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Mathematics, Education, Explainer, Statistics, Probability, Frequency, Doing science

Probability can explain why a coin flip has a 50/50 chance of landing heads versus tails, but it also can be used for more powerful applications.

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Science

Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Charity, Philosophy, Ethics, Conflict, Virtues, Understanding, Interpretation, Disagreements, Motives, Character virtue

Interpreting someone’s thoughts or actions can mean balancing their agency against the good.

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Science

I’m a philosopher who tries to see the best in others – but I know there are limits

Public health, Regulation, Menstruation, Personal care products, Heavy metals, Tampons, Toxic shock syndrome, PFAS, Phthalates, Toxic chemicals, Period products, Menstrual products, Women's health care

Studies have found small amounts of toxic heavy metals and other potentially harmful substances in some menstrual pads and tampons.

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Health

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

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Left: Mango trees. Right: Stomata pores of a plant leaf.

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Environment

Scientists captured plants breathing with a camera, and it's mind-blowing

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A new study found that smarter people tend to care less about empathy. It's more complicated than it sounds.

A peer-reviewed study out of the University of Edinburgh found that people with higher cognitive ability consistently rated moral values like care, fairness, and loyalty as less important, and the researchers say they're still not sure exactly why.

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A first grader's love triangle just ended with a real diamond and one very stunned mom

After her daughter told her she might "need to sit down," this mom discovered a massive family heirloom on a first grader’s finger.

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Surprising study says water might actually not be the best way to stay hydrated

Why a glass of milk is actually better for rehydration than plain H2O.

Microbiology, Gut microbiome, Aging, Inflammation, Microbiome, Microbes, Longevity, Gut microbes
Health

Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

The fountain of youth might be in your belly.

Culture

Education, Teachers, History of education, Job satisfaction, new teachers, Teacher

Teachers are often expected to juggle many competing responsibilities, fueling a sense of burnout.

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Culture

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

Dr. Cortney Warren, relationship advice, Harvard psychologist, building trust, healthy communication, romance tips, non-verbal cues, marriage success, intimacy, partnership

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These seven simple phrases could be the secret to deepening trust and romance in your relationship

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A woman swims in the ocean

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Pregnant diver jumps in to help a bleeding dolphin near her boat. Then, the entire pod surrounded her.

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

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Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

Money

Motherhood, Safety net, Income inequality, Denmark, Gender inequality, Scandinavia, Government benefits, Mothers Day, Mother's Day, motherhood penalty

A Danish mom drops her young son at his school in Copenhagen.

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Family

Denmark’s generous parental leave policies erase eighty percent of the ‘motherhood penalty’

Race, Income, Safety net, Martin Luther King Day, Universal basic income (UBI), Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Affordability, Guaranteed income, Social programs, Universal basic income

Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also economic hardship.

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Culture

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

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Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

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Money

People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

rideshare, uber, pay, fares, fair wages

A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Money

Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

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No more new pennies.

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Money

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

food labels, marketing buzzwords, advertisements, consumer reports, economy

How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Money

Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

taxes, tax professionals, tax stories, finances, financial experts

Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Money

Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Money

Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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Money

4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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job search tips, linkedin, workplace, job hunting, life hacks

Use LinkedIn more effectively.

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Work & Money

Career expert shares 3 secret LinkedIn hacks to help people find a new job much faster

sleep, problem solving, neuroscience, scientific discovery, creativity

Scientists could implant ideas during R.E.M. sleep cycles.

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Science

Scientists find a way to plant ideas in dreams through sound cues to improve problem solving

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A custom collage-style graphic of historical paintings and artifacts illustrating the concept of smell throughout history.

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History

Recreating the smells of history

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A bamboo forest.

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Environment

Plastic pollution is a global mess and bamboo could be our way to dig out of it

fart, science discovery, gut health, bacteria, digestion

Analyzing the times you pass gas helps scientists study gut bacteria.

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Science

Scientists invent 'smart' underwear that tracks gut bacteria health through your farts

History, Archaeology, Mummy, Ancient Egypt, 3D scanning, Artifacts, Museum collections Egyptology, Provenance, Digital archaeology

The 3D scan of a mask fragment matches up with the scan of a different well-preserved mask.

History

3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover their lost histories

Cities, Politics, US politics, Mayors, Polarization, Partisanship, Local counties, Nonpartisanship

Local officials get to participate in events such as ribbon cuttings, celebrating projects they may have helped make happen.

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Politics

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

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A neurologist looks at brain scans on a computer

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Scientists say reducing one brain protein may reverse age-related memory loss

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An older man writes in his journal

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His memory resets every 30 seconds. A look inside his 1990 diary shows what he never forgot.

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