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Editor's Choice
COP28 climate summit just approved a ‘loss and damage’ fund. What does this mean?
Day one of the COP28 climate summit saw the first big breakthrough: agreement on a “loss and damage” fund to compensate poor states for the effects of climate change.
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International
Henry Kissinger has died. The titan of US foreign policy changed the world, for better or worse
Henry Kissinger was the ultimate champion of the United States’ foreign policy battles.
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Culture
The Ethical Slut has been called ‘the bible’ of non-monogamy – but its sexual utopia is oversimplified
The book, Ethical Slut, is divided into four parts, each offering mental exercises to help readers embrace a sexually diverse lifestyle. It aims to support those interested in exploring non-monogamous…
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Why do some people who experience childhood trauma seem unaffected by it?
Childhood trauma is taken into consideration in criminal sentencing and is accepted as a factor that can contribute to substance abuse, mental illness and homelessness.
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Plants are likely to absorb more CO₂ in a changing climate than we thought – here’s why
The world’s vegetation has a remarkable ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and store it as biomass. In doing so, plants slow down climate change since the…
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Open Section
How do bacteria actually become resistant to antibiotics?
“What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger”, originally coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in 1888, is a perfect description of how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance.
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Researchers warn we could run out of data to train AI by 2026. What then?
As artificial intelligence (AI) reaches the peak of its popularity, researchers have warned the industry might be running out of training data – the fuel that runs powerful AI systems.…
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Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
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Ukraine’s IT army is a world first: here’s why it is an important part of the war
Ukraine’s recently formed “IT army” is playing a crucial role in the war with Russia, launching disruptive cyber-attacks and data thefts against the Russian government and other high-profile targets such…
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How climate change is affecting the seasons
Autumn has finally arrived in the UK following an unusually sunny September. The days are growing shorter, the temperature cooler, and the leaves are changing colour.
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November 1 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Celebrating life and legacy of Philip Noel-Baker
Philip Noel-Baker (1 November 1889 – 8 October 1982) was a British politician, diplomat, academic, athlete, and renowned campaigner for disarmament. Life and Career Philip Noel-Baker was born on November…
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1 November in Indian and World History
1 November in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 1 November is the birth anniversary of Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, Narendra Achyut Dabholkar, Nita Mukesh…
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November 1 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Karnataka Rajyotsava and its Significance
Karnataka Rajyotsava, also known as Karnataka State Day, is a significant event celebrated on November 1 every year. This day marks the birth of the state of Karnataka, as we…
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Today in History
George Bernard Shaw: A Legacy of Wit, Wisdom, and Social Critique
George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950) an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. In 1925, George Bernard Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.…
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Today in History
Melvin Schwartz: Illuminating the Mysteries of Particle Physics
Melvin Schwartz (2 November 1932 – 28 August 2006) was an American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988. Life and Career Melvin Schwartz was born…
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