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A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to outrun a dangerous dependency, Europe faces an uphill battle.
As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks
Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls.
How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
The NIH director outlines efforts to reform the agency—largest public funder of biomedical research.
How a Water War Is Brewing Over a Drying Lake in Nevada
Without changes in some states’ water laws and public-private investment, downstream users, such as Walker Lake, face existential challenges.
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How Just One Exercise Can Release Lactate and Help With Depression
Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.

How Just One Exercise Can Release Lactate and Help With Depression
Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.

A Disturbing Look at How ‘Irregular Forces’ Fought the American Revolution
Mark Lender and James Martin’s ‘War without Mercy’ presents an oft-ignored aspect of the War for Independence.

Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’
The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.

Tune in Today: Bach’s Baby-Simple and Indispensable C-Major Prelude
The famed composer’s most accessible piece continues to influence 20th-century Western music.

Learning With Laughter: Lucretia P. Hale’s Short Story ‘Why the Peterkins Had a Late Dinner’
Though ingenuity is in short supply among the Peterkins, their inventiveness, laughter, and cooperation skills surely aren’t.

A Disturbing Look at How ‘Irregular Forces’ Fought the American Revolution
Mark Lender and James Martin’s ‘War without Mercy’ presents an oft-ignored aspect of the War for Independence.

The 4-ingredient Chocolate Treat So Good, I Always Have It on Hand
Date bark is the perfect little sweet treat to have on hand.
Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.
So Close You Can See Elephant Eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego’s Elephant Valley
Elephant Valley is designed to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants.
Taking the Kids: Time for Romance
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time for romantic trips.
























































































































