Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas
It’s that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending—from Black Friday to New Year’s sales.
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Universities’ work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations
In recent years, members of the Canadian public have witnessed the misrepresentation of Indigenous identities.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4743-4749: Polygons in the Hollow
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Trump signs sweeping executive order aimed at ‘ensuring American space superiority’
On Thursday (Dec. 18), President Donald Trump issued an executive order designed to ensure American space superiority. It calls for the initial construction of a moon base by 2030, among other goals.
Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall were infected by parasites, study finds
A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian’s Wall, has shown that the occupants were infected by three types of intestinal parasite—roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.
Citizens have greater trust in parliaments with higher female representation, new research finds
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that increases in women’s parliamentary representation within a country are related to enhanced public trust in the national parliament.
Best streaming devices to watch sci-fi shows and movies in 2025
Convert your TV into a smart TV with a streaming stick and watch all your favorite sci-fi shows and movies in one place, to access your streaming service of choice.
Why are the ‘Avatar’ movies so massive? Their success seems to defy conventional logic
They’re not part of a vast, Marvel-style universe, and neither is a classic. So why are the “Avatar” movies so successful?
Survey of researchers shows active AI adoption for core scientific tasks
A new study provides answers based on a survey with more than 6,000 researchers from the Max Planck Society and the Fraunhofer Society. The highlights: Researchers actively use AI, including for core and creative research tasks. The gender gap in…
Refugees living outside camps make significant gains in self-reliance
Refugees receiving interventions in local communities are far more likely to regain stability and independence than those confined to traditional camps, according to new research from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Public Health.