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/ 7 months agoHow the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
A pre-World War II US Navy plan for a modular floating platform has developed into a key lifeline in Gaza and...
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/ 7 months agoStudent anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today
Student-led protests in response to US engagement in the Vietnam War mounted in the 1960s and led to a group called...
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/ 7 months agoAmericans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the debate over getting rid of pennies
Air travelers left nearly $1 million behind at TSA checkpoints in 2023.
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/ 7 months ago‘Mary gardens’ bring Catholic piety to the garden
In the 20th century, an engineer from Philadelphia encouraged others to create their own Mary gardens and established a company that...
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/ 7 months agoHow community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic
One community college created a science pathway program that boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates.
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/ 7 months agoYoung Hondurans’ desire to migrate is influenced by factors beyond poverty and violence
New research challenges the conventional wisdom that those who enjoy some form of employment and strong support networks are more inclined...
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/ 7 months agoAI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans
People participate in online communities to share experiences and sympathy. AI chatbots that join the conversation can only pretend to offer...
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/ 7 months agoIs hard water bad for you? 2 water quality engineers explain the potential benefits and pitfalls that come with having hard water
Hard water might dry out your hair and skin − but having hard water isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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/ 7 months agoAlcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them
Alcohol is responsible for more deaths than overdoses from opioids and all other substances combined, yet less than 10% of people...
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/ 7 months agoIran crash: President Raisi’s fate raises concerns in Tehran over potential loss of loyalist
Search and rescue teams are scouring Iran’s {border region} what’s this? following the ‘hard landing’ of a helicopter with the president{,}...
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/ 7 months agoHow a British military march became the distinctive sound of American graduations
For Brits, ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ evokes nostalgia for a vanished, golden age. But Americans experience it as a stirring sendoff into...
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/ 7 months agoAttempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization
The shooting of Robert Fico was ‘politically motivated,’ authorities say.
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/ 7 months agoSome states’ populations are very much like the US overall – including 5 key states in the 2024 presidential election
Comparing states’ populations on a range of demographic and socioeconomic data reveals similarities and differences across the nation.
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/ 7 months agoWhat is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu
Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced...
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/ 7 months agoHistory says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend
The early timing of Biden’s move, changing supply chains and national security fears suggest the tariffs might work this time, at...
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/ 7 months agoModi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India
The Indian prime minister made reference to communities that have “too many children” in a veiled reference to Muslims.
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/ 7 months agoBats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome
Numerous bats have been found in Colorado with white-nose syndrome. The fungus has killed millions of bats in North America, leaving...
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/ 7 months agoNewsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all
AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly...
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/ 7 months agoI served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks
The right commencement speaker can create a memorable experience, generate favorable media coverage for the school and inspire donors. So why...
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/ 7 months agoCollege sports fandom shows how a shared goal can bring people together
Playing and watching sports can unite people − and provide lessons for democracy.
