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The real mystery behind Moana: after 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
New evidence suggests a massive centuries-long drought may be part of the answer.
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Hummingbirds and pineapples: why this ancient relationship hits the evolutionary sweetspot
Hummingbirds are responsible for some of the fastest evolution in the plant kingdom.
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Making scientific knowledge free for all
Publishing and having access to scientific articles is an expensive business for research institutions. Fortunately, there are content providers out there who deliver rigorous material that’s free of charge.
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What World Cup football can teach us about managing fatigue in extreme conditions
Elite teams plan for heat, recovery and warning signs. Workplaces expecting effort during heatwaves need the same kind of thinking.
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Is recursive self‑improvement the dawning of AI superintelligence?
AI systems can now improve themselves by themselves. Is this the dawn of machine superintelligence?
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The secret life of roots: how plants fight back against salty soils
As soils become saltier, roots are deploying remarkable survival strategies that could help safeguard future food supplies.
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‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within
Thirty years after first visiting Havana, an expert in US-Cuba relations reports on his latest visit.
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We asked Ukrainians what they think of Trump – more view him as an enemy than a friend
Despite holding a low opinion of the US president and his negotiators, most Ukrainians have favorable views toward Americans more generally.
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Taylor Swift joins celebrities using the law to fight back against AI deepfakes
Listen to intellectual property expert Graeme Austin talk about the legal routes celebrites are using to fight back against AI deepfakes.
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Democracy from the front lines: How Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora combat global isolation
Taiwan pushes back every day against an authoritarian vision of international order that allows dictator regimes to decide who’s allowed to be seen, named and heard.
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How Iran used Ali Khamenei’s funeral as a political and diplomatic tool
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s week-long funeral was transformed into far more than a state ceremony.
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Football headers: growing evidence suggests this skill is damaging to brain health
Retired football players have a higher risk of developing dementia.