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Brazil's Racial Shifts: Skin Color and Identity

January 11, 2025

In the past few years, Brazil's non-White population (including those who identify as Brown and Black) has grown to be the majority for the first time since the 1800s. This shift is mainly due to changes in how people identify their race. But how does skin color, which is a major factor in determini

education

The Rise of Non-Teaching Staff: How It's Shaping Universities

January 11, 2025

Universities are facing a crisis. Money is pouring into bureaucracy, not education. This isn't just about liberal faculties; it's about administrators who are more radical and less connected to teaching. The number of non-teaching staff has exploded, and with it, tuition fees. Students aren't gettin

finance

UK Finance Chief: Budget Rules Are Set in Stone

January 11, 2025

Rachel Reeves, the UK's top finance minister, has made it clear that the budget rules outlined last October are not going to change. During her visit to Beijing, she assured journalists that the government will do whatever is needed to stick to these fiscal rules. When questioned about a possible up

entertainment

Hoda Kotb's Heartfelt Goodbye: A Tribute to a Loved TV Personality

January 11, 2025

Friday marked Hoda Kotb's final day as an anchor on "Today, " after dedicating 17 years to the show. Her decision to leave was driven by a desire to spend more quality time with her daughters. The show was filled with emotional tributes from her colleagues and special guests. Hoda's co-anchor and fr

education

Why Funders Are Key in Making Research More Meaningful

January 11, 2025

Research that brings together different communities to solve real-world problems is becoming more popular globally. This type of research, known as "engaged research, " involves partners with different perspectives and knowledge to address issues that matter most. The goal is to create fairer and mo

science

The Secret Weapon of the Harlequin Ladybird

January 11, 2025

Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo

environment

Eye-Tracking Climate Maps: How We Look at Climate Change

January 11, 2025

Imagine you're looking at a world map that shows future climate changes. How do your eyes move? A study used eye-tracking to find out. They wanted to know if people focus on the same spots and if being alone or with someone changes how we look at these maps. The study found that people tend to stare

sports

NASCAR's 2025 Season Kicks Off with a Thrilling Return to Bowman Gray Stadium

January 10, 2025

NASCAR's 2025 season is starting with a bang by bringing the Busch Light Clash to Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina. This iconic track, known as the "Madhouse, " hasn't hosted a Cup Series event in over 50 years. Fans have been eagerly snapping up all 17, 000 tickets, and drivers are preparing f

entertainment

Broadway’s Latest Twist: Seeing Rose Through a New Lens

January 10, 2025

Imagine this: a star as big as Broadway's Audra McDonald takes on the role of Rose in "Gypsy. " Big deal, right? Sure, it's a massive announcement. But last year, when I heard Audra, who is Black, would play Rose, a stage mom from the 1920s, I had my doubts. I wondered if she'd play the role as a wh

politics

The Allure of Gossip: Why We Can't Resist

January 10, 2025

Ever noticed how news about other people's lives can be so fascinating? It's like a secret addiction we all share. But why do we love gossip so much? It's not just about being nosy. It turns out, gossip has been a part of human nature for a long time. Gossip is like our brain's way of understanding