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Stress and Immunity – the Circuit Makes the Difference
In the last two years, the global pandemic has made us acutely aware of how our bodies respond to viral infection. Within this pandemic, there is another pandemic – a heightened level of stress that is affecting our behaviors, mental health, and potentially our immune systems. The intersection between the immune and stress systems has…
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Where do Americans play chess? Everywhere.
Americans never tire of chess. And in the United States, they play in multiple locations. Millions flock to online chess, says Daniel Lucas, spokesperson for the US Chess Federation, the official governing body of chess in the U.S. Online chess moves allow people to execute strategies against players from all over the world. During the…
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How Anyone Can Request Government Records
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Want to know how many tickets the police issued to drivers for texting while driving? Or perhaps you are a journalist trying to understand why a long-time government employee retired so suddenly. In the United States, anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request public records from the government, whether they are…
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U.S. Presidents Come from Diverse Professions
The 45 presidents of the United States have held a variety of professions before arriving at the White House. Many held jobs that provided them with insight into the everyday lives of their American compatriots. Twenty-five American presidents — including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and Barack Obama — were lawyers. Several presidents had…
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Advancing the Long Tradition of the United States in Welcoming Refugees
President Biden is ensuring that the United States remains a safe haven for refugees and that those seeking to immigrate to the country through humanitarian programs are treated with dignity and respect. In an executive order dated February 4, 2021, Biden took steps to strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a collaboration between the…
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American Diplomats Study Languages of the World
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their posts abroad, they make a special effort to connect directly with people by studying foreign languages.
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The Colorful City of Paraty
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The city is located in the Bay of Ilha Grande, which is dotted with many tropical islands. Behind the city, tropical forests, mountains, and waterfalls rise. It is the southernmost and westernmost city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Paraty is listed by IPHAN as a National Historical Heritage. More than 80% of its…
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Experience Up Close the Culture, Diversity, and Art of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
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A spectacular way to experience this cultural diversity is to visit two of its oldest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, both capitals of the states where they are located (which share the same name), being the first and second largest cities in Brazil. Whether on a business trip or leisure, São Paulo and…
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These 3 Discoveries Will Shape the Future of Medicine
Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – utilizes tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, and mathematics to advance research promising medical breakthroughs. Biotechnology products and solutions generated about $1 trillion in revenue worldwide in 2021, a 34% increase from five years ago, according to the 2021 Global Biotechnology Innovation Scorecard, which ranks the…
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These Sea Turtles Face Danger
Sea turtles have been swimming in the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. However, today the survival of these living relics from the age of dinosaurs is threatened. Of the seven species, three — the green turtle, the hawksbill, and the Kemp’s ridley — are listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red…