Erin

Erin

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Monkeypox is now a national public health emergency in the U.S. – an epidemiologist explains what this means

Monkeypox is now a national public health emergency in the U.S. – an epidemiologist explains what this means

After news broke that the U.S. declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency,...

Politics
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Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan raises temperatures, but it’s in everyone’s interest to cool them down again

Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan raises temperatures, but it’s in everyone’s interest to cool them down again

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit to Taiwan has been ill-timed...

Politics
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Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried

Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried

One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked is...

Society
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China has a new global development initiative, but who will actually benefit from it?

China has a new global development initiative, but who will actually benefit from it?

China’s well-publicized Belt and Road Initiative to invest in infrastructure projects...

Science
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What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience

What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience

There is a growing recognition of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion...

Society
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The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment – here’s where resolutions like this can lead

The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment – here’s where resolutions like this can lead

Climate change is already affecting much of the world’s population, with startlingly...

Society
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Charities that don’t embrace common financial norms tend to outperform their peers

Charities that don’t embrace common financial norms tend to outperform their peers

Charities following widely accepted norms for nonprofit financial management generally...

Society
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Handwritten diaries may feel old fashioned, but they offer insights that digital diaries just can’t match

Handwritten diaries may feel old fashioned, but they offer insights that digital diaries just can’t match

The first time I taught a college course called “The London Diary” for young Americans...

Politics
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Taiwan: Beijing reacts to Pelosi’s visit with live-fire exercises prompting fears of escalation

Taiwan: Beijing reacts to Pelosi’s visit with live-fire exercises prompting fears of escalation

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has reportedly fired several DF-15B ballistic...

Society
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Why are nuclear weapons so hard to get rid of? Because they’re tied up in nuclear countries’ sense of right and wrong

Why are nuclear weapons so hard to get rid of? Because they’re tied up in nuclear countries’ sense of right and wrong

Every five years, the nearly 200 member states of the Treaty on the Nonproliferation...

Science
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DNA test kits are changing donor-conceived families

DNA test kits are changing donor-conceived families

A law passed on April 1 2005 will have life-changing consequences for families across...

Technology
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Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives – if they’re involved in designing it

Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives – if they’re involved in designing it

Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions

Science
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Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs

Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs

Viruses that cause respiratory diseases like the flu and COVID-19 can lead to mild...

Economy
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Saudi Arabia's budget witnesses surplus after 2021 deficit

Saudi Arabia's budget witnesses surplus after 2021 deficit

Saudi Arabia's budget has witnessed a fiscal surplus of 135.4 billion riyals ($36.1...

Politics
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Ukraine disappointed in Lebanon decision to release ship carrying grain stolen by Russia

Ukraine disappointed in Lebanon decision to release ship carrying grain stolen by Russia

Ukraine has expressed its disappointment at Lebanon's decision to allow a ship allegedly...

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