Erin

Erin

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Starving civilians is an ancient military tactic, but today it’s a war crime in Ukraine, Yemen, Tigray and elsewhere

Starving civilians is an ancient military tactic, but today it’s a war crime in Ukraine, Yemen, Tigray and elsewhere

A hideous contradiction is playing out in war-torn Ukraine. Thousands of Ukrainians...

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Psychologists have traditionally focused on the past – what if that’s all wrong?

Psychologists have traditionally focused on the past – what if that’s all wrong?

For over a century, psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers focused...

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Do optimists really live longer? Here’s what the research says

Do optimists really live longer? Here’s what the research says

Do you tend to see the glass as half full, rather than half empty?

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We have to be realistic about climate change and the war in Ukraine

We have to be realistic about climate change and the war in Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine War has lasted for four months and counting. It has raised various...

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Americans gave a near-record $485 billion to charity in 2021, despite surging inflation rates

Americans gave a near-record $485 billion to charity in 2021, despite surging inflation rates

Boosted by a strong year for stocks and swift economic growth, U.S. giving in 2021...

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Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear?

Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear?

Imagine traveling back in time and observing the oceans of 5 million years ago

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Kids’ neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

Kids’ neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work

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What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains

What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains

“PFAS? What’s PFAS?” You may be hearing that term in the news as the federal government...

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Airlines blast governments for messy pandemic response

Airlines blast governments for messy pandemic response

Global airlines hit out at governments on Monday for what the industry's leading...

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ConocoPhillips wins stake in Qatar LNG as Kaabi warns about high prices

ConocoPhillips wins stake in Qatar LNG as Kaabi warns about high prices

ConocoPhillips will take part in QatarEnergy's North Field LNG expansion as the...

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Finland’s and Sweden’s pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted for Russian neighbors

Finland’s and Sweden’s pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted for Russian neighbors

No one should be surprised by the decision made by the governments of Sweden and...

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Scams and cryptocurrency can go hand in hand – here’s how they work and what to watch out for

Scams and cryptocurrency can go hand in hand – here’s how they work and what to watch out for

When one of our students told us they were going to drop out of college in August...

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World Trade Organization steps back from the brink of irrelevance – but it’s not fixed yet

World Trade Organization steps back from the brink of irrelevance – but it’s not fixed yet

After decades of conflict that has neutered its work, the World Trade Organization...

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Meet the world’s largest plant: a single seagrass clone stretching 180 km in Western Australia’s Shark Bay

Meet the world’s largest plant: a single seagrass clone stretching 180 km in Western Australia’s Shark Bay

Next time you go diving or snorkelling, have a close look at those wondrously long,...

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Like the gig economy, crypto gaming is sold with promise of convenience and riches. In practice it’s deeply exploitative

Like the gig economy, crypto gaming is sold with promise of convenience and riches. In practice it’s deeply exploitative

Video games are increasingly incorporating blockchains, the decentralised databases...

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