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/ 4 weeks agoWhy the price of your favorite chocolate will likely continue to rise
Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.
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/ 4 weeks agoA boycott campaign fuels tension between Black shoppers and Black-owned brands – evoking the long struggle for ‘consumer citizenship’
Black brands and consumers alike are struggling to prove the value of Black dollars.
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/ 4 weeks agoPoor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
Opioids and other addictive drugs can alter the rhythmic activity of genes involved in sleep-wake cycles.
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/ 4 weeks agoHere’s how researchers are helping AIs get their facts straight
Having AI models say how confident they are in their answers could help minimize inaccurate responses. Just don’t be overconfident about...
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/ 4 weeks agoAre animals smart? From dolphin language to toolmaking crows, lots of species have obvious intelligence
Many animals show signs of high intelligence, including strong memory, self-awareness and communication skills.
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/ 4 weeks agoTeen girls are facing an increased risk of suicide − and stress related to sexual identity might be contributing to it
While more young people openly identify as LGBQ, many still face substantial challenges that can contribute to a greater prevalence of...
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/ 4 weeks ago5 premium online research tools all Philly students can use for free
Students have 24/7 access to a vast collection of audio books, e-books, movies, magazines, journals, newspapers and other digital resources through...
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/ 4 weeks agoRussia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach
With its focus on war with its neighbor, Russia has taken its eyes off the ball elsewhere. As a result, its...
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/ 4 weeks agoHow the human neck became a locus of power, beauty and frailty
The neck’s vitality and vulnerability are rooted in a quirky evolutionary history.
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/ 4 weeks agoUS sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Mongolia, Norway and Kuwait all have one. So too do Texas, Alaska and New Mexico. But a US fund to invest...
