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How bachata music and dance went global
From rural roots to international ballrooms, bachata has transformed from being disdained to becoming a global symbol of Dominican identity and…
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What Filipino sailors had to do with the birth of tequila
Crew aboard Spanish trading ships departing from Manila may have introduced techniques for distilling coconut sap – helping to shape what would become…
Jul 26
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What pronatalists get wrong about population data
While the changes in population structure that accompany low birth rates are real, the impact of these changes has been dramatically overstated.
Jul 25
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Is using AI a shortcut to stupidity?
Maybe the tool matters less than the user.
Jul 24
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What's better to fight city heat – white roofs or trees?
Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular options, but they vary by city…
Jul 23
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How imaginary friends help child athletes
Imagination is a fundamental tool for everyday life. Unsurprisingly, many kids harness it during athletic play, conjuring a fun teammate, a supportive…
Jul 22
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How public media, press freedom and democracy are connected
Studies link public broadcasting to higher voter turnout, better factual knowledge and lower susceptibility to extremist rhetoric. Those contributions…
Jul 21
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Why gain-of-function research is vital and safe
From cancer immunotherapy and antibiotics to GMO crops and pandemic surveillance, gain of function is a cornerstone of basic research.
Jul 20
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Millions face 75% premium hikes as ACA subsidies vanish
There are also big changes coming to Medicaid, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.
Jul 19
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Millions face 75% premium hikes as ACA subsidies vanish
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Many ways the 'big beautiful bill' widens the wealth gap
The measure enables broad tax cuts that disproportionately favor wealthy households while forcing its costs on the most economically vulnerable…
Jul 18
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Grief after disaster doesn’t follow stages
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn't unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional and physical toll, leaving…
Jul 17
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AI's emotional effects in college classrooms
Whether students and faculty are actively using AI or not, it is having significant interpersonal, emotional effects on learning and trust in the…
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