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Can an ancient Oromo philosophy help Ethiopia build peace? Why Namummaa matters
The Oromo place great emphasis on relationships, mutual care and responsibility towards others.
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Funding boosts postgraduate student success – South African study measures how
There’s a case for greater investment in support for postgraduate education.
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People who lift weights live longer – new study
People who did around 90 to 120 minutes of strength training each week have a 13% lower risk of dying from any cause.
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Can supplements keep your brain sharp? Why the evidence is more complicated than it seems
Researchers need more than memory tests to assess whether supplements affect the brain.
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Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science
Several scientific fields rely on visual evidence to illustrate their claims. Inaccurate AI-generated images put the credibility of science at risk.
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In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
A statewide survey finds majorities in farm country at odds with the deportation push reshaping their workforce.
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Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves
Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.
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From Norway to Wisconsin, children want to be social media influencers when they grow up
Over 60% of middle and high school students we surveyed from 2021-2024 said they wanted to be social media influencers, or picked their future careers online.
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Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health – here’s the science behind your skeleton
Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.
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Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner
Guilt and shame from being rejected, discriminated against or bullied as a child can carry into adulthood. But making meaning from these experiences can help with healing.