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  Indian Women in STEM 　　 　　Indira Nath Indian physician Indira Nath receiving the L'Oreal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science in Paris, France, on March 6, 2002. (more) Indian Women in STEM From independence to the present Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi. Anoushka PantAll...
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  Jon Krakauer 　　 　　Jon Krakauer Writer and mountaineer Jon Krakauer, photographed in New York City in August 2015. (more) Jon Krakauer American writer and mountaineer Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in...
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  Population Registration Act 　　 　　Population Registration Act A racial classification certificate of a South African, issued in 1978, that identifies the holder as a white person. Under South Africa's Population Registration Act, people were classified as white, Coloured, native (also called Bantu), or, later, Asian. (more) Population Registration Act South Africa [1950] Written by Amy McKenna Amy McKenna is a senior editor, primarily...
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  Amjad Ali Khan 　　 　　The sound of the sarod Indian classical musician Amjad Ali Khan performing in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India, January 2016. (more) Amjad Ali Khan Indian musician and composer Also known as: Masoom Ali Khan, Sarod Samrat Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda...
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  The gold-silver ratio: Industrial growth, flights to safety, and storing value 　　 　　Gold glitters, silver shines, and their balance shifts.© vladk213/stock.adobe.com, © Peter Hermes Furian/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncGold and silver have been used as both monetary metals and stores of value for well over two millennia. Although you won’t see them change hands at a checkout counter today, their roles haven’t entirely faded. Investors still turn to these precious...
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  Health insurance marketplace: How Obamacare coverage works 　　 　　Metal tiers reflect how costs are split between you and your insurer.© grandeduc/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncIf you don’t get health insurance through a job, there’s a good chance you’re shopping on the health insurance marketplace (aka Obamacare). The marketplace was established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) to let individuals purchase plans from private...
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  Today in History—February 24: When the Church Invented Time Travel 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—February 24: When the Church Invented Time Travel Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Today in History—February 23: The Expedition That Chased Cities of Gold 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—February 23: The Expedition That Chased Cities of Gold Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  Sophie Turner 　　 　　Sophie Turner English actress Sophie Turner at Paris Fashion Week in March 2025. (more) Sophie Turner English actress Also known as: Sophie Belinda Turner Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in...
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  Insurance terminology: Premium, deductible, co-pay, coinsurance, and more 　　 　　Insurance coverage works best when you know the terms.© Africa Studio/stock.adobe.com, © Leo Lintang/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncWhich do you find more confusing: reading your insurance policy or trying to decipher the jargon in an auto insurance claim or medical explanation of benefits (EOB) form? Deductible, co-pay, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum—sometimes the language is more painful than the fender...
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  Today in History—February 22: A Cold War Showdown on Ice 　　 　　February 22, 1980: The biggest upset in Olympic history? (more) Today in History—February 22: A Cold War Showdown on Ice Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on...
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  Nightwood 　　Nightwood novel by Barnes Written by Drew Milne Drew Milne is the Judith E. Wilson Lecturer in Drama and Poetry, Faculty of English, University of Cambridge. He has edited Marxist Literary Theory and Modem Critical Thought. His novel is entitled... Drew Milne Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Today in History—February 21: Best Souvenir Ever 　　 　　February 21, 1972: How did pandas come to the U.S.? (more) Today in History—February 21: Best Souvenir Ever Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which...
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  The Epstein Files: A Scandal in Photos 　　 　　Epstein and the Wexners (From left) Jeffrey Epstein with Abigail Wexner and billionaire retail magnate Leslie Wexner. Epstein managed Wexner's money for years before the two had a falling out. (more) The Epstein Files: A Scandal in Photos The people and places that define the scandal Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica....
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  James Talarico 　　 　　James Talarico A state legislator, James Talarico is trying to flip a U.S. Senate seat in Texas to the Democrats in 2026. His ability to combine progressive policies with his Christian faith has pundits speculating if he might pull it off. (more) James Talarico progressive Texas politician Also known as: James Dell Causey Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant...
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  Today in History—February 20: The Eleventh Duel Commandment? No Dueling 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—February 20: The Eleventh Duel Commandment? No Dueling Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  10 Conservationists of India 　　 　　Amrita Devi Beniwal memorial near Jodhpur, Rajasthan Some experts consider the Bishnoi community, to which Beniwal belonged, to be the first eco-warriors of the world. (more) 10 Conservationists of India From pioneers to present leaders Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and...
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  Today in History—February 19: The Donner Party’s Devastating Predicament 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—February 19: The Donner Party’s Devastating Predicament Written by Tara Ramanathan Assistant Technology Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Tara Ramanathan Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or...
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  T20 World Cup Records 　　 　　King Kohli Indian team captain Virat Kohli celebrating after his team defeated Pakistan during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, October 23, 2022. (more) T20 World Cup Records Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career,...
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  Why Is Sleep Important? 　　 　　The sleeping brain visualized by positron emission tomography Metabolic activity in the brain while awake and during sleep can be tracked according to glucose consumption by using positron emission tomography (PET). In general, red areas in PET scans indicate regions of highest metabolic activity, where neurons are consuming the largest amounts of glucose. (more) Why Is Sleep Important? Written...

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