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Henry James’ ‘The Princess Casamassima’ tells a story of political radicalism in a time of economic inequality. But even James ran up against the limits of putting himself in the mind of a killer.
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Max Chapnick, Boston University, The Conversation
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1/16/25
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Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.
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Christopher Palma, Penn State, The Conversation
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12/20/24
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Just a few years into his career, Dylan decided he wanted to subvert the expectations of his fans – and rebel against industry forces intent on pigeonholing him and his work.
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Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University, The Conversation
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12/20/24
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An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.
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Silas Laycock, UMass Lowell, The Conversation
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10/28/24
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Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.
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Michael Leamy, Georgia Institute of Technology, The Conversation
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10/28/24
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Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.
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Kate O'Neill, University of California, Berkeley, The Conversation
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10/28/24
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Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the first two but still falls short on the second two.
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Haoran Chu, University of Florida and Sixiao Liu, University of Central Florida, The Conversation
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10/24/24
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By Dr. David Sugerman (NAPSI)—As a parent, I know that preparing for international travel with kids is more than just packing a suitcase. Whether we are visiting relatives we haven’t seen for a …
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7/19/24
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Five out of the six biggest U.S. airlines have raised their checked bag fees since January 2024. Take American Airlines. In 2023, it cost US$30 to check a standard bag in with the airline; …
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Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, The Conversation
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3/15/24
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For all the attention on flashy new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, the challenges of regulating AI, and doomsday scenarios of superintelligent machines, AI is a useful tool in many fields. In fact, it has enormous potential to benefit humanity. …
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Joe Hollis, Iowa State University, The Conversation
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1/1/24
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(NAPSI)—A century-old mission takes on new meaning and you can be part of it. Then One hundred years ago, America was undertaking a solemn national responsibility unlike any it had …
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12/22/23
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(NAPSI)—As an increasing number of people have discovered: for delightful holidays, just add water. The warm waters in and around Florida, Texas and California, that is, whether on a lake, bay or …
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10/19/23
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(NAPSI)—A recent trend in travel is taking many people far—and you can be among them. The Way to Travel Today Here’s what’s going on: • Subscription travel is increasingly popular. …
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6/6/23
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by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …
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3/24/23
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by the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …
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3/24/23
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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, …
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3/10/23
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In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern & Tom Dock. In this cat podcast, each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, …
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3/10/23
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(NewsUSA) - See the Great Cities of Europe on a Mediterranean CruiseThe pandemic is over, COVID restrictions are gone and the cruise lines are back in business. So, there has never been a better …
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1/31/23
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(NewsUSA) - Caribbean travel is back, and many favorite spots are expanding their offerings to meet a greater range of tastes and interests. If you or your travel companions are vegan, for …
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11/28/22
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From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic experts and edited by a team of journalists.
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11/21/22
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