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Why Trump, Xi, and Putin can’t carve up the world like the ‘big three’ leaders of 1945
It’s hard to imagine a world dominated by ‘great powers’ in the 21st century.
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International surrogacy and the narrow legal idea of what makes a family legitimate
Depending on where they’re born, babies can be left without a clear nationality.
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US midterms: after two years of unchecked Trump we’ll now see if Congress can reassert its democratic role
After two years of almost unbridled executive power under the Trump administration, the Democrats now control both houses of Congress.
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Stair climbers are said to boost fitness, strength and bone health — here’s what the evidence actually says
There are a few key areas where this popular cardio machine has an edge on other forms of exercise.
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Short supplies of crucial equipment stymie changes to US electricity grid
Whether you want renewable energy, fossil fuel power plants, data centers or reduced storm vulnerability, it will require equipment that’s hard to make out of materials that are hard to get.
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Are schools a great equalizer? They help kids catch up, but wealthier children still pull ahead
By some measures, schools are a great equalizer for children coming from different backgrounds. But this isn’t the full story.
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Why a company donating $20,000 a month counts for more than $240,000 once a year in the eyes of customers
New research suggests that some ways that companies boast about their charitable giving are more effective at brand-building than others.
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US midterms: why a Democrat Congress could mean less political gridlock, not more
History shows that opposition control of both chambers of US Congress need not mean less legislation.
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How a French philosopher’s warnings about speed and power describe today’s AI race
Paul Virilio, a French philosopher, died in 2018. But his writings on technological ‘accidents’ help explain dilemmas the world faces today amid increasing use of artificial intelligence.
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Mining, water and trust: how Namibia’s geoscientists see their role with communities
Public engagement is about listening, not just explaining the science.
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AI and blockchain are coming to African farms: 4 things must happen for farmers to benefit
AI, sensors and blockchain could transform African farming.
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How space weather powers auroras in the sky and threatens power grids on the ground
When an aurora lights up the sky, electric currents can also flow through the ground beneath your feet.