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/ 3 months agoGrantland Rice, the Four Horsemen and the blowout that never was
Generations of sportswriters have been inspired by Rice’s penchant for drama and flair. But the spectacular can obfuscate the real, more...
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/ 3 months agoDoctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront
While some policies have made the price of certain health care services more transparent, they don’t guarantee patients won’t be surprised...
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/ 3 months agoWhat would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?
Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the Education Department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for...
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/ 3 months agoFast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
The industry has a reputation for pollution and waste, but it has psychological effects as well.
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/ 3 months agoAtmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control
A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly...
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/ 3 months ago‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan
Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have...
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/ 3 months agoYoung families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters
Although many US cities have recovered from economic downturns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they still are losing young families in large...
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/ 3 months agoShould I worry about mold growing in my home?
Mold growth happens in damp indoor areas and is difficult to prevent. It can be an annoyance but usually isn’t harmful...
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/ 3 months agoTransplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement
Type 1 diabetes develops when the body destroys its own insulin-producing cells. Using stem cells to replace them could be a...
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/ 3 months ago3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide
People acknowledging and inspecting their own political biases is one way that they can begin to reduce polarization.
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/ 3 months agoCompanies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Microsoft, Walmart and a few other high-profile companies made news for scaling back their public climate commitments. However, a closer look...
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/ 3 months agoBlurry, morphing and surreal – a new AI aesthetic is emerging in film
In a world where algorithms increasingly shape everyday life, many works of art are beginning to reflect how intertwined we’ve become...
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/ 3 months ago75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina
Despite assumptions to the contrary, Tallchief showed that Indigenous people could not just exceed the standards of Western arts but also...
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/ 3 months agoLegal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company
When for-profit companies are spun out of nonprofits, there is no easy way out of the legal consequences.
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/ 3 months agoTrump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House
Gridlock can still happen under unified government, and for reasons that are likely to be on full display in the 119th...
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/ 3 months agoWhy does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments
Senators have the power to approve or reject a president’s cabinet nominees. A loophole allows presidents to do an end run...
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/ 3 months agoBlack entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Black business owners are often frustrated by systemic racial disparities, but a new study shows how they are using race to...
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/ 3 months agoWorkplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Diversity training programs work best, our research shows, when they form part of a broader, ongoing company effort against intolerance.
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/ 3 months agoCarbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Insulating attics, replacing windows and adding heat pumps can save money and reduce emissions − if residents can afford the upgrades....
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/ 3 months agoAn 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among...