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/ 1 year agoThree lessons from Aristotle on friendship
A scholar of ancient Greek philosophy writes about Aristotle’s timeless advice on how to nurture and keep friendships.
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/ 1 year agoAttacks on ‘segregated’ graduation ceremonies overlook the history of racism on campus
‘Affinity’ graduations have drawn the scorn of some conservatives, but research suggests they serve a vital function for students of color.
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/ 1 year agoSymbols of the Confederacy are slowly coming down from US military bases: 3 essential reads
One of the last relics of ‘lost cause’ ideology is being removed as a federal panel renames US military bases that...
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/ 1 year agoHow China uses ‘geostrategic corruption’ to exert its influence in Latin America
As US influence in Latin America has waned, Beijing has been able to expand business interests in the region on the...
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/ 1 year agoFarm families are struggling to grow their businesses in child care deserts – the US farm bill may finally offer some help
Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are...
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/ 1 year agoBees can learn, remember, think and make decisions – here’s a look at how they navigate the world
Scientists are learning amazing things about bees’ sensory perception and mental capabilities.
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/ 1 year agoWar rooms and bailouts: How banks and the Fed are preparing for a US default – and the chaos expected to follow
Major players in the financial system {increasingly must ponder} are pondering the unthinkable as the US inches closer to an unprecedented...
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/ 1 year agoSunzi, ‘shì’ and strategy: How to read ‘Art of War’ the way its author intended
The ancient Chinese text is considered a military classic, but Western readers often overlook its philosophical roots.
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/ 1 year agoEPA’s crackdown on power plant emissions is a big first step – but without strong certification, it will be hard to ensure captured carbon stays put
Fossil fuel power plants can avoid most emissions by capturing carbon dioxide and pumping it underground. But to be a climate...
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/ 1 year agoGay men can now donate blood after FDA changes decades-old rule – a health policy researcher explains the benefits
In 1983, during the early days of the AIDS epidemic, the US Food and Drug Administration made the decision to ban...
