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A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has turned traditional thinking on its head by ...

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The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...

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A group in Dololo Dokatu, Marsabit County, has embraced technology that allows it to use as little water as possible in this ...

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A critical analysis of Jean-Pierre Filiu’s in-depth history of Gaza, exploring its role as a geopolitical flashpoint, the roots of its ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, and the triple impasse shaping ...

The complex history of the Kurdish people, from nomadic tribes to modern-day struggles for autonomy and recognition.