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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

President Biden Honors 19 Leaders with Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden is set to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 notable figures on Saturday. This prestigious honor goes to individuals who have significantly contributed to the United States and the world. Among the recipients are former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton,

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Why Do Nepali Teens Make Certain Choices About Sex?

Let's talk about why young people in Nepal make the choices they do about sex. It's a big deal, especially when you think about how culture, money, and learning about sex play a huge part. This look into what influences these choices among Nepali teens is important for everyone to understand. Cultu

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Humans Love Myths? A Social Perspective

Ever wondered why people love and celebrate cultural myths? It's all about our social evolution. Humans have a unique ability to connect with others through shared stories and experiences. These collective narratives help us decide if a group is worth joining. By sharing myths, we can assess a coali

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exploring African Culture and Beliefs in End-of-Life Choices

The subject of euthanasia brings to light many issues about culture and personal beliefs. One aspect often ignored is how African cultural knowledge and Afro-Caribbean religions impact these debates. These belief systems have a unique perspective on life, death, and the role of community. In many A

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Art Treasures for All: Kahlo, Matisse, and More Join the Public Realm

It's a new year, and that means a fresh batch of art, literature, and photography is now free for everyone to enjoy, use, and adapt. Say hello to the works of Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, and Robert Capa, among others, as they enter the public domain. In the United States, works from 1929 and those

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Welcoming 2025: Auckland Kicks Off New Year's Celebrations

As the clock struck midnight in Auckland, New Zealand, the world's first major city to enter 2025, thousands of people celebrated with colorful fireworks from the Sky Tower and a dazzling downtown light show. The festivities highlighted Indigenous tribes' contributions amid ongoing Māori rights prot

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Greening China's Farms: A Network Analysis of Agricultural Carbon Efficiency

With China aiming for a greener future, the spotlight is on making farming cleaner. This study looked at 268 cities in China, checking how well they cut carbon emissions in agriculture from 2001 to 2022. By using social network analysis and tweaking a gravity model, researchers found interesting pat

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Dec 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre's Global Shift: Ninagawa and Noda's International Impact

During the 31 years of the Heisei era (1989-2018), two notable figures, Ninagawa Yukio and Noda Hideki, left a significant mark on the global theatre scene. Unlike many directors, Ninagawa Yukio didn’t focus on Japanese cultural elements in his productions. Instead, he merged diverse cultures, creat

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Dec 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan's Language Model: Bridging Culture and Linguistics

Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

How Water Stress Affects Pepper Plant Growth

Scientists wanted to understand how water shortages impact pepper plant growth. They ran experiments with different water levels (ranging from 45 to 85%) and exposure times (2 to 8 days). They tracked how quickly plants developed, how much they were affected by light and heat (TEP), and the total gr

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