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Understanding France’s Polycrisis
An autumn of discontent has gripped the country ahead of its presidential election.
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Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem.
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Why are the Democratic Socialists of America are so successful? | Akin Olla
There’s an unsung reason for the organization’s success even as other leftwing groups face a bumpy road A lot has been written recently in an effort to understand the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and how we’ve risen to such prominence in a short time. It is clear that we reflect a growing disillusionment…
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Webb finds a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world
The James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the rocky lava world HD 3167 b has an atmosphere, despite circling its star every 24 hours under extreme heat. The surprising discovery could help scientists understand how rocky planets retain atmospheres and what the young, molten Earth may once have…
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Understanding Canada’s Europe Pivot
You sent us your questions about the prime minister’s plan to form a closer relationship with the European Union. Our Canada bureau chief answers them.
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Arteta helped me understand the game - Wilshere
Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere shares his love for coaching and explains how Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta influnced his style.
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The planetary wave headed for California isn’t what you think it is
A rather strong "planetary wave" recently slammed into South America and is making its way toward California. In case you're worried about headlines warning of the supposedly "freak" phenomenon "bringing trouble," it's worth understanding what this wave really is and isn't. Called a Kelvin wave, it's carrying warm…
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Are Babies Conscious?
By pinpointing when it begins in young humans, scientists hope to better understand what consciousness is, and how it arises, in all of us.
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From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health
While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health.
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‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence – podcast
Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within it By Samanth Subramanian. Read by Mikhail Sen
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October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
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