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3 steps to build stress resilience using biological and seasonal rhythms

Stress resilience is affected by several cyclical processes, from individual and cellular-level mechanisms to the seasons.

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AI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers

The study doesn’t focus just on job loss; it also examines job gains and promotions.

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Making the Fed more accountable could fend off Trump’s threats. Here’s how

The difficult question is how far each form of accountability can go without compromising the independence the Fed needs to make monetary policy.

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This policy could encourage companies to use greener packaging, but states need to be aligned

7 states have passed extended producer responsibility while over a dozen additional states are considering EPR policies.

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Why social media algorithms feed you posts you dislike

The algorithms supplying your feeds may be designed to prioritize content that clashes with your values.

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Should you train like an elite athlete?

If elite athletes use supplements, does that mean everyone who exercises should use use them?

20.08.2026 20

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Are underwater data centers sustainable for AI infrastructure?

The real test is whether the ocean can become AI’s next computing frontier without becoming its next environmental problem.

19.08.2026 10

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Why one of the most common brain disorders is also one of the most misunderstood

The story of functional neurological disorder is beginning to turn a corner.

16.08.2026 20

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The surprising reason AI layoffs hurt worker productivity

One of the biggest hidden costs is that it makes employees fear for their jobs.

14.08.2026 20

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U.S. employers are relying more and more on ‘disposable’ workers. Here’s why

A labor economist explains the surge behind the 3 types of disposable workers.

13.08.2026 10

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How do Siri and Alexa sound so human? A computer engineer explains

This is the technology behind the human-like voices in computers, smartphones, and apps.

12.08.2026 10

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A fossil lost for 20 years just rewrote the map of dinosaur ancestry

Researchers at Brazil's Federal University of Santa Maria confirmed a 240-million-year-old species, after rediscovering a missing fossil fragment.

10.08.2026 10

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How SpaceX rockets could transform the global cargo system

Starfall could deliver critical medical products, deploy emergency disaster relief, or supply urgent defense support within a few hours.

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How the Trump administration is blocking the public’s right to protect the environment

For more than 50 years, citizen suits have been an effective part of cleaning up the environment in the U.S.

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Why a U.S. sovereign wealth fund for AI is harder than it sounds

Creating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.

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How to safely eat your greens during the cyclospora outbreak, according to an infectious disease expert

An outbreak caused by the cyclospora parasite has infected over 11,500 people across the U.S.

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French climate lawsuit over corporate emissions signals the next global legal fight

In addition to having repercussions in the U.S., the court’s ruling could add weight to lawsuits against companies in Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland.

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This fast-growing field is helping scientists pinpoint climate change’s impact on weather events

Extreme event attribution is helping researchers answer questions about wildfires, heat waves, and hurricanes.

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Sit back and watch the birds—your health will thank you, data shows

A psychologist says scientific research have cited consistent evidence to show spending time in nature leads to health improvements.

27.07.2026 10

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Rising temperatures are putting students at risk of heat-related illnesses, and schools are scrambling to adapt

Extreme heat has increased in frequency, intensity and duration, according to University researchers.

27.07.2026 10

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How to pitch the business case for sustainability and actually get companies on board

What entrepreneurs should understand is that sustainability applied early can give a company a big competitive advantage.

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Can the U.S. government legally gatekeep global access to AI models?

The disabling of Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 marked the first time the government used export controls to prevent foreign access to an AI service.

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Post-World Cup, can host cities turn their investments into long-term social impact?

The problem with social impacts is they can be transitory and soon disappear without deliberate efforts and strategies to sustain them.

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Feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle? Try these hacks to save money

Tomato prices have been in the headlines lately, but costs are soaring for fruits and vegetables across the board.

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LLMs like ChatGPT often prioritize Western moral values, research shows

There is a real risk of cultural bias if AI assumes the whole world ought to pursue the same values as the West.

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AI schools are multiplying, but the promise of AI tutoring is complicated

There is no clear evidence that AI or other kinds of computer-based tutors are superior to human tutors.

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Why you should be skeptical about financial advice from chatbots

Three things make financial advice especially treacherous for AI.

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Surge pricing hurts gig workers and consumers. Here’s how to fix it

Our research shows that gig workers and consumers alike can create a win-win outcome by shifting their approaches.

11.07.2026 20

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Data centers don’t pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs. Here’s why

Setting a price for electricity is straightforward in principle but complicated in execution.

10.07.2026 20

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The World Cup added $1 billion in security systems. What happens after the games end?

The real test is what happens after the World Cup ends and visitors go home.

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How D.C. looks has always been a political battleground. Here’s why

From the very beginning, the capital city was built to be seen.

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Social media marketers are stuck in a burnout trap. Here’s how to break free

What happens when scrolling is your job description?

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Does the World Cup favor democratic or autocratic nations?

The data shows that democracies are overrepresented at the World Cup and also tend to do better than authoritarian nations—but does that matter?

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American giving hit $617 billion in 2025 — and the Paul Allen effect exposes who’s really driving it

A $3.1 billion bequest from the Microsoft co-founder's estate — paid out seven years after his death — helped push charitable bequests to $62 billion.

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It could be more dangerous inside your house during a heat wave

Unlike outdoor air, which cools after sunset, an uninsulated home absorbs heat all day and releases it slowly at night.

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Can we trust scientific images in the era of AI?

Without guidelines and standards, science risks entering a world where every image can be questioned and no image carries inherent credibility.

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Why beef is about to get even more expensive this summer grilling season

The growing turmoil in the North American beef market risks further tightening supplies and raising prices.

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Messi, Mbappe, and other soccer stars employ these 5 psychological principles

Strikers such as England’s Harry Kane, France’s Kylian Mbappé and Norway’s Erling Haaland maintain attentional control under pressure.

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Why most U.S. workers are checked out and bosses are the last to know

The gap between how bosses see themselves and how workers actually experience them is no longer just a sitcom premise.

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Drone use could skyrocket after the FAA changes this rule

People could be allowed to fly drones beyond visual line of sight within a year or so.

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How World Cup ticket inflation reflects a bigger problem with pricing

The context involves at least three elements that critics have found particularly offensive.

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Florida’s insurance exodus is triggering a 2008-style chain reaction — with one critical difference

Can't get home insurance in Florida? Your neighbor's property value just became your problem too.

12.06.2026 30

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100,000 computer simulations picked this country to win the World Cup

The results show that Spain is favored to win with a probability of 14.5%.

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How authoritarian governments twist AI safety to coerce tech companies to comply

The trap of having to strip away guardrails isn’t an accident of competition; it’s being maintained by the government through incentives.

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Facial recognition is getting better at identifying you with AI. Here’s how it works

Advanced deep learning models have made facial recognition systems more accurate and reliable.

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ChatGPT may be able to diagnose medical issues, but we still need actual doctors. Here’s why

AI does not know what you have been through or what risk trade-offs you are willing to accept.

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Inflation is spreading through the U.S. economy beyond the pump

Fresh inflation data now suggests the challenge may be deeper and longer-lasting than many expected.

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To stay active or to step away: Older Americans face a double standard in the workplace

Society sends increasingly contradictory messages about what aging is supposed to look like.

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Should AI companies be legally obligated to report a human user contemplating violence?

Recent tragedies show AI’s potential role in violent events.

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Why men’s and women’s clothes have buttons and zippers on different sides

Buttons and zippers aren’t just practical. They also follow design traditions that became connected to gender over hundreds of years.

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