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/ 10 months agoLa humildad es la base de una vida virtuosa
La humildad no recibe el bombo y platillo de virtudes como la valentía, la compasión o la generosidad.
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/ 10 months agoWhat is the rule of proportionality, and is it being observed in the Israeli siege of Gaza?
An expert on the laws of war argues that the burden is now on Israel to show that the heavy death...
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/ 10 months agoWith government funding running out soon, expect more brinkmanship despite public dismay at political gridlock
The deadline to fund the US government is fast approaching, and it will take a Congress seemingly addicted to brinkmanship to...
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/ 10 months agoAs national political omens go, Republicans sought middle ground on abortion in Virginia − and still lost the state legislature
Democrats regained the Virginia legislature in the 2023 election, and that spells trouble for Republicans seeking to win the White House...
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/ 10 months agoPeople dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn’t share their perspective – new research
A new study unexpectedly found a way to help people assess social media posts with less bias and more care –...
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/ 10 months agoExposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth and help feed the world
A research accident in the Binder lab at the University of Tennessee led to an unprecedented discovery about how plants respond...
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/ 10 months agoChechnya’s boss and Putin’s foot soldier: How Ramzan Kadyrov became such a feared figure in Russia
The leader of Chechnya rules with brute force, impunity and near autonomy. Why doesn’t Vladimir Putin rein him in?
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/ 10 months agoWhy more food, toiletry and beauty companies are switching to minimalist package designs
Pared-down packaging designs send a subtle yet powerful message of purity to shoppers – and they’re willing to fork over more...
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/ 10 months agoCranberries can bounce, float and pollinate themselves: The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic
Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features.
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/ 11 months agoHow animals get their skin patterns is a matter of physics – new research clarifying how could improve medical diagnostics and synthetic materials
Understanding how the intricate spots and stripes, or Turing patterns, of many animals form can help scientists mimic those processes in...
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/ 11 months agoInternational reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South
At the United Nations and elsewhere, the response by the US and Western Europe to evens in Israel and Gaza have...
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/ 11 months agoIn Gaza, the underground war between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters in the tunnels is set to begin
Tunnel warfare tends to lessen any advantages a stronger, more advanced attacker might otherwise expect – and to favor the defenders...
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/ 11 months agoWe blurred the gender of soccer players and had people rate their performances − with surprising results
A common criticism of women’s sports is that female players aren’t as entertaining or skilled as their male counterparts. Two researchers...
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/ 11 months agoFresh water is a hidden challenge − and opportunity − for global supply chains
Smart water management isn’t just good for the earth. It’s good for business.
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/ 11 months agoLatter-day Saints lawsuits raise questions over Mormon tithing – can churches just invest funds members believe are for charity?
Like all charitable donors, church members – even those who make donations to remain in good standing with their religious institution...
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/ 11 months agoKetamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
The analysis shows that ketamine may start relieving symptoms of PTSD within one day, but it is still unclear how long...
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/ 11 months agoWant a healthier lawn? Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out and get a more environmentally friendly yard
Mulching feeds your lawn and garden with nutrients and organic matter.
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/ 11 months agoResources to save ‘every creeping thing of the earth’ are limited. What would Noah do?
As COP28 looks for solutions to the climate crisis, retaining biodiversity is crucial to the planet’s future. But not every species...
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/ 11 months agoHow effective are public service announcements? Three scholars weigh in
The US attorney for the District of Maryland recently released a PSA to help stem the tide of violence in the...
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/ 11 months agoEngineered ‘living materials’ could help clean up water pollution one day
‘Living materials’ made with genetically engineered bacteria and Jell-O-like gel could make pollutants in water bodies nontoxic.