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Why did Louis de Broglie, Nobel laureate in physics, abandon his own pilot wave theory?
Chercheuse en philosophie de la physique au Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich This week marks the centenary of the French physicist Louis de Broglie’s ...
Kenya’s churches have a powerful political voice – they fill a vacuum left by politicians
For Kenya’s main churches, the election of Kibaki brought a dilemma during his first term. These churches had been partners ...
208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
The U.S. already has one of the highest rates of obesity and people who are overweight globally. Our study estimated that in ...
An upward spiral – how small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research
A psychologist and human connection researcher explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact ...
Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump
Under the terms of the deal, Israel will gradually withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah isn’t allowed to rebuild near the ...
Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think about the ethics
Where are the limits to using AI honestly and transparently? 3 philosophies can help the debate: deontological ethics, ...
UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope
National leaders may be struggling to agree, but businesses see the economic benefits of clean energy, states are cutting ...
Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs
Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike ...
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Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Jonathan G. Hakun receives funding from National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. Everyday physical ...
On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do not all celebrate Siddhartha’s enlightenment on Dec. 8. In ...
‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters
The word “ equity ” – along with related terms such as “diversity,” “critical race theory,” “social justice,” “privilege” and ...