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Rethinking Puberty: Inside The Brain’s Second Remodeling

New research shows adolescence is a crucial window for learning, creativity, and early mental health care, with parents helping most by guiding rather than controlling.
Rethinking Puberty: Inside The Brain’s Second Remodeling
New research shows adolescence is a crucial window for learning, creativity, and early mental health care, with parents helping most by guiding rather than controlling.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Avalanche In Nepal, Reinhold Messner And The Art Of Not Dying

After the November 3 Yalung Ri avalanche that killed an Italian climber and at least six others, Reinhold Messner argues the Himalaya are inherently hostile, urges preparation over easy blame, and notes the Panbari missing are a…
Avalanche In Nepal, Reinhold Messner And The Art Of Not Dying
After the November 3 Yalung Ri avalanche that killed an Italian climber and at least six others, Reinhold Messner argues the Himalaya are inherently hostile, urges preparation over easy blame, and notes the Panbari missing are a separate case.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Putin’s Medieval Mindset And The Return Of The “Anglo-Saxons”

By resurrecting the “Anglo-Saxon threat,” Putin’s Russia is using history as a weapon — turning old myths into modern geopolitics.
Putin’s Medieval Mindset And The Return Of The “Anglo-Saxons”
By resurrecting the “Anglo-Saxon threat,” Putin’s Russia is using history as a weapon — turning old myths into modern geopolitics.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The New Sunni Order: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Arrives At The White House

Ahmed al-Sharaa is the first Syrian president to make an official visit to the United States, but more importantly, he is the first former member of Al Qaeda to enter the White House. It marks Donald Trump's bold bet on the…
The New Sunni Order: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Arrives At The White House
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the first Syrian president to make an official visit to the United States, but more importantly, he is the first former member of Al Qaeda to enter the White House. It marks Donald Trump's bold bet on the Saudi-led Sunni consolidation in the Middle East.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Vicarious Trauma: The Emotional Burnout Of “Doomscrolling”

At a time when tragedy is broadcast in real time, we are experiencing collective trauma without even realizing it. 
Vicarious Trauma: The Emotional Burnout Of “Doomscrolling”
At a time when tragedy is broadcast in real time, we are experiencing collective trauma without even realizing it. 
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Whistleblower To Accused, The Paradox Of Ukraine’s Pavlo Barbul

A former defense industry insider, once praised for exposing corruption, stands accused of the same abuses. His accuser was recently murdered.
Whistleblower To Accused, The Paradox Of Ukraine’s Pavlo Barbul
A former defense industry insider, once praised for exposing corruption, stands accused of the same abuses. His accuser was recently murdered.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sickness Behavior: How A Common Cold Can Trigger Low-Grade Depression

Researchers say “sickness behavior” mimics mild depression as immune cytokines signal the brain to conserve energy, making people listless and withdrawn. Yet it differs from true depression and varies widely depending on…
Sickness Behavior: How A Common Cold Can Trigger Low-Grade Depression
Researchers say “sickness behavior” mimics mild depression as immune cytokines signal the brain to conserve energy, making people listless and withdrawn. Yet it differs from true depression and varies widely depending on mindset, stress and loneliness.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
With OpenAI’s Data Center, Argentina Can Become A Major New Tech Power

The arrival of OpenAI in Patagonia marks the beginning of a new hub: a southern location combining clean energy, scientific talent, and political stability. 
With OpenAI’s Data Center, Argentina Can Become A Major New Tech Power
The arrival of OpenAI in Patagonia marks the beginning of a new hub: a southern location combining clean energy, scientific talent, and political stability. 
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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The AI Therapy Illusion: Why ChatGPT Can’t Replace A Good Ol’ Shrink

Chatbots weren’t designed for mental health, but they’re increasingly used for therapy. What are the risks and benefits?
The AI Therapy Illusion: Why ChatGPT Can’t Replace A Good Ol’ Shrink
Chatbots weren’t designed for mental health, but they’re increasingly used for therapy. What are the risks and benefits?
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November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
El Fasher To Abu Dhabi, Tracing The Foreign Sponsors Fueling Sudan’s War

The fall of El Fasher in Darfur has thrust Sudan’s forgotten war back into view. But behind the horror and beyond the headlines lies a deeper truth: that regional powers are prolonging the conflict, and the international…
El Fasher To Abu Dhabi, Tracing The Foreign Sponsors Fueling Sudan’s War
The fall of El Fasher in Darfur has thrust Sudan’s forgotten war back into view. But behind the horror and beyond the headlines lies a deeper truth: that regional powers are prolonging the conflict, and the international community remains shamefully silent.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Libya Pact, Border Deaths And The Moral Failure Of “Fortress Europe”

A warning from Monica Minardi, president of the Italian branch of Doctors Without Borders, on how EU and Italian policies dehumanize migrants, empower Libyan abuses, strip reception services, and dodge safe legal routes as the…
Libya Pact, Border Deaths And The Moral Failure Of “Fortress Europe”
A warning from Monica Minardi, president of the Italian branch of Doctors Without Borders, on how EU and Italian policies dehumanize migrants, empower Libyan abuses, strip reception services, and dodge safe legal routes as the "Fortress Europe" deal is silently renewed.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Exercise Can Wait, Making Peace With Myself At 41

Balancing family, work and self-expectations, our 40-something writer realized that forcing a fitness routine wasn’t the answer — for now.
Exercise Can Wait, Making Peace With Myself At 41
Balancing family, work and self-expectations, our 40-something writer realized that forcing a fitness routine wasn’t the answer — for now.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Lessons Learned After The Democrats’ Election Victories

