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How to be clutter free with kids – minimalist families told me how they live with less
Saying no to kids who want to buy stuff can be tricky, but gifting experiences or opting for open-ended toys such as building blocks can help.
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Land by Maggie O’Farrell is haunting tale set in post-famine Ireland about history, map-making and memory
How can you map a changing landscape and retain its history and spirituality?
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AI and journalism in southern Africa: editors are using it but balanced with human expertise and editorial judgement
AI may assist in the newsroom, but journalism must remain under human editorial control.
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Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?
Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.
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Quantum computers could expose our digital secrets – but there are much better reasons to build them
More profitable applications for quantum computers are eclipsing the drive to break encryption.
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Honey may be the natural buzz you need to fuel your workouts
Honey may be a low-cost alternative to expensive energy gels and pre-workout supplements.
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Why the world’s most ambitious coal phase-out deal has failed – and what it means for climate finance
The $20 billion climate flop: a flagship plan to phase out coal in Indonesia hasn’t shut a single power plant.
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Getting through school in South Africa: how learners make it to the end after a poor start
A high proportion of South Africans complete grade 12 despite evidence of learning gaps – how is this possible?
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Many women with breast cancer could avoid chemotherapy – what you need to know about the genetic test
A new DNA test could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy. We answer your questions about what it means and who it helps.
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Women’s prize in non-fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist
New perspectives on history, complicated family relationships and a creative approach to health.
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Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems – but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options
Uncertainty is common in medicine, and AI isn’t very good at navigating it.
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Hurricane season is here: Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are
Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.