What is a dwarf planet?
The dwarf planets in our Solar System are cold, dark, far away and full of surprises.
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These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the proce
From pulling carbon dioxide out of the air to turning water into fuel, innovators are developing new technologies and pairing…
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Pope Francis' visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca, an advocate for teaching the g
Malta’s St. George Preca was canonized in 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI. As Pope Francis visits Malta, renewed attention is…
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What countries have nuclear weapons, and where are they?
Both the Russian and US arsenals boast thousands of nuclear weapons, located in various places around their own countries…
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The war in Ukraine ruins Russia's academic ties with the West
Decades of collaboration between Western and Russian universities have come to a halt because of the war in Ukraine. An…
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SCOTUS is about to decide whether a public school football coach can pray on the field
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, a case stemming from a football coach’s…
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Tomorrow's COVID safety guidelines will be different from today's – but that doesn't mean yesterday'
The constantly changing COVID-19 rules can be frustrating. But this pandemic is like no other public health crisis in history.…
April 1, 2022
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Medieval illustrated manuscripts reveal how upper-class women managed healthy households – overseein
This illustrated health manual dating back to the 13th century provides a glimpse of daily life in aristocratic households…
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Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine? A human rights expert looks at the warning signs
There are a few warning signs that genocide is happening. In the Russian war on Ukraine, all of those are present.
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Biden bets a million barrels a day will drive down soaring gas prices – what you need to know about
The total release could reach 180 million barrels over six months, which would make it the biggest in the history of the…
March 31, 2022
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The Human Genome Project pieced together only 92% of the DNA – now scientists have finally filled in
Advances in technology have enabled researchers to sequence the large regions of repetitive DNA that eluded the Human Genome…
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William Tecumseh Sherman knew the enduring cruelty of war
A career soldier and a careful scholar of the military profession, William Tecumseh Sherman knew that wars are part of human…
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Transgender people of color face unique challenges as gender discrimination and racism intersect
Being both trans and a person of color comes with a unique set of challenges. Collectively working toward overcoming these…
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Sri Lanka teeters on economic edge, from pandemic-fueled financial crisis and Ukraine war spillovers
Sri Lanka was already experiencing a severe economic and financial crisis. Then Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Seven months after the Taliban takeover, Afghan evacuees lack a clear path for resettlement in the U
The U.S. has promised to take in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. But there is concern that this could further complicate efforts…
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'Laugh right in its face' – a poet reflects on her craft's defiant role in the middle of a war
In the middle of a brutal war, poetry asserts its value, challenging the darkness and inhumanity.
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Transgender women are finding some respect in India, but a traditional gender-nonconforming group –
A sociologist explains that the ability to claim transgender identities in India may appear progressive, but this can further…
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