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How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies
The Russian Orthodox Church is creating another pro-family day, part of a broader ‘traditional values’ campaign run by the government.
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It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs
Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.
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Why only 13% of surplus food gets donated by US supermarkets and other retailers to help hungry people – and how food pantries are trying to gather more
Picking up food more frequently from supermarkets doesn’t close the gap between what’s donated and could be donated, a supply chain scholar explains.
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For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution
Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.
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Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement
What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?
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The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules
With the declining power of financial sanctions, many countries are now physically boarding ships to enforce scattershot rules of trade, conflict and commerce.
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Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose
There’s no such thing as a ‘chemical-free’ life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.
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No son inventos de la FIFA: Roma también tuvo sus palcos VIP
Los palcos VIP no son nuevos: en el año 194 a.e.c. Roma decidió que las primeras filas de asientos estarían reservadas para los senadores, la élite política y económica de...
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El arma secreta de la Roja contra el calor en el Mundial: chalecos que no son de hielo
Los nuevos chalecos que llevan los jugadores antes y después de salir al campo podrían ser la solución a los golpes de calor. Incorporan una tecnología de gestión térmica diseñada...
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Heatwaves: expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
Academics have been testing out how best to deal with heatwaves in two neighbouring homes to see what works.