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‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan

In Japanese society, prostitution is often framed as a necessary evil – a way to maintain social harmony by providing men with an outlet for...

yesterday 30

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Marta Fanasca

Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement

Diabetes develops when the body fails to manage its blood glucose levels. One form of diabetes causes the body to not respond to insulin at all....

yesterday 10

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Vinny Negi

Should I worry about mold growing in my home?

Mold growth in your home can be unsettling. Blackened spots and dusty patches on the walls are signs that something is amiss, but it is important...

yesterday 7

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Nicholas Money

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

Is it possible to bridge America’s stark political divisions? In the wake of a presidential election that many feared could tear the U.S. apart,...

yesterday 4

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Alex Hinton

75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina

On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, preparing to take the...

yesterday 1

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Shannon Toll

Young families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters

Young families with children are a shrinking part of the U.S. population in many areas. The decline is especially pronounced in major urban...

yesterday 10

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Biswa Das

Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control

The West Coast’s rainy season has arrived in force, as an atmospheric river carrying moisture from the tropics joins a bomb cyclone off the...

yesterday 0

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Chad Hecht

Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show

Companies around the world are increasingly committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions to slow and ultimately reverse climate change. One...

yesterday 1

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L. Beril Toktay

Blurry, morphing and surreal – a new AI aesthetic is emerging in film

Type text into AI image and video generators, and you’ll often see outputs of unusual, sometimes creepy, pictures. In a way, this is a feature, not...

yesterday 0

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Holly Willis

Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company

OpenAI, the tech company that created the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is at a crossroads. It began as a nonprofit dedicated to developing artificial...

yesterday 0

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Jill Horwitz

Why does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments

Since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has moved quickly to name his picks for key cabinet posts such as attorney general and the...

previous day 10

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Jennifer Selin

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology’s impact on...

previous day 10

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Rinanda Shaleha

An 83-year -old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet

How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have explored some possibilities. In his 2019 novel “Fall,” science fiction...

previous day 10

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Roger J. Kreuz

The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain

Horror films draw us into a world where our deepest anxieties are laid bare. They illuminate the darker recesses of the human psyche – ones that...

previous day 10

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Kerry Hegarty

What Ukraine can now do with longer-range US missiles − and how that could affect the course of the war

The outgoing Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.- supplied longer-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia territory,...

previous day 6

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Benjamin Jensen

Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers

It’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black. Research shows that Black startup founders face...

previous day 6

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Sherrhonda Gibbs

Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Despite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They’re...

previous day 3

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Yekaterina Bezrukova

Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone

Under pressure from customers and investors, many U.S. companies have pledged to voluntarily reduce their impact on the climate. But that doesn’t...

previous day 8

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Zdravka Tzankova

Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House

Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a governing “trifecta”: control over the executive...

previous day 3

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Charlie Hunt

Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities

Everyone knows that climate change has consequences, such as a higher likelihood of severe floods, hurricanes and droughts. But here’s a...

previous day 7

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James Harper

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene...

monday 20

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Andrew J. Hoffman

Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing

Philadelphia’s K-8 public school students are being taught a new literacy curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It’s called...

monday 10

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Mary Jean Tecce Decarlo

Robo price-fixing : Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents

Of all the reasons it could be hard to pay rent each month, did you have an algorithm-powered illegal cartel on your list? Millions of people...

monday 10

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Roger Alford

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

Imagine – it’s the mid-1800s, and you’re riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but...

monday 10

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Jud Ready

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to...

monday 2

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Beth Ann Malow

Dorothy Allison was an authentic voice for the poor, capturing the beauty, humor and pain of working-class life in America

Dorothy Allison, who died on Nov. 5, 2024, published her first novel, “Bastard Out of Carolina,” in 1992, when she was 42 years old. She mined her...

monday 2

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Lennard J. Davis

Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence

In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and...

monday 2

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Monic Behnken

Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving

Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are financial accounts funded by donors to support future charitable work. This kind of giving differs greatly from...

monday 1

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Brian Mittendorf

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president

Former President Donald Trump is the president-elect. He is also a convicted felon, thanks to a jury verdict after a trial in New York state court...

monday 9

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Dakota Rudesill

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In...

15.11.2024 30

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Angie Brown

As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space

With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for what could be a celestial treat – you might see shooting stars, and...

15.11.2024 10

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Mark Boslough

Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications

When the Supreme Court struck down race-based admissions at American colleges and universities just over a year ago, many predicted U.S. campuses...

15.11.2024 10

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Karly Sarita Ford

Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in the new administration. The idea of Trump, a...

15.11.2024 10

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Rachel Meade

Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race

An oracle erred badly. The most impressive results were turned in by a little-known company in Brazil. A nagging problem reemerged, and some media...

15.11.2024 2

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W. Joseph Campbell

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing...

15.11.2024 2

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Xinyu Huang

Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic...

15.11.2024 2

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Sarguru Subash

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