The magnetic North Pole is drifting (up to 34 miles a year!) 🌍 That affects compasses, smartphones and navigation worldwide (including Santa’s sleigh). Here’s why it moves and how your devices adjust:

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The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

There are actually two North Poles. One has been wandering over northern Canada and north of there for years. An earth scientist explains why and w...

A genetic researcher who has spent a decade studying how new drugs are developed (after decades doing it himself) writes that NIH funding is crucial to the process, and has been a huge driver of innovation and economic growth. The White House has proposed a 40% budget cut for 2026.

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How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth

The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in...

How China’s President Xi’s does diplomacy with pandas, pingpong and ancient canals. A cultural historian of modern China explains:

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Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy

During a recent visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron was given the diplomatic works.

Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success

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Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success

Since 2020, there have been 11 successful coups across Africa, and five thwarted attempts.