Workers assemble personal protective equipment for frontline health staff at a factory in Accra commissioned by the government.
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Brains recognize a smell based on which cells fire, in what order – the same way you recognize a song based on its pattern of notes. How much can you change the ‘tune’ and still know the smell?
A 1930s vibrator was just another household appliance.
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From its roots as an electric version of snake oil, by the 1930s vibrators were just another household electric appliance that could soothe your pains at the end of a long day.
AI can help doctors tackle new problems.
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Researchers from New York University are designing AI algorithms to help predict COVID-19 outcomes.
Employees work on the production line of chloroquine phosphate, resumed after a 15-year break, in a pharmaceutical company in Nantong city in east China’s Jiangsu province Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
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Le film de Ladj Ly, acclamé par la critique, se penche sur la misère que vivent ses protagonistes, dénonçant les manquements de la France envers ses citoyens les plus vulnérables.
Scene from Ladj Ly’s Les Misérables.
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Ladj Ly’s critically acclaimed new film looks at the misery that binds together its protagonists, and also examines France’s failure to fulfil its obligations toward its most vulnerable citizens.
A major factor in the collapse of Thomas Cook relates to an increasingly important financial market phenomenon, especially for distressed firms, known as the “empty creditor” problem.
A Colt AR-15 from 1973.
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The gunmaker’s move to stop selling AR-15s to civilians is not a response to concerns about gun control. Instead it’s a reflection of how prevalent the AR-15 and comparable weapons are in the US.
People participate in a candlelight vigil near the White House to protest violence against Sikhs in 2012.
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Sikh gurus adopted the turban, in part, to remind Sikhs that all humans are sovereign, royal and ultimately equal. But their attire can also lead to misunderstandings and at times, hate crimes.
What people read online could really disrupt society and politics.
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The Russians won’t be alone in spreading disinformation in 2020. Their most likely imitator will be Iran. Also, Instagram could get even more infected with intentional misinformation than it has been.
¿Existe una sincronización espontánea entre los gestos motores que originan el habla (movimientos de la lengua, mandíbula y labios) y los ritmos que se perciben del habla? A las personas con alta sincronía les es más fácil aprender nuevas palabras que a los de baja.
The public service has been slow to adopt innovation in Australia – and this is a problem when it comes to effective government in the 21st century.
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As we celebrate the nation’s founding, it’s a good time to note the heroism of George Washington. The British were a pain, to be sure, but what really caused him trouble were his teeth.
Stay away from the tourists traps, economics tells us. Your best bet are those cozy places away from the bustle.
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