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How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US
Voters have a lot of weighty issues on their minds, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worried about climate change.
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Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined
The two countries’ energy systems and markets are so intertwined that tariffs on electricity, oil and gas would devastate both economies.
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The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
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Why calling for a ‘kill switch’ is the wrong way to think about reining in AI
A kill switch to shut down dangerous AI systems is a seductive concept, but the metaphor hides how the models work – and how they get out of control in the first place.
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NASA’s Mars orbiter fleet is getting old – here’s how that could affect future exploration
NASA lost contact with its Maven spacecraft – the youngest of its Mars orbiters – at the end of 2025. The others in its fleet are over two decades old.
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Why haven’t farm animals evolved against humans? A biologist explains why there won’t be a chicken uprising anytime soon
From domesticated foxes to tuskless elephants, humans have directly and indirectly influenced the evolution of a wide range of animals.
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Ireland proposes language testing for citizenship: more demands on already stretched English teaching
Under the proposed reforms, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English, Irish or Irish Sign Language.
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Scientists are growing human brain tissue in living mice – could this make their welfare harder to assess?
We infer what animals experience from how they behave. But can we rely on those same inferences after substantially altering their brains?
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Childhood adversity linked to billions in health and economic costs – new research
The health effects of childhood adversity carry a huge economic burden, according to new research across Wales and England.
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40 days to arrive, 40 days to leave: How Armenian culture honors life’s most important moments
Armenian culture marks major events such as birth and death with a special period of 40 days, called ‘karasunk,’ as people transition from one state to another.
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A pregnant mom let her 5-year-old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry
Child neglect statutes are intended to protect children. But some of them are so broadly written that they can end up harming families seeking to instill independence in their kids.
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From comedy skits to podcast gaffes, what’s Anthony Albanese’s social media strategy?
The prime minister’s social media presence has landed him in hot water both on and offline this year. He’s discovering visibility is not the same as credibility.