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Our microbiome is social like us
The Explainer Microbes can be friendly too
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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What is loud budgeting, and is it worth a shot?
The Explainer The TikTok trend encourages users to go public with their monetary decisions
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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AI is recreating the voices of mass shooting victims
The Explainer The parents of these victims are using the AI to try and lobby Congress for gun control
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What to consider when buying a holiday home
The Explainer There are plenty of benefits to owning a second home but some councils, locals and lenders are fighting back
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Modern royal scandals from around the world
The Explainer From Spain to the UAE, royal families have often been besieged by negative events
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Inside the dark web: could it be shut down?
The Explainer The 'shrouded alleyway of the internet' is a haven for activists as well as for illicit activity
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Even more student loan changes are coming in 2024. Here's what to look out for.
The Explainer The SAVE plan will slash payments for millions, but missed payments will now have consequences
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Self-driving cars: the revolution that wasn’t?
The Explainer Why driverless vehicles are still a very rare sight on the world’s roads today
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How do tax deductions really work?
The Explainer Writing off an expense may seem like an easy way to put money back in your pocket — but it is a little more complicated than that
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How love impacts your health
The Explainer Turns out you actually can die of a broken heart
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How AI can — and cannot — be used to help air traffic controllers
The Explainer Some in the industry say AI will never replace humans, but can still be a useful assistant
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Asteroid mining: the money to be made in space
The Explainer Some asteroids are valued at £100trn-plus but mining them is easier said than done
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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The race to develop male birth control
The Explainer New contraception is being conceived
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Martha's Rule: patients given right to urgent second opinion
The Explainer Hospitals in England will launch new scheme that will allow access to a rapid treatment review
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Got a raise? 5 ways to make the most of it.
The Explainer While a bump in pay might tempt you to loosen up your spending, it is better to think strategically
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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