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How buying weapons can harm a country’s economy
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Is it wrong to kill wild animals that attack humans? Sometimes conservation demands it
When wild animals kill people, the response can be controversial. But removing a dangerous individual can often protect people and other wildlife.
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State takeovers of struggling Texas school districts come at a high cost, with little evidence of success
The number of uncertified teachers rose, while enrolled student numbers dropped, following a state takeover of Houston. Data shows other uneven results across districts.
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A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug – and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
While perfectionists hold themselves to high or even impossible standards, people who want perfect stuff hold what they buy and own to lofty standards.
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Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different story
In a recent national survey, Americans with the most negative views of women were the biggest proponents of transgender sports bans.
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Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y’all
Vowels have become the latest players in partisan politics, a barometer of how beliefs and values fit within the old vs. new South.
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How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics
Some governments use legitimate AI concerns as a pretext to control political discussion, particularly chatbot responses about those in power.
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US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect
From tax policy to gas prices and tariffs, a mix of new factors is making inequality in the US more extreme.
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Subsidence claims: after drought, ground can shrink, swell or even collapse when it rains – causing damage to homes
Rain does not necessarily resolve drought-related issues. In some soils, rewetting can disrupt the foundations of buildings.
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The ‘activity trap’: fear of losing benefits is stopping some disabled people from exercising
New research reveals how fear of losing disability benefits can discourage people from exercising, even when being active could improve their health.
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New long-clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in Europe
It lived 120 million years ago.
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Who should have a say in which species are saved? The California condor offers lessons for a global biodiversity treaty
When conservation affects local people, the question of who pays and who has a voice in decisions can make or break species recovery.