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Grow plants without water
How can humans survive if the world gets drier? Here's one scientist's answer ... so-called "resurrection" crops.
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6 reasons to be on Apple’s side in its fight against the FBI
By now you probably know that Apple and the FBI are fighting over whether the computer company should create software that could bypass encryption on an iPhone. What you might not know is why this matters to you -- to everyone. Dave Troy explains.
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Restoring the world’s oldest library
In 2012, the Moroccan Ministry of Culture asked architect Aziza Chaouni to rehabilitate the ancient al-Qarawiyyin Library in Fez. She describes the challenges inherent in undertaking a daunting, historic project.
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How I learned to forgive my brother’s murderers
Aziz Abu Sarah explains how he recovered from the murder of his brother and learned how peace and love can be potent tools of activism.
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