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/ 4 weeks agoWho are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis – a sect of Islam – established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967....
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The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your...
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/ 4 weeks agoWhy is water different colors in different places?
Blue, green orange, brown − water comes in many colors, depending on what’s in it.
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/ 1 month agoEvolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
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Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that power,...
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/ 1 month agoHow Americans really feel about deporting immigrants – 3 charts explain the conflicting headlines from recent polls
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/ 1 month agoParents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
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/ 1 month agoNonprofits get more donations when they vary their Facebook fundraising messages − new research
Trying many approaches with fundraising posts might also reduce the chance that donors will feel overwhelmed by the same repeated requests...
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/ 1 month ago‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok
A social media researcher explains how to analyze your news feed in terms of content, circulation and consumption.
