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Mining companies may soon bypass UN rules and mine the deep-sea
The deep sea holds vast mineral wealth. However, most valuable elements lie in international waters, outside any one country’s territory.
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South Africa’s anti-migrant campaigns use the language of democracy: why that’s dangerous
Organisations behind the wave of xenophobia use the language of participation, community and people’s power to justify marginalisation.
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Will AI really make banking better for customers?
AI use in financial services is already widespread.
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South African telescope detects record-breaking signal from the early universe
Scientists have discovered the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected. This is a natural space laser.
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River wildlife moves freely once dams are removed – but so too can invasive species
The natural connectivity of rivers acts like a highway, helping invasive species spread rapidly throughout a catchment.
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5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.
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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way
Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence
You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played...
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Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?
New research on ShotSpotter’s deployment in Detroit suggests the technology did not reduce officer response times.
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Can kids go to prison? A legal expert explains how young people can be tried and sentenced as adults
There’s a separate justice system for people under 18 because their brains are still developing. Treating them as adults can turn them into repeat offenders.