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One Ride On Riyadh’s New Metro Reveals The Rapid Saudi Transformation

Since the opening of six automated lines in the Saudi capital last December, more than 122 million journeys have been made on public transport.
One Ride On Riyadh’s New Metro Reveals The Rapid Saudi Transformation
Since the opening of six automated lines in the Saudi capital last December, more than 122 million journeys have been made on public transport.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How One Neuroscientist Is Trying to Rewrite the Human Mind

In a new book, Steve Ramirez explores the potential of memory manipulation to ease depression and other afflictions.
How One Neuroscientist Is Trying to Rewrite the Human Mind
In a new book, Steve Ramirez explores the potential of memory manipulation to ease depression and other afflictions.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Making Space: Why The Next Industrial Leap Will Not Start On Earth

Space research is becoming a laboratory for technologies that return to Earth as concrete advances for industry, science and daily life.
Making Space: Why The Next Industrial Leap Will Not Start On Earth
Space research is becoming a laboratory for technologies that return to Earth as concrete advances for industry, science and daily life.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Short Nap, Big Claims: What Science Says About “Non-Sleep Deep Rest”

A sharp mind despite little sleep, and easier nights ahead? Non-sleep deep rest, or “sleep yoga,” promises just that. But what does science actually say about this latest wellness trend?
Short Nap, Big Claims: What Science Says About “Non-Sleep Deep Rest”
A sharp mind despite little sleep, and easier nights ahead? Non-sleep deep rest, or “sleep yoga,” promises just that. But what does science actually say about this latest wellness trend?
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November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We May Lose Our Children — French General’s Stark Warning For A Europe Facing Russian Aggression

A controversial warning from France’s Army Chief of Staff coincides with sabotage in Poland and a divisive Russian-American plan for Ukraine, raising concerns about Europe’s security.
We May Lose Our Children — French General’s Stark Warning For A Europe Facing Russian Aggression
A controversial warning from France’s Army Chief of Staff coincides with sabotage in Poland and a divisive Russian-American plan for Ukraine, raising concerns about Europe’s security.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Delirium Of Omnipotence: When AI Tries To Replace God

From embryo editing to dreams of eternal life, Silicon Valley’s new faith in machines blurs the line between progress and eugenics, raising the question of what humanity is willing to sacrifice for perfection.
Delirium Of Omnipotence: When AI Tries To Replace God
From embryo editing to dreams of eternal life, Silicon Valley’s new faith in machines blurs the line between progress and eugenics, raising the question of what humanity is willing to sacrifice for perfection.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Poor Women, Faux Altruism: Inside Colombia’s Booming Surrogacy Trade

With no clear law in place, Colombia’s surrogacy network expands through loopholes, intermediaries and vulnerable women. An exclusive investigative report by La Marea.
Poor Women, Faux Altruism: Inside Colombia’s Booming Surrogacy Trade
With no clear law in place, Colombia’s surrogacy network expands through loopholes, intermediaries and vulnerable women. An exclusive investigative report by La Marea.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Elon Musk, AI And Holocaust Denialism — A Stress Test For Europe

An investigation has been opened into Grok, Elon Musk’s generative AI, after it gave Holocaust-denying answers. The problem comes from the reference data it uses and from differences between Europe and the United States. This raises…
Elon Musk, AI And Holocaust Denialism — A Stress Test For Europe
An investigation has been opened into Grok, Elon Musk’s generative AI, after it gave Holocaust-denying answers. The problem comes from the reference data it uses and from differences between Europe and the United States. This raises questions about digital regulation at a time when Europe wants to ease the few rules that currently exist.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
High-Tech Lemons: Why New Cars Keep Breaking Down

Packed with more and more digitally-powered features, today’s vehicles are more advanced than ever, and more prone to failure. As recalls surge, experts warn that the race for innovation may be pushing quality control to the limit.
High-Tech Lemons: Why New Cars Keep Breaking Down
Packed with more and more digitally-powered features, today’s vehicles are more advanced than ever, and more prone to failure. As recalls surge, experts warn that the race for innovation may be pushing quality control to the limit.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In The Age Of Infinite Data, The Only Path To Freedom Is Knowing How To Turn It Off

In a world of excessive information, genuine and authentic freedom nowadays is not in accessing more, but in knowing what to give up.
In The Age Of Infinite Data, The Only Path To Freedom Is Knowing How To Turn It Off
In a world of excessive information, genuine and authentic freedom nowadays is not in accessing more, but in knowing what to give up.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Blood Smartphones? Congolese Mining And The Human Cost Of High Tech

An accident in an illegal mine near Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has left at least 70 people dead. It is yet another tragedy in a region where hundreds of thousands of people work with no rules or safety measures,…
Blood Smartphones? Congolese Mining And The Human Cost Of High Tech
An accident in an illegal mine near Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has left at least 70 people dead. It is yet another tragedy in a region where hundreds of thousands of people work with no rules or safety measures, extracting the minerals used in our digital devices. It's the latest chapter of a recurring story of exploitation.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Both Elon Musk And His Italian Critics Miss The Real Demographic Crisis

Economist Tommaso Nannicini argues that the true threat to the country is not low fertility, but the steady flight of young talent that weakens growth, innovation, and the future of the welfare state.
Both Elon Musk And His Italian Critics Miss The Real Demographic Crisis
Economist Tommaso Nannicini argues that the true threat to the country is not low fertility, but the steady flight of young talent that weakens growth, innovation, and the future of the welfare state.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Science Of Unlearning Pain: A New German Approach To Chronic Suffering

