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/ 8 months agoFor the Maya, solar eclipses were a sign of heavenly clashes − and their astronomers kept sophisticated records to predict them
The skies and the gods were inseparable in Maya culture. Astronomers kept careful track of events like eclipses in order to...
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/ 8 months agoHope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains − just look at MLK’s example
Optimism can rely on a sense of luck, while hope is action-oriented − and often aimed at helping other people.
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/ 8 months agoMarch Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students
The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.
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/ 8 months agoWho are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month
Not all activists are in the media spotlight, but they’re crucial to promoting action to slow climate change.
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/ 8 months agoAmerica’s green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn’t powered by renewable energy − yet
New charts and data show how corporate demand could boost clean energy investment in regions where renewable energy potential is strong...
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/ 8 months agoThe most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album
Confinement was the essence of Linda Martell’s brief career as a country star in the 1970s – and it’s the exact...
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/ 8 months agoHow Trump’s lawyers would fail my constitutional law class with their Supreme Court brief on criminal immunity
Donald Trump claims support in crucial court cases and historical documents for his assertion that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution....
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/ 8 months agoChina’s universities just grabbed 8 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing
Science rankings rely on papers in academic journals. Broadening the view to include many more open-access journals will upend the usual...
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/ 8 months agoAffordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children in sub-Saharan Africa with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease causes lower oxygen levels and abnormal blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. New...
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/ 8 months ago‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024
Vague definitions and heavy penalties mean that legislation could be used to stifle a free press.
