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/ 4 hours agoTransplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement
Type 1 diabetes develops when the body destroys its own insulin-producing cells. Using stem cells to replace them could be a...
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/ 4 hours ago3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide
People acknowledging and inspecting their own political biases is one way that they can begin to reduce polarization.
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/ 4 hours agoCompanies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Microsoft, Walmart and a few other high-profile companies made news for scaling back their public climate commitments. However, a closer look...
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/ 4 hours agoBlurry, morphing and surreal – a new AI aesthetic is emerging in film
In a world where algorithms increasingly shape everyday life, many works of art are beginning to reflect how intertwined we’ve become...
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/ 4 hours ago75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina
Despite assumptions to the contrary, Tallchief showed that Indigenous people could not just exceed the standards of Western arts but also...
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/ 4 hours agoLegal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company
When for-profit companies are spun out of nonprofits, there is no easy way out of the legal consequences.
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/ 22 hours agoTrump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House
Gridlock can still happen under unified government, and for reasons that are likely to be on full display in the 119th...
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/ 1 day agoWhy does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments
Senators have the power to approve or reject a president’s cabinet nominees. A loophole allows presidents to do an end run...
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/ 1 day agoBlack entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Black business owners are often frustrated by systemic racial disparities, but a new study shows how they are using race to...
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/ 1 day agoWorkplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Diversity training programs work best, our research shows, when they form part of a broader, ongoing company effort against intolerance.
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/ 1 day agoCarbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Insulating attics, replacing windows and adding heat pumps can save money and reduce emissions − if residents can afford the upgrades....
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/ 1 day agoAn 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among...
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/ 1 day agoThe ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain
Disturbing ideas about motherhood are pushed into our collective unconscious, a film scholar writes. Little wonder they’re at the heart of...
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/ 1 day agoRethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a...
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/ 1 day agoClimate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.
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/ 1 day agoWhat Ukraine can now do with longer-range US missiles − and how that could affect the course of the war
The authorization of longer-range missiles by the Biden administration is seen as an effort to counter a buildup of Russian troops...
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/ 2 days agoTrump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access...
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/ 2 days agoAmericans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils...
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/ 2 days agoFrom using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
As roads have evolved, so too have bikes and bike helmets.
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/ 2 days agoRobo price-fixing: Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents
RealPage, Inc. provides software that lets landlords keep rental prices high. The Justice Department cried foul on the price-fixing practice.
