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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd murder, in 2020, Black social workers are finding they are alone in coping with their trauma.
Easter has its bunnies, but chocolate comes out for every holiday.
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Two food scientists, an entomologist, an anthropologist, a veterinarian and a historian walk into a bar (of chocolate) and tell bitter and sweet stories of this favorite treat.
House Zero in Austin, Texas, is a 2,000-square-foot home that was built with 3D-printed concrete.
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Not since the adoption of the steel frame has there been a development with as much potential to transform the way buildings are conceived and constructed.
Lebih dari 8.000 satelit mengorbit Bumi hari ini, menangkap gambar seperti ini, dari pantai Louisiana, Amerika Serikat.
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Pembuatan animasi time-lapse yang sebelumnya membutuhkan waktu seharian kini lebih mudah dibuat dengan gambar yang tersedia bagi publik dan peralatan daring gratis.
Over 8,000 satellites are orbiting Earth today, capturing images like this, of the Louisiana coast.
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Women are severely underrepresented in tech. Strength in numbers – communities for women and women mentoring women – can counter tech’s sexist culture and help retain women in the field.
The estimated cost of President Biden’s student loan cancellation program is $430 billion.
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An estimated 40 million borrowers could be affected by a pair of cases before the Supreme Court that could block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel student debt.
Former President Jimmy Carter has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care.
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A media scholar who studied Carter and interviewed him explains how he attempted to translate Jesus’ teachings into action through his life of public service.
The best influencers regularly highlight their competence.
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A historian of the late Roman world, who visited earthquake-devastated Antakya several times, writes about the city’s rich history and recovery after being devastated in the past.
More watchful eyes can mean more safety for all.
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Replicar lo existente forma parte del proceso creativo, pero la proliferación indiscriminada de plagios de un producto confunde a usuarios e inversores y puede llegar a provocar la desaparición del original.
The slice you see cut out of the Earth reveals its core, depicted here in bright yellow.
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Starting at the surface, you would have to dig nearly 2,000 miles before reaching the Earth’s core. No one could survive that trip – and the 10,000-degree F heat once there would vaporize you anyway.
Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit in Taiwan in 2011.
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Ahora que los sistemas de IA pueden generar imágenes realistas y prosa convincente, ¿los trabajadores creativos están en peligro o a punto de aumentar su productividad? No está claro.
Could AI be your next colleague – or replacement?
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Now that AI systems can generate realistic images and convincing prose, are creative and knowledge workers endangered or poised for productivity gains? A panel of experts says it’s not so clear-cut.
Nearly half of all full-time college students also work.
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