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How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games
As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.
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HIV treatment has transformed lives in the UK, but stigma lingers
Effective treatment means people with HIV can live long lives and cannot sexually transmit the virus when undetectable, yet stigma persists.
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From food to fuel, AI helps pinpoint how to grow ‘microalgae’ at scale
AI can be used to predict microalgal growth, monitor cultivation and, in some cases, control operating conditions.
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How Canada could defend itself against an American invasion
Beyond Donald Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric, there are many material and geo-strategic reasons why Canada must take his threats to Canadian sovereignty very seriously.
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Measles is spreading across the US – and officials can’t agree on the death toll
Pennsylvania counts five measles deaths this year, the CDC two. Without an agreed definition, the confusion hits hardest where vaccination rates are lowest.
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Remittances can help African countries adapt to climate change
Governments and international organizations should develop policy that incorporates remittances into how we respond to climate change.
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What a Chinese pollution crackdown can teach Canada about carbon pricing
Canada has lowered its planned industrial carbon price. Research from China shows why the effects of environmental rules depend on firms’ ability to adapt.
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What Europe’s EU Inc. framework for boosting competitiveness can and should learn from startup fraud in the US
Researchers look at how the EU’s proposed framework to harmonise and boost business registration across member states can avoid the pitfalls of startup fraud.
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Brazil election: Authoritarian right gain an edge, fueled by voter apathy and discontent
Far-right lead in the presdential race and landslide victories in legislative and local elections have affective, value-based, and political-ideological explanations.
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Sudan’s death toll in 2025 could be as high as 100,000: how we did the count
Much of the difference in number of deaths across reports stems from how organisations select and handle sources.
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The global panel on inequality needs African evidence: here’s how it could work
Frameworks built mainly on the data and institutions of the global north risk being least accurate where inequality is most severe.
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A camera combined with AI could help further diagnosis of movement disorders like spinal muscular atrophy in newborns
Detecting impaired motor function in infants using AI-driven motion capture is producing promising results. A French research team introduces the new screening tool for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).