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Comment le QI est devenu l’obsession de l’Amérique
Depuis plus d’un siècle, les États-Unis entretiennent une relation obsessionnelle avec le quotient intellectuel.
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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.
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Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat
Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.
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Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.