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Editor's Choice
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
When people think about agricultural pollution, they often picture what is easy to see: fertilizer spreaders crossing fields or muddy…
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Health
Cholera: Why a treatable disease still kills thousands when clean water would stop it
The text message came at 3 AM. Dr. Hassan, working with an aid organization in Yemen, watched five patients arrive…
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Children’s environmental health: The invisible killers in the air, water, and dirt
Three-year-old Maya couldn’t stop coughing. Her mother thought it was just another cold, common in their neighborhood near a busy…
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Childhood cancer: Why 80% survive in rich countries but only 30% in poor ones
Seven-year-old Amara was diagnosed with leukemia in rural Kenya. Her mother sold everything—their goats, her jewelry, borrowed from relatives—to get…
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Penis size may be driven by women (oh, and it matters)
Rob Brooks, UNSW Sydney How important is penis size? Authors from the Australian National University, Monash and La Trobe provide…
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Why are human penises so large? New evolutionary study finds two main reasons
Upama Aich, The University of Western Australia and MIchael Jennions, Australian National University “Size matters” sounds like a tabloid cliché,…
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Human composting, natural burials, water cremation: greener ways to go when you die
All of us, sooner or later, will need to make a decision about the final resting place for ourselves or…
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Book
Practise using bags and lunchboxes: how to build your child’s confidence as they start school
Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. It is a time filled with new routines, new people…
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Quotes
Norman Borlaug Quotes
Norman Borlaug (25 March 1914 – 12 September 2009) was an American agronomist and humanitarian who is often referred to as…
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Child health: Why millions of preventable deaths happen while we watch
The small boy arrived at the clinic barely breathing. His mother had walked six hours carrying him, watching his tiny…
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Sports
T20 World Cup Controversy: Shahid Afridi Calls for Unity Between India and Pakistan, Urges ICC to Foster Connections
Shahid Afridi has publicly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its decision to exclude Bangladesh from the 2026 T20…
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Technology
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over WhatsApp User Privacy; App Labels Claims ‘Frivolous’
A global class-action lawsuit has been filed against Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, alleging that the company…
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Business
Flight Cancellations Due to US Snow Storm: Essential Information for Affected Travelers
US air travel is facing significant disruptions as a severe winter storm sweeps across the nation, leading to over 13,000…
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Business
Anticipated Railway Budget 2026: Five Strategies to Propel Growth for the Viksit Bharat Initiative
The Indian railways, a crucial component of the nation’s transport and logistics sector, is poised for significant transformation as the…
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Child Growth: The Most Important Numbers You’re Not Tracking
Every month, Sophie takes her 18-month-old daughter Emma to the clinic. The nurse measures Emma, plots the numbers on a…
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