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What is School Like for Children in War Zones?

Life is uncertain for children in war zones. There, school can be a source of stability or just another thing that war obliterates. We hear reports on what school is like in three of the world's most active war zones: Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine. Sign up for State of the World+ to

Nature-inspired patterns boost polymer toughness

Biological systems are renowned for their ability to create strong yet resilient structures. A sea sponge, for instance, grows in layers, forming unique patterns that integrate minerals with softer regions, creating an ideal balance of strength and flexibility.

Trump leads Harris in poll of Teamsters members

More than half of Teamsters members back former President Trump in the upcoming election over Vice President Harris, according to a poll of members as the group's leadership weighs an endorsement. The Teamsters, which is one of the largest unions in the country, said a poll of

The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)

We’re nine months through 2024 now, and this year has carried over two significant trends for the video game industry from 2023 into 2024: a lot of excellent games are coming out , and, unfortunately, the people who make them are suffering. We’ve gotten some fantastic new games

One Year Later, Lies Of P’s Gothic Fantasy Still Stuns

Ever since FromSoftware released the action RPG Demon Souls in 2009, the rest of the video game industry has been (lovingly) copying it. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the saying goes. Amongst a wealth of solid takes on the genre, last year’s dark fantasy title