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/ 5 months agoInside the dark world of dognapping
Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.
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/ 5 months agoStudents gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
A political scientist describes a class he’s designed to help counter cynicism and distrust.
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/ 5 months agoWho will win in Arizona in November? It’s a toss-up − like it has been for years
While Arizona voters have selected a Republican in nearly every presidential election from 1952 through 2016, a changing population and hot-button...
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/ 5 months agoWildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Fire-produced thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls are more common than anyone realized, as high-resolution satellite images and data now show.
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/ 5 months agoA new ‘guest star’ will appear in the sky in 2024 − a space scientist explains how nova events work and where to look
Your favorite TV show isn’t the only place where guest stars might appear. Keep an eye on the sky for the...
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/ 5 months agoRobocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people, study finds
Long before all vehicles become self-driving, AI could drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could become a thing of the past...
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/ 5 months agoMenopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because...
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/ 5 months agoMassive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time
President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, but regional leaders and outside observers have cried foul.
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/ 5 months agoWith Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival
A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and...
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/ 5 months agoIceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future
The eruptions that began in 2021 in Iceland could last for centuries, which is bad news for Icelanders but good news...
