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From split livers to machine perfusion: the 20-year evolution of liver transplants in South Africa
South Africa runs a single waiting list for all transplant recipients, whether from the private or public sector.
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Africa’s air travel is reliant on distant hubs: why it’s time to fix this
The war against Iran has exposed Africa’s dependence on external transit hubs for international and even intra-African connectivity.
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Why the consequences of the ‘empty nest’ can be real – and serious
The effects on parents as they adjust can be hugely under-estimated.
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How to build a nutritious emergency food stockpile
A food shortage is never going to be an ideal situation. But it’s possible to build a healthy stockpile for your home.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will use gravity as a magnifying glass to find distant planets
Massive objects bend light around them, a quirk that opens up unique opportunities for astronomical surveys.
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Why do I talk in my sleep? A sleep psychologist explains
It might seem like a weird thing to do, but more than two-thirds of people have talked in their sleep at some point.
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Physicists zoom into the birth of cosmic rainstorms with new CERN study
Scientists recreated cosmic rays in a massive underground particle collider.
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Sweden elections: why immigrants are underrepresented at the polls
Despite being enfranchised, electoral turnout among non-citizens in Sweden remains low.
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Houthi rebels’ control of Red Sea oil chokepoint exposes deep divisions in Brics
Rapid expansion of the bloc means that its 21 members have deeply divergent interests, particularly in the Middle East.
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AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Good habits by consumers can stymie scams, but US regulations have fallen behind the technology.
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Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.
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Portugal decriminalized drugs 25 years ago, but the real lesson is what it built around this policy
Portugal’s remarkable public health strides after changing its approach to drugs may not be replicable in other countries absent broader systemic reforms.