As Democrats secured a series of victories across the country on Tuesday, what lessons will Donald Trump draw? Or will he instead be tempted to take an authoritarian leap forward, as many of his opponents fear? Three key lessons from an…
Lessons Learned After The Democrats’ Election Victories
As Democrats secured a series of victories across the country on Tuesday, what lessons will Donald Trump draw? Or will he instead be tempted to take an authoritarian leap forward, as many of his opponents fear? Three key lessons from an election that may have changed everything in the United States.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Faith Filter — Sister Rosalía And TikTok’s Revival Of “Christiancore”

Faith goes viral as Gen Z reimagines devotion through hashtags and high fashion.
Faith Filter — Sister Rosalía And TikTok’s Revival Of “Christiancore”
Faith goes viral as Gen Z reimagines devotion through hashtags and high fashion.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
How Police Can Use Your Smart Gadgets To Solve Crimes

A Wolfenbüttel research team, working with local police, is testing ways to use data from everyday devices to reconstruct break-ins, while Germany’s strict privacy rules and court orders limit access as a prototype tool targets a debut next…
How Police Can Use Your Smart Gadgets To Solve Crimes
A Wolfenbüttel research team, working with local police, is testing ways to use data from everyday devices to reconstruct break-ins, while Germany’s strict privacy rules and court orders limit access as a prototype tool targets a debut next year.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
With Each New Release, “Hostage Diplomacy” Is Here To Stay

The last two French citizens imprisoned in Iran, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were released in Tehran. They were considered “state hostages,” an increasingly common problem, not only in Iran.
With Each New Release, “Hostage Diplomacy” Is Here To Stay
The last two French citizens imprisoned in Iran, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were released in Tehran. They were considered “state hostages,” an increasingly common problem, not only in Iran.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Falling Birth Rates? Don’t Blame Feminism, Blame The Internet

Why are birth rates continuing to fall? Beyond old conservative-progressive social debates, we must look at the way screens have changed our daily lives — creating barriers to the most basic starting point for procreation: face-to-face…
Falling Birth Rates? Don’t Blame Feminism, Blame The Internet
Why are birth rates continuing to fall? Beyond old conservative-progressive social debates, we must look at the way screens have changed our daily lives — creating barriers to the most basic starting point for procreation: face-to-face human connection.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Why I Parted Ways With My Apple Watch, Forever

It tracked my every move and kept me disciplined, but also kept me chained. What began as motivation slowly turned into addiction and invasion.
Why I Parted Ways With My Apple Watch, Forever
It tracked my every move and kept me disciplined, but also kept me chained. What began as motivation slowly turned into addiction and invasion.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
How The Battle Of Pokrovsk Could Sway The Future Of Ukraine — And Europe

The strategically important city of Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, is the scene of intense fighting between Russian attackers and Ukrainian defenders. This is an important test as Vladimir Putin seeks to assert his…
How The Battle Of Pokrovsk Could Sway The Future Of Ukraine — And Europe
The strategically important city of Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, is the scene of intense fighting between Russian attackers and Ukrainian defenders. This is an important test as Vladimir Putin seeks to assert his dominance on the ground, not only over Ukraine but also over Europe.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Latin America, The Deadliest Region For Environmental Activists

In 2024, there were 146 murders and long-term disappearances of environmental and land activists, according to a report by the NGO Global Witness.
Latin America, The Deadliest Region For Environmental Activists
In 2024, there were 146 murders and long-term disappearances of environmental and land activists, according to a report by the NGO Global Witness.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A Backlash In Bangladesh Against Transgender Citizens

With conservatism on the rise, the capital’s third-gender and trans people retreat from public life, erasing the identities they once fought to display.
A Backlash In Bangladesh Against Transgender Citizens
With conservatism on the rise, the capital’s third-gender and trans people retreat from public life, erasing the identities they once fought to display.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Rabin Assassination, Thirty Years On

The anniversary of the former prime minister’s assassination comes at a moment when both Israeli and Palestinian extremists have the upper hand. But it is at least a reminder that belief in a resolution to the Middle East conflict once existed, on both…
The Rabin Assassination, Thirty Years On
The anniversary of the former prime minister’s assassination comes at a moment when both Israeli and Palestinian extremists have the upper hand. But it is at least a reminder that belief in a resolution to the Middle East conflict once existed, on both sides.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
How China’s Boom In PhDs Is Distorting Academia — And Destroying Careers

Researchers in China say a rising number of unemployed university graduates feel as though they are being forced to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees. It is distorting the entire Chinese academia system.
How China’s Boom In PhDs Is Distorting Academia — And Destroying Careers
Researchers in China say a rising number of unemployed university graduates feel as though they are being forced to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees. It is distorting the entire Chinese academia system.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Gender Inequalities: How India’s Caste And Patriarchal Systems Are Linked

The burden of maintaining the "purity" of caste falls unequally on women.
Gender Inequalities: How India’s Caste And Patriarchal Systems Are Linked
The burden of maintaining the "purity" of caste falls unequally on women.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Putin’s Stalled War: Economics, Manpower, Missed Chances

Russia is now faces slipping growth, high inflation, recruiting shortfalls, a static front, and a squandered opening with Trump, while Europe stiffens support for Ukraine and new U.S. sanctions hit its energy giants.
Putin’s Stalled War: Economics, Manpower, Missed Chances
Russia is now faces slipping growth, high inflation, recruiting shortfalls, a static front, and a squandered opening with Trump, while Europe stiffens support for Ukraine and new U.S. sanctions hit its energy giants.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM