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Social workers who protect children in South Africa carry a burden of trauma – better preparation could help
South Africa’s social workers face a huge burden without much support, and burnout is a risk.
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Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history
South Africa’s history shows that anti-immigrant violence is neither an aberration nor the country’s only possible path.
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Iron overload: how tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol can affect absorption
Tea and coffee may reduce iron absorption, while alcohol and some supplements can increase it.
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Is science journalism dying? Comparing a ‘science crash’ 40 years ago to today
While science journalism layoffs pile up and publications shutter, more science communication than ever is available via other online venues.
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No, AI systems don’t have a drive to survive – a developmental psychologist explains why it only looks that way
In tests, some AI systems resisted being shut down. But an instinct to stay “alive” isn’t the reason they behaved that way.
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How South Korea is tackling its super-aging problem – and what other aging nations can learn from its experience
South Korea’s unusually rapid transition to a super-aged society means it has had little time to find solutions for pension funding and healthcare for the elderly.
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Dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories – including Florida
As dengue spreads further outside its normal tropical zones, doctors and patients need to know what to watch for.
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How libraries in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania communities evolved from subscription clubs to vital public institutions
The nation’s first successful circulating library was established almost 300 years ago by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia.
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We paid college students about $5 a night to sleep at least 7 hours – and their grades quickly improved
Universities and colleges won’t necessarily pay students to sleep. But they can offer other incentives that encourage them to close their eyes earlier.
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Pisa results: England bucks global decline in reading and Wales falls behind
The results for the UK nations are mixed.
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When a bet may not be gambling – the puzzle of prediction markets
Prediction markets offer the chance to speculate on the outcome of a sports match or election.
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Iran’s threat to cut undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to Gulf states
On the Strait of Hormuz seabed are vital communication cables linking Gulf states with the rest of the world.