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Our research measures the real cost of coal mines to people and planet
A new model offers a template for just and transparent accounting of loss and damage.
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From equations to Instagram feeds: how ‘algorithm’ changed its meaning
Algorithms began as simple mathematical procedures, but today they shape what we see, buy and believe.
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Biokineticists fight disease using exercise science: how to bring their skills to rural patients
Biokineticists can help identify NCD risk in rural communities, but gaps in referral pathways and public healthcare integration may limit access to follow-up care.
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Pope Leo XIV’s Europe
The Pope advocates for a Europe based on multilateralism and overcoming nationalism, while reasserting its Christian roots.
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Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure
No longer viewed only as waste, used cooking oil is a common ingredient in biofuels.
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Why the nor’easter’s storm surge was so high, and what it says about the El Niño winter ahead
Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.
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Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere
The Antarctic ice sheet’s future depends how a chain of events plays out. A new study finds the evidence points in one direction.
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Nigeria’s school kidnapping threat is changing: 4 lessons from the 56-day Oyo attack
Concentrating security in volatile areas may not be the solution, as terrorist groups will always take advantage of vulnerable areas.
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South Africa’s public service: new laws aim to put competent people in charge and hold them to account
New laws will clarify accountability in South Africa’s civil service.
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What the Eiffel Tower controversy reveals about a Hindu monastic practice – known as ‘brahmacharya’
‘Brahmacharya’ is a monastic discipline centered on controlling the senses and directing attention toward spiritual practice.
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As Jewish college students look South, some discover a long but overlooked history
For many people, Jewish American history is synonymous with northern cities like New York and Chicago. But the South played an important role, especially in the early 1800s.
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Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person
People might feel more comfortable making mistakes if they’re interacting with AI chatbots. But they will miss the nuances that come from conversing with real people.