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Taylor Swift: my database of her 123,553 lyrics reveals hidden patterns
Her lyrics prove that Swift can be associated with continuity just as much as change.
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Month: September 2026
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From sausage rolls to full breakfasts, class has shaped the foods that define English identity
An exploration of why the English eat the way they do, and what those habits reveal about English society.
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Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection
Sudden confusion needs urgent medical attention. A urinary infection is one possible cause, but a positive urine test may not give the whole picture.
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Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.
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Arctic infrastructure was built on frozen ground – drones and digital twins can help spot the permafrost thaw coming
A regional permafrost map can’t tell a builder if a particular foundation or road will survive as temperatures rise. Engineers need to see beneath the surface to find the weaknesses.
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Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead
Any work to ease current shortages and price hikes while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed will take years and billions of dollars.
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Why Trump’s plan to cut Head Start regulations could undermine services for the country’s poorest families
There is research showing that there are numerous benefits for a low-income child to attend a Head Start program, though these effects are less clear as the child ages.
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‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ winks and blows a blood-soaked kiss at horror films of queer past
Slasher films have notoriously played into homophobic and transphobic tropes. But queer and trans fans love them anyway, and ‘Camp Miasma’ addresses that tension head-on.
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Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed
Cybercrime is getting increasingly sophisticated, and scammers target senior citizens.
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Are religious charter schools constitutional? After deadlocked SCOTUS decision, another Oklahoma case is trying to find out
A new application for a religious charter school is stirring up far-reaching questions about the constitutionality of public aid to faith-based institutions.
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Chatbots as oracles: How AI is giving new life to the ancient practice of seeking answers from inscrutable sources
Human beings have always turned to oracles and divination for answers to difficult questions. Today, AI might be fulfilling that role.
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An autumn stargazing forecast: how to make the best of our night sky
A look at the night sky forecast to motivate you to dust off your telescope for the darker nights of autumn.