Chronic pain affects millions and often resists medical treatment. German researchers are exploring how the brain’s pain matrix can be retrained, offering hope to those trapped in cycles of constant pain.
The Science Of Unlearning Pain: A New German Approach To Chronic Suffering
Chronic pain affects millions and often resists medical treatment. German researchers are exploring how the brain’s pain matrix can be retrained, offering hope to those trapped in cycles of constant pain.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
France’s 100 Rafales For Ukraine: The Stakes Behind A Spectacular Announcement

France has promised to deliver 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine, but the planes won’t be appearing in Ukrainian skies for a long while. The real issue is Ukraine’s long-term military alignment within European defense…
France’s 100 Rafales For Ukraine: The Stakes Behind A Spectacular Announcement
France has promised to deliver 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine, but the planes won’t be appearing in Ukrainian skies for a long while. The real issue is Ukraine’s long-term military alignment within European defense cooperation. But the funding for such a program remains an open question.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Inside Awaza: The Glittering Ghost Town Of Turkmenistan’s Gas Empire

This isolated Central Asian nation, ruled by a tightly controlled regime and sitting on vast natural gas reserves, is being driven to seek new energy markets as the war in Ukraine reshapes global supply routes.
Inside Awaza: The Glittering Ghost Town Of Turkmenistan’s Gas Empire
This isolated Central Asian nation, ruled by a tightly controlled regime and sitting on vast natural gas reserves, is being driven to seek new energy markets as the war in Ukraine reshapes global supply routes.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Has India’s “City Beautiful” Chandigarh Sold Its Soul?

The author remembers a Chandigarh of proportion and quiet pride and mourns what its beauty has become.
Has India’s “City Beautiful” Chandigarh Sold Its Soul?
The author remembers a Chandigarh of proportion and quiet pride and mourns what its beauty has become.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
How U.S.–Saudi Dealings Are Triggering Tensions With Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected in Washington on Tuesday, a visit that is preceded by a series of contradictory signals that reflect the kingdom’s current standing with the U.S. president. Every detail of the trip will…
How U.S.–Saudi Dealings Are Triggering Tensions With Israel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected in Washington on Tuesday, a visit that is preceded by a series of contradictory signals that reflect the kingdom’s current standing with the U.S. president. Every detail of the trip will be closely examined, especially in Israel.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
When A German Politician Cites “Patriotism” In His Call For Syrian Refugees To Go Back Home

When conservative German politician Jens Spahn urges Syrian refugees to return home out of “patriotic duty,” his words reveal more about Germany’s politics than about the Syrians themselves.
When A German Politician Cites “Patriotism” In His Call For Syrian Refugees To Go Back Home
When conservative German politician Jens Spahn urges Syrian refugees to return home out of “patriotic duty,” his words reveal more about Germany’s politics than about the Syrians themselves.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Religion Of Scale, How America’s Evangelicals Measure Faith In Numbers

Why do a few U.S. megachurches boom while most barely survive? A decade of data reveals the secrets — and limits — of evangelical growth.
The Religion Of Scale, How America’s Evangelicals Measure Faith In Numbers
Why do a few U.S. megachurches boom while most barely survive? A decade of data reveals the secrets — and limits — of evangelical growth.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How Smartphones (And Their Pins) Sap Meaning From Our Cities

Smartphones have transformed the way we go about our lives. Street names, squares — even the very sense of place itself — seem to have vanished.
How Smartphones (And Their Pins) Sap Meaning From Our Cities
Smartphones have transformed the way we go about our lives. Street names, squares — even the very sense of place itself — seem to have vanished.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Does That Feel Good? Rethinking How We Talk About Sex

Sex educator Joris Kern explains to German weekly Die Zeit why good sex is not about rules or performance, but about curiosity and the courage to ask and listen.
Does That Feel Good? Rethinking How We Talk About Sex
Sex educator Joris Kern explains to German weekly Die Zeit why good sex is not about rules or performance, but about curiosity and the courage to ask and listen.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our Love-Hate Relationship With AI Is All About How Our Brain Works

Why do some people love using artificial intelligence tools while others feel anxious or suspicious of them? The answer isn’t just about how AI works. It’s about how we work.
Our Love-Hate Relationship With AI Is All About How Our Brain Works
Why do some people love using artificial intelligence tools while others feel anxious or suspicious of them? The answer isn’t just about how AI works. It’s about how we work.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Beijing’s “Evil Witch” Comment Is A New Low in China-Japan Relations

For declaring that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would be an “existential threat” to Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been the target of a hostile campaign in China. The Taiwan issue remains explosive, especially…
Beijing’s “Evil Witch” Comment Is A New Low in China-Japan Relations
For declaring that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would be an “existential threat” to Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been the target of a hostile campaign in China. The Taiwan issue remains explosive, especially given Donald Trump’s ambiguous stance.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A Bugging Question: Is It Time To Rethink Biological Control?

Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.
A Bugging Question: Is It Time To Rethink Biological Control?
Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Twin Towers To Bataclan: Two Juliettes, Bound Across The Atlantic By Terror’s Toll

They’re both named Juliette. One is American, the other French. Each lost her father to a terror attack — the first in 9/11 in New York, the other in Paris, ten years ago. Out of shared grief, a rare friendship was…
Twin Towers To Bataclan: Two Juliettes, Bound Across The Atlantic By Terror’s Toll
They’re both named Juliette. One is American, the other French. Each lost her father to a terror attack — the first in 9/11 in New York, the other in Paris, ten years ago. Out of shared grief, a rare friendship was born between the two Juliettes across the Atlantic.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM