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‘A cave complex worthy of Batman!’ Ten mind-boggling buildings that showed the world a new China

Canadian Centre for Architecture, MontrealThe birth of the People’s Republic is seen as a time of drab buildings. But this dazzling show, featuring a factory in a cave and a denounced roof, tells a wildly different storyIn 1954, an issue of Manhua, a state-sponsored satirical magazine in China, decl…

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Books that make perfect presents this holiday season

Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman shares a list of books that make the best presents.

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Welcome to the MBA’s new Trustee, Sarah Holmyard

The Marine Biological Association is delighted to welcome Sarah Holmyard to our Board of Trustees. Sarah is a senior leader in the UK and international seafood sector with over 20 years’ experience spanning fisheries, aquaculture, marketing, and sustainability.

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Ben & Jerrys is launching Ice Cream Bars — get free Cookie Dough bars on Dec. 17

Ben & Jerry's is launching Ice Cream Bars. More than 150 Scoop Shops are handing out free Cookie Dough bars on Dec. 17.

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How Grassroots Activism Beat a Corporate Water Giant in Rockland County

10 years ago, the Rockland Water Coalition stopped a harmful desalination plant pushed by a corporate water giant. Here’s how.
The post How Grassroots Activism Beat a Corporate Water Giant in Rockland County appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

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Want a strong future for physics? Here’s why we must focus on students from under-represented groups

Jenna Padgett says fostering a sense of belonging can help boost physics
The post Want a strong future for physics? Here’s why we must focus on students from under-represented groups appeared first on Physics World.

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Teen builds an award-winning virtual reality prototype thanks to free MIT courses

Nineteen-year-old Freesia Gaul built a VR prototype thanks to MIT OpenCourseWare classes that provided “a solid foundation of knowledge and problem-solving abilities.”

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How will Erasmus work for the UK and who can take part?

The UK’s membership explained as it prepares to rejoin the EU education and training programme it left after BrexitThe UK is to rejoin Erasmus, the European Union’s education and training scheme, five years after the country pulled out following Brexit. The move will allow UK institutions to tap int…

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15 Best Food Gifts, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2025)

From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.

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When is the best time to book a flight? Google has a new answer (and some spicy data)

Looking for the best holiday flight deals? Google's 2025 airfare data reveals the smartest times to book, and why.

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Benjamina Ebuehi’s pistachio and cherry meringue cake recipe | The sweet spot

Have a very chewy yuletide with this sumptuously layered meringue smasher that pumps pavlova up a levelI’m switching up my usual Christmas pavlova this year for a slightly different but equally delicious meringue-based dessert. Discs of pistachio meringue are baked until crisp, then layered with pi…

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Video: Jane Austen fans celebrate 250th anniversary of her birth

Fans of English novelist Jane Austen have been celebrating the anniversary of her birth 250 years ago.

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Tech community must play a part in closing the employment gap for blind and sight-impaired people

Tech and digital leaders have a vital role to play in making technology more usable and inclusive for sight-impaired people - boosting their employment and supporting the economy

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The tech products ZDNET staffers couldn't live without this year

See what we loved (and what surprised us) this year.

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Annual Production of 1/72 (22mm) scale plastic soldiers, 1958-2025

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Rome’s New Subway Stops Are Part Museum, Part Station

Part station, part museum, two new subway stops in Rome offer riders the chance to see ancient artifacts unearthed in digging for the stations.

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Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption

The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.

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EU Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit

Deal agreed for £570m to rejoin exchange programme in 2027, fulfilling Labour election manifesto pledgeEurope live – latest updatesYoung people across the UK will be able to study or gain work experience through the EU’s Erasmus scheme for the first time since Brexit, after the government announced …

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The Very Best Gifts for Dads of Christmas 2025

Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.

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More than $1M already donated for hero who tackled Bondi Beach gunman

Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.