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Abundant, emissions-free energy was once the promise of a nuclear-powered future. What happened?

No matter where you go in California, you're sure to find a college campus that not only inspires academic achievement but also captivates the soul with its beauty and charm.

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Our lives are becoming increasingly data driven. Our phones monitor our time and internet usage and online surveys discern our opinions and likes. These data harvests are used for telling us how well we’ve slept or what we might like to buy.

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

Through the early 1750s, two men in the British colony of Rhode Island – Martin Howard and Stephen Hopkins – had similar backgrounds and led strikingly similar lives. They knew each other, were both supporters of libraries with successful legal careers, and were politically active.

Although France shares many Christmas traditions with its European neighbours, some customs are quintessentially French – like oysters on ice, the bûche de Noël (Christmas log cake) and a decided emphasis on Champagne. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the traditions you might encounter if celebrating the holiday…

It's often said that top performing GPUs are pricier now than they've ever been, but is that really the case? I decided to investigate.