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A children’s literature author explains how some of her favorite Halloween-themed children’s books can help children prepare for the holiday ahead.
The shadow population of deceased relatives is more than three times as large as today’s living population.
A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.
Birth involves emissions from travel, pain relief and disposable products, but system-level changes can reduce them without restricting choice.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.
Clayface has some memorable moments, but can’t quite reach the brilliance of the body-horror classic, The Substance.
This year’s festival showcased a slate of exceptional films, but there were a few big director misfires too.
Being told you don’t have a serious disease is not always a relief. Research explains why: diagnoses shape how people experience and make sense of their suffering.
Moths are much less weird and way more wonderful than most people think.
People are increasingly urged to become resilient to flooding. Yet many question whether this shifts responsibility from institutions to residents.
A Pacific climate event has far reaching effects.
Ra'am and the Joint List are predicted to win as many as 15 seats in parliament, providing the opposition with an opportunity to unseat Netanyahu.