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/ 2 months agoI wrote a book on the execution of the Rosenbergs for Cold War spying – and a recently declassified document has convinced me that Ethel was innocent
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 for conspiring with the Soviets. A newly declassified memo debunks the government’s case...
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/ 2 months agoPolling in the age of Trump highlights flawed methods and filtered realities
Democrats’ surprise at the results of the 2024 presidential election is partly a result of pollsters’ inaccuracies and partly of partisan...
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/ 2 months agoTiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity
Pathogens have distinct electrical charges, shapes and sizes. Measuring how quickly they move through an electric field can help researchers separate...
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/ 2 months agoGen Z heads home: How to navigate the evolving parent-child relationship as kids become adults
Parenting’s ultimate goal is raising healthy, happy, successful children. Figuring out how to keep parenting once the kids are adults is...
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/ 2 months agoIn a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key?
Botswana’s recent election saw a high level of voter turnout and resulted in a smooth transfer of power.
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/ 2 months agoOpioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level
Surgical patients are opting out of opioids due to concerns about side effects and addiction. Combining methods to manage pain can...
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/ 2 months agoAs Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by
Some militia groups may see it as their duty to assist with immigration-control efforts. Some may even be deputized for this...
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/ 2 months agoSean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case raises questions about the many observers who might have ignored his alleged crimes
It is common for people to observe sexual exploitation and not try to intervene or stop it from happening. It’s useful...
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/ 2 months agoMeat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma − a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing
Whether your holiday table has turkey or Tofurky this year, you’re consuming a combination of proteins, fats and water.
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/ 2 months agoAI has been a boon for marketing, but the dark side of using algorithms to sell products and brands is little studied
Research on artificial intelligence in marketing overwhelmingly neglects its potential negative consequences, a new study finds.
