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Zionism’s definition may seem simple, but it’s been debated for more than a century. In reality, there are multiple ‘Zionisms,’ not just one.
A new study connects early winter heat high up on the plateau to the jet stream and, ultimately, storms headed for the US coast. The results could mean better forecasts.
Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.
Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.
Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.
Birds that migrate longer distances are the ones having the most trouble keeping up with climate change.
When coroners shield their records from public view, they’re not just violating the public trust. Often, they’re also breaking the law.
A photographer describes how your phone camera flattens and dulls the colors in photos – and how to regain an appreciation for the wide spectrum of colors.
The draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values contains serious inaccuracies and could have far-reaching consequences if adopted.
Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.
A cultural historian of modern China explains the meaning behind some of the venue choices during President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.
Today’s AI systems are powerful, and it’s natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important – and difficult to do.
As rotavirus spreads this season, doctors worry that falling vaccination rates may endanger kids.
Os relógios atômicos já são a base da medição do tempo moderna, mas um relógio nuclear poderia ser ainda mais preciso
Atomic clocks undergird modern timekeeping. A nuclear clock could be even more precise.
Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
Trump promised to fix the economy, and that helped increase his Latino support in 2024. But the cost of living and ICE raids may be bringing Latinos back to the Democrats in 2026.
Despite risks, Kurds in Syria have the best chance in a generation to protect their national rights. Their success may hinge on the international community.
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Professor of Law, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Student in Developmental Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Environmental Law, University of California, Los Angeles
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Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles
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Lecturer in Design and Media Arts, University of California, Los Angeles; California Institute of the Arts
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Senior Scholar in Residence at the Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles
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Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Society and Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Student in Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles