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Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some
Digital platforms offer opportunities for African dance influencers to construct their own visions of what it means to be African.
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DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk
The amount of undeclared uranium from the DRC’s cobalt mines could – if processed – produce enough material for 600-1,500 nuclear weapons.
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The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers’ needs
More and more travelers want the freedom of going it alone, but with connections and activities with other people.
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I’m a pediatrician in Michigan who created Rx Kids, one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs – here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health
More than 15,000 families in Michigan have received cash support from Rx Kids. Participants say the program helps them pay bills and maintain their health.
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What we remember when we remember 9/11
Having a vivid, detailed memory of a remarkable event like 9/11 can seem like a demonstration of patriotism and a connection with other Americans.
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Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive
An educated citizenry is the key to making self-government succeed, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said.
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Are too many Americans taking antidepressants?
Calls to reduce the use of antidepressants highlight valid issues with long-term use and withdrawal, but blanket efforts to discourage their use overlooks why they are so widely prescribed.
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Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history – from witch bottles to ‘hag stones’
If you’ve got problem neighbours, or your house and garden seem to suffer from bad luck, perhaps it’s time to try a magical solution.
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Has gentle parenting gone too far?
Some experts believe what we are sometimes seeing today is not true gentle parenting, but rather an anxious drift into permissive parenting.
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Cate Blanchett’s Electra/Persona at the National Theatre is a surreal triumph
This innovative production combines Sophocles’ revenge play with Ingmar Bergman’s film to explore ideas of identity and performativity.
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To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference
What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
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Pennsylvania’s aging levees are under pressure from scarce funding and severe weather
Many levees built in the mid-1900s do not offer enough protection for today’s storms, and small rural communities in particular struggle to afford needed upgrades.