Charlie Kirk’s Influence Extended Far Beyond the U.S.

The conservative activist had recently spoken at conferences in Asia. His message also resonated in Europe, and especially Britain, which has seen a rise in right-wing ideology.

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Hints of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b Recede Even Further

New observations fail to confirm signs of life in the atmosphere of the distant planet K2-18b. They also raise questions about what it will take to detect biology light-years away.

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UK Spy Agency MI6 Appoints First Female Chief in 116-Year History

A former “Q,” she will be the first woman to lead Britain’s foreign intelligence service in the agency’s 116-year history.

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Ideology May Not Be What You Think but How You’re Wired

In her new book, “The Ideological Brain,” the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod outlines what makes some people prone to rigid thinking.

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Medieval Tales of Merlin and Arthur, Hidden for Centuries, Return to Light

Cambridge University researchers found a manuscript with rare Arthurian tales bound into a ledger more than 400 years old and used advanced technology to reveal its contents.

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