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Gifts with heart: 15 thoughtful US ideas that support causes in need

For often-underfunded non-profits, merch can help raise funds and visibility – here are gifts that support animal conservation, civil liberties and public media19 unique small business gifts that beat predictable US big brandsSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, b…

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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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Afghan woman, once a child bride, becomes top-ranked bodybuilder

A woman who was once a child bride in Afghanistan escaped, along with her infant son, and found her way years later to winning third place at a bodybuilding competition, representing Norway. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports on Roya Karimi’s journey.

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These 12 Sex Toy Gifts Promise a Not-So Silent Night

From best-selling vibrators to penis rings, these sex toys will bring more joy to their world

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Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists

Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students
The post Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists 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 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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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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