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/ 10 months agoConflict over William Penn statue removal in Philadelphia misses a point – Penn himself might have objected to it
A proposal to remove William Penn’s statue from a Philadelphia park was pulled after public outcry. Penn’s biographer says his Quaker...
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/ 10 months agoNicaragua released imprisoned priests, but repression is unlikely to relent – and the Catholic Church remains a target
When President Daniel Ortega returned to power in 2006, church figures supported him. Violent repression after the 2018 protests has soured...
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/ 10 months agoWhat are the principles of civilian immunity in war? A scholar of justice in war explains
Just-war theory insists that civilians are not legitimate targets. However, civilian immunity does not provide blanket protection from harm.
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/ 10 months agoBill Belichick’s hidden playbook – the 19th century origins of ‘The Patriot Way’
The coach’s legendary terseness and his rejection of technological trends belie a wealth of knowledge about the game and its history.
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/ 10 months agoExtreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex
While the world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, people still need to be prepared for wintery...
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/ 10 months agoReining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically
There are many ideas about how to regulate AI, but not all of them are technologically feasible, and some of those...
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/ 10 months agoWhat’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. But it’s not just the usual...
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/ 10 months agoIceland battles a lava flow: Countries have built barriers and tried explosives in the past, but it’s hard to stop molten rock
Iceland, Hawaii and Italy have all tried to control lava to save cities in the past. A volcanologist explains the methods.
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/ 10 months agoConnecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from...
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/ 10 months agoHelium is an essential material for research and medical equipment, but it’s nonrenewable and difficult to recycle
With the fourth significant shortage of helium in a decade continuing, companies and researchers are looking for alternative sources.
