Myopia is a disease, not a refractive error — here’s what that means

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The overall cost of direct care and indirect costs of myopia, including loss of productivity, was estimated to be US$244 billion in 2015. (Shutterstock) Myopia is a refractive error (blurred vision at a given distance)...

How poor sleep could fuel belief in conspiracy theories

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DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Conspiracy theories captivate the imagination. They offer simple explanations for complex events, often involving secret plots by powerful groups. From the belief that the moon landing was faked to...

Outdated legal frameworks are a barrier to the EU’s just transition – here’s how we can fix them

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Ground Picture/Shutterstock Historically, discussions surrounding the EUs twin green and digital transitions have focused on mitigating the transitions negative impacts on workers whether from technological disruptions or...

How to learn a language like a baby

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Learning a new language later in life can be a frustrating, almost paradoxical experience. On paper, our more mature and experienced adult brains should make learning easier, yet it is illiterate toddlers who acquire...

How countries define climate action in Paris Agreement pledges – and why a standard format could help assess outcomes

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As the world grapples with how to tackle climate change, countries that signed the Paris Agreement outline their commitments to reduce emissions in documents called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These are...

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration

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Doukanet el Khoutifa, Tunisia, where some of the remains were found. Giulio Lucarini, CC BY-NC-ND The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies...

Aviation safety isn’t just about pilot skill — it also comes down to corporate decision-making

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Air travel is statistically one of the safest modes of transporation. But a series of recent airline accidents has rattled the industry and the public leading to a surge in Google searches for is flying safe in recent...