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Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.
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Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.
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El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life.
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The Constitution promises an interpreter for fair trials – US courts often can’t deliver
Federal protections promise a fair trial in a language you understand, but for millions who speak lesser-known languages, courts can’t keep that promise.
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Magic mushrooms and Alzheimer’s: what one remarkable case can tell us
A woman with advanced dementia appeared to regain speech and independence after psilocybin. The findings are intriguing, but far from proof.
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Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran – here’s why
A return to conflict simply would not have been in the interests of the US.
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Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet – the implications for European defence are worrying
The programme got bogged down by disputes over leadership, workshare and intellectual property.
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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK
Two defence resignations come at a time of turmoil for the prime minister.
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What the failed next generation fighter jet deal means for European defence
The collapse of the Future Combat Air System programme led by France and Germany highlights how diverging national interests and coordination difficulties are challenging European armament cooperation.
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Why tiny amounts of vitamin B12 matter more as we age
A century after liver was found to treat pernicious anaemia, scientists are still uncovering how vitamin B12 helps blood, nerves and cells.
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Windfarms on this Scottish isle are contentious – renewables must work for local people too
New infrastructure planning is putting the future of community-owned energy at risk.
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Do you lose your whole day to one appointment? ‘Waiting mode’ may be why
A growing term for a familiar feeling: how ‘waiting mode’ captures the difficulty of time and anticipation.