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A new book details the fruitful creative partnership between the singer and poet that helped shape Simone’s sound.
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A new book details the fruitful creative partnership between the singer and poet that helped shape Simone’s sound.

A 100-year-old equation helps scientists build solar cells, develop biofuels and even study quantum computers.

Many animal species – frogs and humans alike – struggle to make choices in a complex, overwhelming world.

The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

When the Supreme Court hears arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, Colorado will defend antidiscrimination laws for the fourth time in 10 years.

Wildfires are a growing issue in the UK, with incidents escalating in 2026.

Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.

According to one poll, Romanians are the UK’s least-wanted European migrants.

The evidence now requires Manchester City supporters to make the distinction their owners have spent years blurring.

Growing numbers of women are using testosterone for menopause symptoms, but female-specific products remain scarce and evidence patchy.

By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific An environmental group in American Samoa is taking legal action against the United States government over its plans for deep-sea mining near the territory. Fa’asao Amerika Samoa and the Conservation Council for Hawai’i filed a lawsuit in August, challenging the US government’s assessment of the potential risks to marine

a “Pre-COP” meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu is one of those initiatives that seemed a good idea at the time but for Albanese it will feel more chore than opportunity.