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Even if the UK changes prime minister, voters now expect to hear the language of populism
People want to feel like their disappointment is being heard.
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Mali’s military leader is consolidating power. Why this is dangerous
Military regimes have shifted from presenting themselves as temporary ‘corrective’ interventions to becoming personalised systems of rule.
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Trump’s ‘cordial’ Beijing trip has not changed superpower rivalry
Washington and Beijing are locked in superpower competition. That is not going to change.
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Cricket nuggets? Caterpillar cookies? Canadians would consider eating insects if they can’t see them
Research among adult visitors to the Montréal Insectarium reveals that many people will consider eating insects, especially when they are ground up as flour.
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Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress
Research demonstrates that playing board games helps develop socio-emotional growth, strengthens relationships and helps build community.
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From PCOS to PMOS: What the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means for women’s health
PMOS is not primarily a disease of the ovaries. Its new name reflects the condition’s more complex and cyclical endocrine and metabolic features.
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How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times
If science teachers embrace history as a lens for teaching complex accounts of science, we open possibilities for more socially relevant classrooms.
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Tradwives want to ‘make patriarchy great again.’ A sociologist explains what they’re all about
This cultural trend is a politically meaningful symptom of broader structural inequalities.
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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going...
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Uncovering coded antisemitism online takes both human expertise and AI automation
Tracking hate speech online is challenging even when terms are explicit. Coded speech is harder to detect – but pairing AI tools with human research teams can help.