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Gaza aid dries up as Israeli blockade enters a third month
Israel has blockaded all entrances to the Gaza Strip since March. While pummeling the strip with airstrikes, it has banned any food, water, shelter or medication from being trucked into the ...
Católicos de todo el mundo expresan sus esperanzas para el nuevo papa
Entre los aproximadamente 1.400 millones de católicos en todo el mundo, muchos esperan con ansias el próximo cónclave del ...
Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury
Pushing down on the handlebars redirects some impact through the stroller’s wheels, reducing the load on the legs. This lower impact force decreases the risk of common injuries such as shin splints, ...
Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects
Given the challenges in using predictive machine learning effectively and fairly, predictive policing raises significant ethical concerns. Absent technological fixes on the horizon, there is an ...
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Research suggests it may be possible to improve overall writing and reading through handwriting instruction.
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
(THE CONVERSATION) Whether you’re using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people ...
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Yet the U.S. depends heavily on imports for most critical materials. In 2024 the U.S. imported 80% of rare earth elements it used, 100% of gallium and natural graphite, and 48% to 76% of lithium, ...
Even judges appointed by Trump are ruling against him
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Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy
My research on Latin American countries has shown that the presence of a Peace Corps program improves the popular perception of the U.S. among communities there. A good reputation fosters goodwill and ...
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the termination of taxpayer support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that helps fund American ...
Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life
Carbonate minerals contain carbon dioxide, which, when present in the atmosphere, warms a planet. These minerals suggest that carbon dioxide could have previously existed in the atmosphere in larger ...
Texas A&M football position analysis: Aggies return some seasoned running backs
The Aggies bring back a pair of last season's top runners in Le'Veon Moss and Amari Daniels while Rueben Owens is returning ...