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The largest flood in Earth’s history burst through Gibraltar and Sicily and refilled the entire Mediterranean in just a few years
A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar.
Being married linked to increased risk of dementia – new study
At first, it looked as though all three unmarried groups had a reduced risk of dementia compared with the married group. But, after accounting for other factors that could influence the results such ...
Brains of people with schizophrenia may age faster – how our research adds to the evidence
Study suggests accelerated brain ageing is a factor in the development of schizophrenia – and can be measured using a simple blood test.
Jitters in the US bond market look like the main reason Trump hit pause on higher tariffs
The volatility of bond markets and nervousness among investors seems to have been the catalyst for encouraging Trump to pause ...
Good Night, and Good Luck: why AP’s battle for press freedom echoes the theme of George Clooney’s new play
A legal fight over a US news organisation’s ability to report from the White House has significant parallels to a new play on Broadway.
Why it matters for European security if an American no longer commands Nato troops – by a former Trident sub commander
Putting a European in place as the leader of Nato forces might seem like an easy option, but there are several major issues.
To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine – that’s what we’re working on
Researchers are using virus-like particles to develop a safer, cheaper polio vaccine to help eradicate the disease once and for all.
From brain Bluetooth to ‘full RoboCop’: where chip implants will be heading soon
With implants now capable of translating thoughts into words in just three seconds, the future is going to get very weird indeed.
La population canadienne vieillit : l’enjeu électoral dont on ne parle pas
La population canadienne est plus âgée que jamais. Les décideurs politiques devront réfléchir à la manière de répondre aux ...
Análise: Brasil tem a chance de liderar coalizão por comércio justo, financiamento sustentável e nova governança multipolar
Nos tempos de disputa e instabilidade que virão, a neutralidade passiva será confundida com irrelevância. Se quiser ser ...
Recondução de Dilma no Banco do BRICS impulsiona busca por multilateralismo financeiro internacional
Reeleita para a presidência do Novo Banco do Desenvolvimento (NDB) até 2030, Dilma terá a chance de fortalecer estratégia de ...
Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote
The Constitution does not grant Congress authority to set voter-eligibility requirements in federal elections.