What is a fatwa?
The attack on Salman Rushdie promptly led to speculation if the attacker had been influenced by the 1989 fatwa against the…
August 17, 2022
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Prosecuting a president is divisive and sometimes destabilizing – here's why many countries do it an
Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose…
August 16, 2022
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Influential oil company scenarios for combating climate change don't actually meet the Paris Agreeme
Most claiming to be compatible with the climate agreement show a strong continuing reliance on natural gas and coal.
August 16, 2022
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The next US energy boom could be wind power in the Gulf of Mexico
The US is a latecomer to offshore wind development, but President Biden has set big goals for expanding it. The Gulf of…
August 16, 2022
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From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on
Plant care advice abounds on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – but not all of it is good. A plant expert debunks…
August 16, 2022
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Excelling as a musician takes practice and requires opportunities – not just lucky genes
Access to instruments and instruction, along with encouragement at home and at school during childhood and early adulthood,…
August 16, 2022
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How Stoicism influenced music from the French Renaissance to Pink Floyd
Stoicism can easily be misread as pessimistic because of its relentless focus on mortality and fragility. But its core message…
August 16, 2022
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1 in 10 teachers say they've been attacked by students
Calls for tougher laws against assaults on teachers have been thwarted by efforts to keep kids in school.
August 16, 2022
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GOP 'message laundering' turns violent, extremist reactions to search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago into acc
Threats to law enforcement have risen in the aftermath of the FBI raid on former President Trump’s Florida estate. Does…
August 15, 2022
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You don't have to be a spy to violate the Espionage Act – and other crucial facts about the law Trum
Two national security law experts explain how the Espionage Act isn’t only about international intrigue, and share other…
August 15, 2022
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Wyoming GOP voters are on the brink of ousting Liz Cheney for her outspoken criticism of Donald Trum
Liz Cheney has been a conservative GOP congressional policymaker since 2016. But when she turned against Donald Trump, GOP…
August 15, 2022
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Why do animals have tails?
An anthropologist explains some of the many ways animals use their tails, from balancing as they walk to attracting a mate.
August 15, 2022
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War in Ukraine highlights the growing strategic importance of private satellite companies – especial
Private satellite companies have boomed in recent years, and many experts have wondered what role they would play in a conflict.…
August 15, 2022
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Which microbes live in your gut? A microbiologist tries at-home test kits to see what they reveal ab
The types of microbes residing in your gut can affect your mental and physical health. Home microbiome tests promise to…
August 15, 2022
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Religions have long known that getting away from it all is good for the mind, body and spirit
Rituals of rest and contemplation are woven into many religious traditions around the world.
August 15, 2022
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Computer science benefits students with learning disabilities – but not always for the long term
While computer science courses can help students with learning disabilities see themselves in careers in the field, they…
August 15, 2022
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A year after the fall of Kabul, Taliban's false commitments on terrorism have been fully exposed
The Taliban promised not to allow Afghanistan to be used by groups seeking to attack the US, yet terrorist groups have only…
August 15, 2022
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