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Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
For more than a century, scientists have treated Antarctica’s environments as windows into worlds beyond Earth.
The Conversation
Americans can now see a famous portrait of the Pacific Islander who captivated 18th-century England for the first time
Joshua Reynolds’ 1776 ‘Portrait of Omai’ portrays a commoner from Tahiti as a nobleman, reflecting European fantasies and assumptions about Pacific cultures.
The Conversation
Ancient people relied on genetic variation already present in wild plants to domesticate crops like rice and corn
New genomic tools let scientists dig into the family trees of crops like rice, corn and adzuki beans to learn more about how they transitioned from wild plants to domesticated crops.
The Conversation
I teach doctors how to interpret test results – and the labels ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ often hide what matters most
Labeling medical test results as ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal’ helps clinicians make quick judgments when diagnosing patients. But this binary approach to interpreting tests can lead to fatal errors.
The Conversation
Turmoil within Dolly Parton’s estate underscores the precariousness of family businesses after founders die
Even when there’s a will, there’s a way for things to go awry.
The Conversation
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
BBC News
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
BBC News
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
BBC News
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
BBC News
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
BBC News
Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plants
BBC News
Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
BBC News
Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
BBC News
Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
BBC News
US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
BBC News
US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
BBC News
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
BBC News
Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
BBC News
Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
BBC News
Two children and pregnant woman among 8 shot dead at Pennsylvania house
BBC News
US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
BBC News
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
BBC News
Nine dead in mass shooting at Pennsylvania home
BBC News
Christa Pike discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers say
BBC News
Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'
BBC News
Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'
BBC News
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
BBC News
Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
BBC News
Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
BBC News
Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
BBC News