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Coronavirus vaccines: health experts identify ways to build public trust — Ann Christiano and Jack J. Barry

Choices are affected by how people see the world, whom they trust, their perceptions of risk and consistency of message.
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Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops — Rachel Mallinger

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate...
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Horses lived in the Americas for millions of years – new research helps paleontologists understand the fossils we’ve found and those that are missing from the record — Stephanie Killingsworth and Bruce J. MacFadden

Many people assume that horses first came to the Americas when Spanish explorers brought them here about 500 years ago....

Half of unvaccinated workers say they’d rather quit than get a shot – but real-world data suggest few are following through — Jack J. Barry, Ann Christiano and Annie Neimand

Are workplace vaccine mandates prompting some employees to quit rather than get a shot? A hospital in Lowville, New York,...
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‘Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters 50 years ago, but it also inspired a generation of shark scientists — Gavin Naylor

Human fear of sharks has deep roots. Written works and art from the ancient world contain references to sharks preying on...
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Foundations are using so many confusing words that few people can figure out what they’re doing — Aaron Zeiler and Ann Searight Christiano

The United States has the largest philanthropic sector in the world. Foundations and similar grantmakers have US$1.5 trillion in assets and disburse...
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Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains — Andrea Merchak

Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt or even...
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Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads? — Gavin Naylor

Hammerhead sharks are the strange-looking ones. They look like someone grabbed their skull by the eye sockets and stretched their...
How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle

How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle — David Godwin

The wildfires that broke out in the Florida Panhandle in early March 2022 were the nightmare fire managers had feared...
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Workers like it when their employers talk about diversity and inclusion — Rita Men

Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks...
An image of a high priest holds a cross during the celebrations of the Ethiopian Orthodox holiday of Meskel in Addis Ababa in September 2023

Ethiopia: religious tension is getting worse – 5 factors driving groups apart — Terje Ostebo

Religion is highly present in Ethiopia. It’s visible in churches and mosques, in clothing, and in public rituals....
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From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of racial and ethnic identity — Armin Langer

His name is Alpha Diallo, and in his 2016 song “I am at home,” the French rapper makes clear who and...
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