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Ghana’s housing problem goes beyond numbers – it’s also about quality
New census-based research shows Ghana’s policy must confront the quality of the homes people already occupy.
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Before Trump, some states had already ended affirmative action for contractors – here’s what happened
Contractors affected by affirmative action bans at the state level saw a drop in employee head count but were no less likely to go out of business.
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Better call mom: Schools still see mothers as the default parent to contact
When both parents appeared equally available, schools were 40% more likely to call students’ moms, rather than their dads.
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What the panic over Gen Z’s reading habits gets wrong
Despite dire warnings of a ‘postliterate’ generation, data suggests Gen Z is still reading – just in ways many traditional studies fail to capture.
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The financial dilemma that wound up helping US churches thrive
American churches could not rely on the state for financial support. Private philanthropy helped them survive – and shaped the country’s religious diversity today.
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Government expands discount scheme to encourage larger businesses to install rooftop solar
The Albanese government will expand the scheme which provides incentives to households and businesses to install rooftop solar.
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Oil shortages escalate from wars in Iran and Ukraine, with few signs of relief
Cooking gas and diesel fuel are among the oil products whose supply levels have been affected already. Here’s why to expect long-term shortages.
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How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide
Here’s how to sift through complicated studies without getting overwhelmed.
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Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care
If Spider-Man were real, he could help scientists revolutionize healthcare. Since he’s not, researchers develop creative ways to produce spider silk to study.
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As the skies get busier, will AI help air traffic controllers keep planes flying safely?
AI agents can play an important role in coping with the rise in air traffic – but only if trust in their capabilities is established first.
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Count Binface: why Britain’s ‘joke’ election candidates deserve to be taken seriously
Satirical candidates are part of a longstanding tradition in British politics.
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Feeling unwell after taking medicine? Here’s how to report it
How to recognise an adverse drug reaction, and why reporting it could help protect others.