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How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water? An expert explains what happened in Nepal
A group of 50 Himalayan hazard experts is providing rapid analysis of the event. Here’s what they’ve found so far.
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Nepal’s devastating floods reveal the danger of ‘cascading hazards’ in Himalayas
One disaster can create the conditions for the next.
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Dolly Parton changed country music by refusing to play by its rules
When Parton first signed to Monument records in 1965 at the age of 19, her high-pitched voice was considered incompatible with country.
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US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump revives Depression-era trade tool – what’s at stake for consumers and the midterms
Trump’s use of a trade tool created during the Great Depression helped trigger a trade war between the two border countries, with few signs of de-escalation in sight.
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Want to imagine a better future? Write a poem
In poetry, speculation might help us make sense of what it means to live with an uncertain climate future.
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Europe needs to fight back against US software dominance – and now is the time
Technological dominance is won by carving out protected space in which a domestic alternative can grow.
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How AI-powered policing is endangering the public’s trust in police
Growing concerns about police use of AI could erode the public’s perception of trust in the legal system.
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Andy Burnham the social chameleon? Why a leader with different personas can still be authentic
Burnham the person v Burnham the politician.
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Care leavers are dying at a disproportionate rate – evidence and leadership are needed to support them
Some of the work that needs to be done should start while young people are still in care.
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When skilled immigrants are overqualified, employers pay a price too
When the skills of new immigrants exceed the demands of their jobs, organizations may risk losing valued employees.
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Why holding elections now may not be the best safeguard for Ukrainian democracy
Zelensky has so far resisted calls to hold an election.
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Star Trek at 60: the secret of this pioneering series was its exploration of humanity, not aliens
Star Trek has endured because it repeatedly returns to a universal question: what does it mean to be human?