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Archives for May 2018

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The culture war between midwives and doctors, explainedThe culture war between midwives and doctors, explained
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The US falls behind other affluent countries in midwife use. A deeper look at history may explain why.

By Ranjani Chakraborty
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Why people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchainWhy people are buying cartoon cats on the blockchain
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Forget cryptocurrencies — these are cryptocollectibles.

By Cleo Abram and Mallory Brangan
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Why it’s not a British royal wedding without fancy hatsWhy it’s not a British royal wedding without fancy hats
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Fantastical fascinators at royal weddings are part of the social fabric of British culture.

By Gina Barton and Rebecca Jennings
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The royal weddings that shaped European historyThe royal weddings that shaped European history
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To Queen Victoria, marriages were about strategic alliances.

By Sam Ellis
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How British royals plan a weddingHow British royals plan a wedding
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Royal weddings are way more complicated than ours.

By Kimberly Mas
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The sound that connects Stravinsky to Bruno MarsThe sound that connects Stravinsky to Bruno Mars
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This 1980s pop music cliché dates back to 1910.

By Estelle Caswell
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Why Stradivarius violins are worth millionsWhy Stradivarius violins are worth millions
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Many musicians prefer these 300-year-old instruments, but are they actually worth it?

By Dean Peterson
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The big problem with comparing Nixon to TrumpThe big problem with comparing Nixon to Trump
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How Fox News might save Trump from another Watergate.

By Carlos Maza
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This “duck curve” is solar energy’s greatest challengeThis “duck curve” is solar energy’s greatest challenge
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Renewables require a change in the how we supply electricity.

By Carlos Waters
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Why Atlantic fish are invading the ArcticWhy Atlantic fish are invading the Arctic
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Southern species are flooding into the far north.

By Mallory Brangan and Eli Kintisch
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How audio mixers make sports sound great on TVHow audio mixers make sports sound great on TV
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The crack of a baseball bat and the roar of a crowd aren’t accidents. They’re carefully constructed by professionals.

By Phil Edwards