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Gen Z texts. Gen X calls. And everyone has a different idea of what “professional” means.
Here’s your guide to decoding the multigenerational workplace:
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Russia and Ukraine are racing toward fully autonomous drones that can select and strike targets without human intervention — raising urgent questions about who, or what, makes life-or-death decisions in warfare.
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Public opinion on data centers is not a simple question of “rah rah” or “never”.
A new study of Virginia residents living near data centers finds that many are open to development with safeguards and public input.
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Cuts to the Education Department’s civil rights office have led to thousands of disability complaints being dismissed without investigation.
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⭐Interesting, weird science alert ⭐
By using the tiny mouthpieces of dead mosquitoes as 3D printing nozzles, researchers created structures as small as a grain of sand — including a honeycomb and a maple leaf.
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How the nail-biting election of 2000 fixed the colors of red and blue on America's political maps:
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“It’s like a workout in a hotbox.”
Wildland firefighters work an average of 13.8 hours per shift in extreme heat, often for weeks at a time. The relentless heat, stress and smoke can take a serious toll on their bodies and their ability to make lifesaving decisions.
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Julian L. Gallegos, a firefighter and nursing professor at Purdue University, explains what those grueling conditions do to the body.
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Pennsylvania school buildings are 20 years older than the national average, with widespread mold, lead and radon problems.
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4 districts have closed schools because of mold this year, while early September heat waves forced 35 Pittsburgh Public Schools buildings to switch to remote learning.
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Scientific studies often say researchers “controlled” for certain variables. But what does that actually mean?
A statistician explains what “control” means and how it can help you judge reports of new research:
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Virginia residents living near data centers want a say before projects are approved, and a new survey shows they're willing to support development if governments establish the right safeguards.
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ICYMI a federal judge has restored White House access for reporters Trump had banned.
The ruling focused not on freedom of the press, but on a different constitutional issue: due process.
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A deadly mosque attack in Pakistan is fueling tensions with neighboring Afghanistan.
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You need more fiber in your diet.
But what’s the best way to get it? Whole grains, beans, berries and avocados are all good sources. Supplements can help, too.
A doctor explains how to add more fiber without overdoing it.
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“Families are messy, aren’t they?”
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A political scientist who also works as an election administrator explores what election officials are doing to rebuild trust in our elections:
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That “calories burned” number on your smartwatch? Take it with a grain of salt.
A new study found it can be pretty far off, especially for people with higher body fat.
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Philadelphia's airport has long served as a site where local police assist federal agents. In 1967, they detained anti-war activists and pursued AWOL soldiers. Today, ICE arrests immigrants there.
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Teens in Detroit and Flint – like everywhere – are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and exhaustion. And many of the adults around them feel helpless.
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