he left office after two terms. It seems so young now‚ doesn't it?” pic.twitter.com/wZO5KqO3Jd — Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) February 18‚ 2024 At a different point in the interview‚ Davis was asked about what she thinks her father would say about the current state of politics in the U.S. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “I think he’d be appalled‚” Davis responded. “He didn’t understand lack of civility. He didn’t understand attacking another person. I mean‚ he could be‚ you know‚ pretty pointed in what he would say about someone else. But he didn’t understand cruelty. And that’s what we’re dealing with now. And I think he wouldn’t understand that. I think he would be really scared for our democracy. I don’t know who – I think he would address people more than any candidates. I think he would address the American people at what has divided us. And‚ I mean‚ in my own opinion and‚ I don’t know‚ I think this probably is how he would think‚ is our divisions really started because we’re all so scared.” She said that she believes her father would want people to “look at one another as human beings.”

In the deep canopy of Panama‘s Quebrada Chorro forest‚ an unusual survival strategy has been discovered in a tree fern called Cyathea rojasiana. In a world where adaptation is the key to survival‚ this fern takes an unconventional approach by transforming its deceased fronds into a lifeline.  A ‘serendipitous discovery’ According to James Dalling‚ a tropical forest ecologist at the University of Illinois‚ the finding of this amazing behavior was not intended‚ but rather a stroke of fate: “We would have missed it if we hadn’t actually been digging around in the soil.” During an expedition in 2019 focused on studying the nutrient acquisition of tropical conifers‚ the researchers stumbled upon a thicket of Cyathea rojasiana tree ferns. When they tried to remove dead fronds‚ they were astonished to discover these lifeless leaves had sprouted roots and were firmly embedded in the earth. Decay to opportunity: the fern’s adaptive strategy Unlike other varieties‚ C. rojasiana intentionally repurposes its dead leaves‚ which was observed by Dalling’s team during the unplanned exploration. The fern‚ which keeps a protective layer of dead leaves around its base‚ employs this unique adaptation when its fronds touch the ground. Dalling hypothesizes that rather than putting energy into growing new roots from scratch‚ the fern uses its drooping leaves to seek out pockets that contain vital nutrients in the difficult soil of Quebrada Chorro forests. Roots reborn  Back in the lab‚ the researchers planted some of these leafy roots‚ and the results were astounding. Dissections revealed the presence of rootlets capable of efficiently absorbing nutrients‚ validating their function as roots. This remarkable discovery establishes C. rojasiana as the world’s only plant capable of resurrecting dead leaves into functional roots. Unexpected oddity: nature’s astonishing anomaly While the botanical world is full of unusual adaptations‚ Cyathea rojasiana‘s achievement stands apart. Erin Sigel of the University of New Hampshire expresses her astonishment: “I’ve never heard of any other fern doing this‚ or for that matter‚ any other land plant.” Even experienced botanist Robbin Moran‚ formerly of the New York Botanical Garden‚ is taken aback‚ calling it “weird.” Future exploration: discovering the secrets of fern alchemy Dalling’s curiosity is still piqued‚ and he intends to dive more into the structure of these leafy roots with a plant anatomy expert. His investigation extends to identifying probable mycorrhizal fungus within these rootlets‚ which are critical players in nutrient absorption for many plants. The fern’s unexpected adaption raises interesting concerns regarding the complex interactions between plants and fungi. Nature’s endless creativity Cyathea rojasiana‘s narrative calls into question our understanding of plant limits. Nature’s limitless inventiveness continues to amaze and educate us. As we uncover the mysteries of this fern’s incredible adaptation‚ we acquire a greater understanding of the inventive ways that life thrives even in the most difficult habitats.The post Amazing nature: this very weird fern converts dead leaves into roots for survival first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

In a remarkable marriage of pop culture and medical science‚ Monash University’s Victorian Heart Institute researchers revealed that over 50 Taylor Swift songs have the perfect beats per minute (bpm) for efficient chest compressions during CPR. This Fearless initiative seeks to turn Swift’s songs into a rhythm guide for life-saving CPR‚ bridging the gap between music fans and critical life skills. Move over ‘Stayin Alive’: a fresh beat for modern CPR While the Bee Gees’ Stayin’ Alive has long been used as a metronome for CPR compressions‚ its 1977 release may not appeal to today’s younger generations. Dr. Stephen Nicholls‚ director of the Victorian Heart Institute‚ highlights the necessity for a modern artist with a faster beat‚ closer to the suggested 120. Taylor Swift‚ a modern music icon‚ takes on this critical role‚ creating a more relevant and effective soundtrack for CPR teaching. BPM breakdown: the science of Swift’s song selection Nicholls emphasizes the importance of keeping the chest compression rate between 100 and 120 bpm during CPR. The researchers thoroughly examined Swift’s catalog‚ locating 54 songs that fit inside this essential range. Their findings were presented at Swiftposium 2024‚ an academic conference focused on the intersections of Taylor Swift and numerous disciplines. Swifties in action: transforming music into life-saving skills “A quarter of people who have a heart attack don’t make it to the hospital in the first place‚ and we know that survival rates for cardiac arrest can be greatly improved with bystander CPR‚” says Nicholls. Taylor Swift’s music‚ which is influential and widely liked‚ becomes a powerful instrument for empowering people to learn CPR‚ a skill that has the potential to save lives. The researchers have even prepared a Spotify playlist called ‘Taylor Swift CPR Compatible Songs‘ for easy access. Taylor’s impact on heart health: treadmill challenges and CPR Beats Swift’s influence extends beyond CPR‚ as proven by the wildly popular ‘Eras Tour’ treadmill challenge. Fans replicate Taylor’s dedication to fitness by running or walking on a treadmill throughout the three-hour tour setlist. Dr. Nicholls emphasizes the connection between physical activity‚ heart health‚ and Swift’s impact‚ stating‚ “Even as little as 10 minutes a day is beneficial as you build up your fitness. You don’t need to be able to Shake It Off like Taylor on day one.” The American Heart Association supports the unique concept‚ recommending the use of Taylor Swift’s songs to give effective chest compression. The combination of music and life-saving skills creates a synergistic attempt to attract younger audiences and make CPR instruction more accessible.  The post Fearless hearts: more than 50 Taylor Swift songs are the perfect for life-saving CPR first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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