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Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it
As schools focus more on evidence-based reading instruction, less time is available for children to practice reading for pleasure.
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Young women are identifying as less straight; young men, not so much
The boundaries of heterosexuality are bending for women but not for men, who appear to have less room to explore and are bound to a more rigid, traditional concept of...
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Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group
Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?
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Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party
How will Democrats in Congress deal with the DSA-affiliated candidates likely to join their ranks in the new year? There are lessons from the tea party’s challenge to traditional GOP...
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Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions
Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.
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Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.
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Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.
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When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt
The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.
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Messi es mayor, bajito y lento: ¿por qué sigue dominando en el Mundial?
El cuerpo de Lionel Messi, más bajo, más lento y envejecido, podría parecer una desventaja. Sin embargo, es uno de los mejores goleadores del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. ¿Por qué?
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Coupe du monde 2026 : payer les places de plus en plus cher dans un « smart stadium » vaut-il le coup ?
Les montants des places de la Coupe du monde sont exorbitants. Une des raisons mises en avant ? Les « smart stadiums », ou stades connectés, coûteux en investissement et en maintenance.