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/ 4 weeks agoBeyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers
To truly appreciate the track, it’s important to go beyond the long shadow of the Beatles’ version.
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/ 4 weeks 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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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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Donald Trump claims support in crucial court cases and historical documents for his assertion that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution....
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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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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/ 1 month 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.
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/ 1 month agoLooking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles
Your phone can’t take a perfectly clear picture of a solar eclipse like a professional camera can, but there are lots...
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/ 1 month agoUndersea cables are the unseen backbone of the global internet
The 485 multiterabit-per-second undersea data cables that span the world’s oceans link the globe and maintain the digital realm.
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/ 1 month agoWhy aren’t there solar-powered cars?
It’s common to see solar panels on rooftops and fields, but they aren’t widespread on cars − yet.
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/ 1 month agoIs this the least productive congress ever? Yes, but it’s not just because they’re lazy
If you hear the 118th Congress described as a bunch of slackers, you’re not getting the whole story.
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/ 1 month agoAlabama court’s ruling that embryos are children opens up a host of other legal issues, including parental rights
In the past, when courts considered disputes over what to do with no-longer-wanted embryos, they typically considered them property. The Alabama...
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/ 1 month agoHospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
When dementia patients on Medicare enroll in hospice, they lose other crucial supports and services.
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/ 1 month agoHeart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness
Both high- and moderate-intensity exercise provides similar overall health benefits.
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/ 1 month agoHow going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity
A few Ivy League schools say the tests enable them to find students of promise from low-income families. But not all...
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/ 1 month agoHow federal tax dollars meant to fight climate change could end up boosting Louisiana’s fossil fuel production
Carbon capture is turning the oil and gas industry into a critical player for mitigating climate change – while its products...