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UK government’s new ‘class unit’ promises to tackle inequalities – but it’s a risky strategy
A new government class unit has been set up with a change of emphasis in policy.
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Why Yemen has returned to conflict
The recent Houthi advance has revived the seemingly endless conflict between Saudi Arabia and its antagonists in Yemen.
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AI can be more comforting than a person – our research shows why
We increasingly turn to chatbots when we are upset. But what they cannot do may be what matters most.
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How firelight may have shaped the origins of spoken language
New study suggests ancient campfires may have encouraged our ancestors to develop language.
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Many Jewish faculty and staff say university EDI is failing them
Equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives must be able to adapt and recognize diverse forms of pain and vulnerability.
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How Canada’s immigration caps are trapping its own graduate students
The federal government built an explicit “study-work-stay” pathway that it’s now unraveling through abrupt, poorly-sequenced policy changes.
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Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well-being
Lockdown and active shooter simulations look and feel very different, though people often lump the two practices together.
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Even the Buddha experienced challenges with meditation: Historical texts reveal its potential downsides
While meditation has been shown to have health benefits, it may not always be the right practice for all people.
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Eight rules to help you understand what campaign finance reporting reveals about influence and support – or doesn’t
Campaign spending is confusing, but there are basic rules to help you understand information about money in elections. They can help you determine what is corruption and what is just regular politics.
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How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773
The bipartisan revolution against automated license plate readers suggests Americans have not entirely lost their rebellious spirit.
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Why an overactive immune system attacks the bodies of people with lupus but still leaves them vulnerable to infection
A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks matter, too.
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Wendell Berry spent his life farming and writing – his legacy is an ethic of care for the natural world
Every reader, farmers and non-farmers alike, can learn from his broader ethics of care, attention and negotiation with the natural world.