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Lithium in the Sahel: how armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral
Armed groups in the Sahel are finding new ways to profit from the rapidly expanding lithium trade.
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We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity for financial advice: what we got was practical, but with big blind spots
AI is a powerful tool for financial fact-finding and brainstorming. But for now it can’t replace the human element.
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European ‘war fatigue’ may be growing – but Ukraine’s recent momentum could buy time
Ukraine’s uptick in fortunes bodes well for the ability of European leaders to keep their citizens on board with the war effort.
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Four reasons why fully electric homes can be affordable and efficient
The EU’s new electrification plan aims to slash reliance on fossil fuels by doubling the number of heat pumps by 2030.
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A brief history of embroidery – and how to get started yourself
These are the easiest embroidery techniques to attempt for beginners.
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Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice
Alcohol abstinence alters brain activity in ways that may drive someone with alcohol use disorder to relapse.
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Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form
Interstellar maps can help scientists find patterns that tell them about fundamental chemical processes in the cosmos.
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Taliban claims five years of peace in Afghanistan – but women and girls face oppression
The militant Islamist regime has introduced a series of oppressive laws restricting rights for women and girls.
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Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start
A new federal law rewards states that ease housing rules. Colorado has been doing that for years, and its experience shows both what works and what does not.
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Staying hopeful and true to oneself is a lesson these 5 kids books offer to kindergartners and other children
A children’s writer explains how ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ ‘The Rabbit Listened’ and other stories can help prepare kindergarten students for this next phase of life.
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One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it
Millions of people suffer from debilitating symptoms their doctors don’t quite believe. But advances in neuroscience and education may be changing the tides for treatment.
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From padded bras to penis injections: how changing body shape can give athletes a competitive edge
These stories sound bizarre, but they highlight the battle for marginal gain in competition.