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/ 3 weeks agoMany gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research
Although gluten-free foods are trendy, they are a necessity only if you have celiac disease or wheat allergies.
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/ 3 weeks agoDeporting millions of immigrants would shock the US economy, increasing housing, food and other prices
While immigrants without legal authorization make up about 5% of the U.S. workforce, these workers are concentrated in particular industries, including...
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/ 3 weeks agoFiring civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe
Whether by shuffling agency personnel, creating new agencies, or limiting their capacity for oversight, a common tactic among power-hungry leaders is...
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/ 3 weeks agoPhilly’s Chinatown has a rich tradition of activism – the Sixers arena fight was just one of many to preserve the neighborhood
The ‘Save Chinatown’ movement began 50 years ago with the fight over the expansion of the Vine Street Expressway.
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/ 3 weeks agoNat King Cole’s often overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement
March 17 marks 106 years since the birth of musician Nat King Cole, whose success paved the way for future generations...
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/ 3 weeks agoHow Oscar-nominated screenwriters attempt to craft authentic dialogue, dialects and accents
Most screenwriters need to be able to craft characters outside their own backgrounds and experiences. But it isn’t easy and often...
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/ 3 weeks agoHow California can rebuild safer, more resilient cities after wildfires without pricing out workers
It starts with better building policies that recognize future risks, but there are many other important steps.
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/ 3 weeks agoCutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness
The jury’s out on whether the US is still at the top of global science. Proposed cuts to major agencies could...
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/ 3 weeks agoTrump has purged the Kennedy Center’s board, which in turn made him its chair – why does that matter?
This public-private performing arts center relies on some $85 million in donations every year. Will its sudden politicization jeopardize that big...
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/ 3 weeks agoWho are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis – a sect of Islam – established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967....
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/ 3 weeks agoWhy do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes? A snow scientist explains
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your...
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/ 3 weeks agoWhy is water different colors in different places?
Blue, green orange, brown − water comes in many colors, depending on what’s in it.
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/ 4 weeks agoEvolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability, a new...
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/ 4 weeks agoCongress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that power,...
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/ 4 weeks agoHow Americans really feel about deporting immigrants – 3 charts explain the conflicting headlines from recent polls
Conflicting polls can make it seem like Americans back Trump’s deportation plan. A psychologist and survey researcher explains how to make...
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/ 4 weeks agoHow to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see
Several groups are working to preserve webpages, tools and data – some of which have already gone missing from government webpages...
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/ 4 weeks agoParents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
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/ 4 weeks agoNonprofits get more donations when they vary their Facebook fundraising messages − new research
Trying many approaches with fundraising posts might also reduce the chance that donors will feel overwhelmed by the same repeated requests...
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/ 4 weeks ago‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok
A social media researcher explains how to analyze your news feed in terms of content, circulation and consumption.
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/ 4 weeks ago‘Emilia Pérez’ was nominated for 13 Oscars. Why do so many people hate it?
Even before the lead actress’s racist tweets were unearthed, the film was sagging under the weight of the director’s flippant approach...
