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Ghana’s mining law aims to stop speculation but leaves communities in limbo – insights from a lithium case study
Communities affected by mining project delays live in a state of suspended time for three years.
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6 African thinkers who help us understand the world – new book
A look at six African intellectuals whose work challenges dominant narratives and reclaims Africa as a producer of knowledge, not just its object.
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Cape Fever: a haunting new novel from award-winning South African writer Nadia Davids
Suspense-packed yet intellectually sharp, Cape Fever is far more than a chamber drama.
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Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows
Women are at highest risk of being hurt or killed after separating from a potentially violent partner, but interventions such as taking away the former partner’s firearms can protect them.
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Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades
As rotavirus spreads this season, doctors worry that falling vaccination rates may endanger kids.
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HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
The gain isn’t huge, but it’s a notable improvement – similar to what people experience when they start exercising more.
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Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it
The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a...
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Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles
The increasing percentage of Americans who are not married or in a long-term partnership is testing employers, marketers and religious institutions.
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What a Muslim folk trickster can teach us about the danger of holding a single worldview
The folk tales of Nasreddin Hoja, which likely originated in 13th-century Turkey, carry many lessons for us today.
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Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans
Surveys about religion often ask a single question about how often people go to services. That means researchers miss an important piece of the puzzle.