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/ 2 weeks agoHow opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
After nearly a decade of annual upticks in overdose deaths, the city saw a drop in 2023, the latest data available....
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/ 2 weeks agoWhether Christians should prioritize care for migrants as much as for fellow citizens has been debated for centuries
A scholar of religion and migration writes about the long-standing tensions among Christians regarding their moral obligations to those more or...
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/ 2 weeks agoRural Americans don’t live as long as those in cities − new research
The study shows rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading...
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/ 2 weeks agoArt and science illuminate the same subtle proportions in tree branches
Artists and scientists explore how we subconsciously perceive subtle proportions in trees.
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/ 2 weeks agoIf FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left to build...
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/ 2 weeks agoWhy the price of your favorite chocolate will likely continue to rise
Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.
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/ 2 weeks agoA boycott campaign fuels tension between Black shoppers and Black-owned brands – evoking the long struggle for ‘consumer citizenship’
Black brands and consumers alike are struggling to prove the value of Black dollars.
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/ 2 weeks agoPoor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
Opioids and other addictive drugs can alter the rhythmic activity of genes involved in sleep-wake cycles.
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/ 2 weeks agoHere’s how researchers are helping AIs get their facts straight
Having AI models say how confident they are in their answers could help minimize inaccurate responses. Just don’t be overconfident about...
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/ 2 weeks agoAre animals smart? From dolphin language to toolmaking crows, lots of species have obvious intelligence
Many animals show signs of high intelligence, including strong memory, self-awareness and communication skills.
