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Tradwives want to ‘make patriarchy great again.’ A sociologist explains what they’re all about
This cultural trend is a politically meaningful symptom of broader structural inequalities.
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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going...
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Uncovering coded antisemitism online takes both human expertise and AI automation
Tracking hate speech online is challenging even when terms are explicit. Coded speech is harder to detect – but pairing AI tools with human research teams can help.
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Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.
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Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage
Due to the vagaries of her music manuscripts and the historical neglect of women composers, Bembo and her opera were overlooked for centuries.
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Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance
European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.
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Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.
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Rénovation, sobriété… Comment améliorer le bilan environnemental des immeubles français ?
Réduire l’empreinte environnementale du parc immobilier français est crucial. De nombreux leviers sont mobilisables en France pour accélérer cette dynamique.
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What are those orange balls on some power lines?
Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.
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Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?
Encountering a website that seems like it was designed to frustrate might leave you saying ‘there oughta be a law,’ but to have a case you need to show that...