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The U.S. and Iraq have fundamentally different visions for what disarming Iranian-backed militias actually means, and that gap is making Washington's demands increasingly difficult for Baghdad to meet.
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From colorful orbs to delicate spirals, heating and manipulating glass allows artists to create beautiful translucent sculptures. Here’s the science of #glassblowing:
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Adding more political parties could actually make it harder for voters to be represented fairly.
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Researchers are pooling stem cells from hundreds of people in lab dishes to understand why some individuals get sick from the flu while others don't, and why a lifelong smoker might outlive a young athlete.
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‘Honey traps’ have long been used to gain an advantage over a rival. In China, it is a tactic documented in stories that go back 2 millennia.
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The British successfully strangled Iran's oil exports in the early 1950s.
Today's U.S. blockade confronts an Iran equipped with drone networks, proxy forces and the power to attack shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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A new study found nitrate hot spots in some unexpected places, including the Rocky Mountains and the Sahara Desert.
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Racial profiling by police extends beyond just looking at the race of the driver. Young Black men in Philly are more likely to be pulled over if driving with friends, according to a criminologist.
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Food is medicine aims to help patients prevent or manage chronic illnesses by eating food that supports their health.
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When floods, heat waves and other climate disasters cost companies money, the results can shape their willingness to invest there in the future.
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Three political scientists found that visible Muslim representation can make public institutions seem fairer and encourage Muslim Americans to participate in politics.
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At-home testing kits for cervical cancer, alongside HPV vaccines and mobile clinics, can help rural women get the care they need.
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Washington has reportedly warned of consequences should Baghdad not rein in pro-Iranian groups.
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Income tax increases and surcharges on high earners are cropping up around the country, along with taxes on the extra homes that the wealthiest Americans own.
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Without explicit conversations and learning about race and racial inequality, children might believe stereotypes and draw other false assumptions about others.
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Weather warnings can help save lives by providing advice people can act on before, during and after a disaster.
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#COP31: Governments around the world are promising to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But new research finds that the power plants they own are among the biggest polluters – and the slowest to clean up (thread) ⬇️
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Why the disconnect? Government-owned utilities often face competing pressures: keeping electricity affordable, supporting jobs and generating revenue.
That can make it harder to move away from coal and other fossil fuels, even when climate policies are in place.
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As world leaders meet for the U.N. #climate summit, the findings point to a key challenge:
Governments can't just make climate promises. They also need to make sure the power plants they own are actually cutting emissions.
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