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What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree
Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.
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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ shows how Christian imagery circulates in unusual ways through the fashion industry
Christianity has inspired the design of many garments – with angels, the Virgin Mary and other sacred figures appearing on many designer outfits.
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The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.
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When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future
The EPA’s new interpretations are strategically designed to appeal to the current US Supreme Court’s view of agency authority.
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We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.
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How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation
Habit helps take the mental load off figuring out how to get somewhere. But relying on the familiar can make it harder to adapt to changes to your route and...
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How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions
Danger arises when law enforcement believes that AI models are retrieving certainties rather than generating likelihoods.
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Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart
Hemp-derived THC products are federally legal, for now. A chemist describes the different THC forms these products can contain and the legal restrictions placed on them.
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Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ have such short arms?
If humans had the same arm proportions as a T. rex, a 6-foot-tall person would have arms about 11 inches long.
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What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE
Pennsylvania’s patchwork of ICE detention centers makes it difficult to track loved ones.