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Why Good Friday Was Dangerous for Jews in the Middle Ages

April 19, 2019 | Article

As Christinas observe Good Friday they will remember, with devotion and prayer, the death of Jesus on the Cross, but in the Middle Ages this day was dangerous for Jews.
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In Notre Dame Fire, Echoes of the 1837 Blaze That Destroyed Russia's Winter Palace

April 16, 2019 | Article

After the building that symbolized 'all that is Russian' went up in flames, the czar scrambled to restore it to its former glory.
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Why Some Evangelical Christians See This Pet Technology as the Work of the Antichrist

April 07, 2019 | Article

An almost invisible electronic device used all over the world has alarmed some evangelical Christian communities, who see in this technology the work of the Antichrist.
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Computer Software Could Crack Centuries-Old Math Puzzle

April 04, 2019 | Article

Mathematicians have known how to solve something called an S-unit equation for several years. However, the process is so convoluted that few can actually use it to tackle their problems.
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Take It from the 'Crocodile Lady': Conservation Needs More Women (Op-Ed)

March 27, 2019 | Article

I, a crocodile scientist, am a woman in conservation. And here's why we need more women in this field.
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Why Rich Parents Are More Likely to Be Unethical

March 16, 2019 | Article

Being wealthy and privileged can lead to a sense of entitlement.
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Where Are All the 'Sparticles' That Could Explain What's Wrong with the Universe?

March 01, 2019 | Article

A recent search for oddball supersymmetric particles, which could explain some of the weirdness of the universe, came up empty-handed.
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Why Do So Many Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana?

February 20, 2019 | Article

Here's why public opinion has changed dramatically in favor of pot legalization.
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Your Dog Can Get Sick from Marijuana. Here's How to Prevent Pot Poisoning.

February 09, 2019 | Article

Pets can get sick — or, in rare cases, die — from eating cannabis. Second-hand smoke can affect animals as well. Follow the "ABCs" of cannabis safety to protect your pets.
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How Does Consciousness Arise in the Brain?

February 07, 2019 | Article

It's one of the most important unanswered questions of modern neuroscience.
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