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Scientists have designed a functioning virus from scratch using AI – what you need to know
Researchers used AI to design working bacteriophages for the first time, raising questions about antibiotic resistance and biosecurity.
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Why do some people feel life is so unfair? Understanding this may help explain conspiracy beliefs
New research shows experiences of adversity are linked with stronger perceptions of injustice – and a greater tendency to believe in conspiracy theories.
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In a more devolved UK, should London still be in charge of broadcasting?
Wales is pushing for a greater say over broadcasting as the UK’s constitutional balance continues to shift.
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Concierges, adjunct professors, potato chip tasters: US employers are relying more and more on ‘disposable’ workers
About 1 in 3 US workers are in this predicament.
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New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
License plate readers are widely used in the US. A new product marketed to police departments promises to add the ability to sense phones and other devices in passing cars.
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Donald Trump’s dilemma: Ending the Iran war to appease Americans will anger his evangelical base
If Donald Trump decides to escalate the Iran war, Christian Zionists will be those cheering the loudest.
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The forgotten racial history of Alligator Alcatraz
The recently shuttered immigrant detention facility continued a long tradition of using alligators in ways that have reinforced demeaning racial stereotypes.
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How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right
State constitutions play a growing role in American politics. But turning to such documents to recognize rights and liberties is not a new project – nor is it an entirely liberal one.
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Saudi defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan is a verdict on the reliability of US security guarantees
Dubbed an ‘Islamic Nato’. the pact reflects disillusionment among some of America’s allies.
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A decade of Pokémon Go: how nostalgia and community keep the game alive
The game’s tenth anniversary highlights how player communities and shifting ownership are shaping its next chapter.
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How medieval Scottish kings kept unrest at bay with populist policies
Scotland avoided the popular riots that shook other nations.
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The difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke explained
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can both happen when the body overheats, but they are not the same. Here’s how to spot the difference and what to do.