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/ 11 months agoIsraeli strike on World Central Kitchen aid convoy shows growing danger of humanitarian work in conflict zones
Aid workers used to be considered off-limits in conflicts. The deaths of 7 aid workers in Gaza show that’s not the...
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/ 11 months agoGrowing quickly helped the earliest dinosaurs and other ancient reptiles flourish in the aftermath of mass extinction
By examining fossilized bone tissue, a new study finds rapid growth was an asset for survivors of the Great Dying 250...
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/ 11 months agoEven hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving
Technology has made driving safer in many ways, but also provided more opportunities for drivers to distract themselves.
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/ 11 months agoNex Benedict’s suicide coincides with a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws – and some people’s misunderstanding about transgender and nonbinary individuals
As states and local school boards in some places continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ rights legislation and policies, hate crimes against young...
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/ 11 months agoMilitary personnel swear allegiance to the Constitution and serve the American people – not one leader or party
Members of the military take an oath before service, but it’s to the Constitution, not a specific person. West Point professors...
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/ 11 months agoA century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain
Some scientists theorize that artificial intelligence may be able to deduce thoughts from EEGs.
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/ 11 months agoCould sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they...
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/ 11 months 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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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/ 11 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.
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/ 11 months 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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/ 11 months 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.
