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Pirates, Princes And Hostages: The Mysterious Life Of The Unnamed Princess Of Cyprus
Throughout her life, the "Damsel of Cyprus" (born circa 1177) was used as a political and diplomatic tool in the conflicts of men. She was the daughter of Isaac Komnenos, the emperor of Cyprus.
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Canada As 51st US State? Republicans Would Never Win Another Election
Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada including in the hours following Justin Trudeaus resignation announcement.
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Your Stress Levels Affect Your Dog: Study
Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. They have been used to hunt, guard, herd and perform many other tasks, but today they mainly act as companions.
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Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
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Why Has EU Stripped Hungary Of 1 Billion Euro? The Confrontation Explained
The European Commission has stripped "1.04 billion in aid from Hungary in the latest phase of an ongoing political struggle with its errant member state.
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Jet Zero? Why Net Zero In Aviation Can't Get Off The Ground
The airline industry is on course to miss its 2050 net zero target for aviation.
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What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
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Is Global Scientific Progress Under Threat? Why China Is Central To It
Amid heightened tensions between the US and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology pact on Dec 13, 2024. The event was billed as a "renewal" of a 45-year-old pact to encourage cooperation, but that may be misleading.
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How Do Mosquito Repellents Work? Chemistry Expert Explains
The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these blood-sucking insects to make their presence felt.
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Rahul Gandhi's "Triple-Down" Analogy Of Difference Between BJP, Congress
In a conversation with IIT Madras students held sometime back, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha talked on a host of issues including on the changes he would want to initiate to improve the education system.
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Isidore Of Seville: The Patron Saint Of The Internet
In a world where information flows freely, its easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine a time when the internet didnt exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldnt even read.
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Hidden In Plain Sight: The World's Most Bizarre Secret Weapons
What became a very successful CIA programme during the cold war took its inspiration from British efforts during the second world war.
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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Why Time Slows Down In Altered States Of Consciousness
We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than week at home.
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What Virginia Woolf's Memoir Has In Common With A Book For Toddlers
What does Peepo!, a popular picture book from the 1980s, have in common with Virginia Woolfs unfinished wartime memoir? More than a little, as it turns out.
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Pirates, Princes And Hostages: The Mysterious Life Of The Unnamed Princess Of Cyprus
Throughout her life, the "Damsel of Cyprus" (born circa 1177) was used as a political and diplomatic tool in the conflicts of men. She was the daughter of Isaac Komnenos, the emperor of Cyprus.
-
Canada As 51st US State? Republicans Would Never Win Another Election
Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada including in the hours following Justin Trudeaus resignation announcement.
-
Your Stress Levels Affect Your Dog: Study
Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. They have been used to hunt, guard, herd and perform many other tasks, but today they mainly act as companions.
-
Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
-
Why Has EU Stripped Hungary Of 1 Billion Euro? The Confrontation Explained
The European Commission has stripped "1.04 billion in aid from Hungary in the latest phase of an ongoing political struggle with its errant member state.
-
Jet Zero? Why Net Zero In Aviation Can't Get Off The Ground
The airline industry is on course to miss its 2050 net zero target for aviation.
-
What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
-
Is Global Scientific Progress Under Threat? Why China Is Central To It
Amid heightened tensions between the US and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology pact on Dec 13, 2024. The event was billed as a "renewal" of a 45-year-old pact to encourage cooperation, but that may be misleading.
-
How Do Mosquito Repellents Work? Chemistry Expert Explains
The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these blood-sucking insects to make their presence felt.
-
Rahul Gandhi's "Triple-Down" Analogy Of Difference Between BJP, Congress
In a conversation with IIT Madras students held sometime back, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha talked on a host of issues including on the changes he would want to initiate to improve the education system.
-
Isidore Of Seville: The Patron Saint Of The Internet
In a world where information flows freely, its easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine a time when the internet didnt exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldnt even read.
-
Hidden In Plain Sight: The World's Most Bizarre Secret Weapons
What became a very successful CIA programme during the cold war took its inspiration from British efforts during the second world war.
-
5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
-
Why Time Slows Down In Altered States Of Consciousness
We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than week at home.
-
What Virginia Woolf's Memoir Has In Common With A Book For Toddlers
What does Peepo!, a popular picture book from the 1980s, have in common with Virginia Woolfs unfinished wartime memoir? More than a little, as it turns out.
