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An image of brain waves emblematic of generalized epilepsy.

A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain — Giridhar Kalamangalam

Jena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with painstaking tediousness, the psychiatrist Hans Berger observes rhythmic electrical activity from the scalp of...
An image of supporters of Niger’s July 2023 coup celebrating in the capital.

Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule — Sebastian Elischer

Slightly more than two years after Niger’s first peaceful handover of power from one civilian president to another, the military...
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In Congress, the name of a bill may have nothing to do with what’s in it – it’s all about salesmanship — Angela Bradbery

Quick quiz: What’s the name of the compromise climate bill that U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia,...
A protestor faces off with Kenyan police in Nairobi after the 2017 general election

Kenya’s young voters have a dilemma: they dislike ethnic politics but feel trapped in it — Narrelle Gilchrist, Amanda B. Edgell and Sebastian Elischer

In elections and beyond, young Kenyans are an important political cohort. People between the ages of 18 and 35 make...
An image of two people using a Palestinian keffiyeh to show their support during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington on Nov. 4, 2023.

How the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became a symbol of Palestinian identity — Armin Langer

A photo of Quincy Jones.

Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes —Jose Valentino Ruiz

On the sleeve notes of some of the most memorable and best-selling albums of all time, you’ll find the words...
An image of a Nascar driver.

Think being a NASCAR driver isn’t as physically demanding as other sports? Think again — Michael Reid

Imagine an NBA game played outdoors. In August. In Phoenix. Tip-off is at noon. There are no timeouts. There is...

Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains — Melissa J. Armstrong

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary about Robin Williams’ final years, when the actor lived with Lewy body dementia.
Gas Station in Seattle

Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing? We asked 4 experts — Jay L. Zagorsky, Erich Muehlegger, Sanya Carley and Theodore J. Kury

With gasoline prices trending over US$4 per gallon nationwide, politicians are feeling the heat. In response, Maryland and Georgia have temporarily waived their state gasoline...
An image of a person wearing a black shirt and a picture and text of Keith Titmuss.

An NRL player died at training due to exertional heat stroke. What is it and what should coaches and athletes know? — Samuel Chalmers and Orlando Laitano

The tragic death of Manly rugby league player Keith Titmuss in 2020 due to exertional heat stroke is a reminder...
An image of Betty Smith and others looking at a novel.

Betty Smith enchanted a generation of readers with ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ − even as she groused that she hoped Williamsburg would be flattened — Rachel Gordan

Eighty years ago, in the winter and spring of 1944, Brooklyn-born author Betty Smith was entering a new chapter of life....
A person holding a plate of everything bagels with poppy seeds on them

Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains — Gary Reisfield

The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so...
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