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Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class
In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.
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Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults
Heat waves can be dangerous, and the conditions indoors can be worse than outdoors. A study of all the single-family homes in Austin, Texas, shows why.
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How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret
When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be illegal at all.
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Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.
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How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed
The Fed chair who served under five US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.
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US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.
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La ciencia de las llamas, el humo y la sofisticación del fuego en la noche de San Juan
Cada hoguera, como la de La noche de San Juan, es el resultado de una compleja red de procesos que determinan el color de las llamas o que salga mucho...
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Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time
A German loan for fixing Johannesburg’s electricity utility is unlikely to make much difference to users yet: prices will probably rise faster than inflation.
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We recreated the legendary heatwave summer of 1976 in today’s climate – here’s what we found
For 15 consecutive days, temperatures were over 32°C. Today, heatwaves are 3°C or 4°C hotter.
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Parkinson : avancées dans la compréhension d’une molécule clé de la maladie
Source: The Conversation – France in French (3) – By Cristine Alves Da Costa, Pharmacienne – Directrice de recherche Inserm, responsable de l’équipe ALZPARK (Physiopathologie des maladies d’Alzheimer et de...