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One of the best ways we can learn about Columbus is through his own words ✍️

Learn more with "Contested Continent" author @PeterMancall on The Conversation: https://t.co/A73AqfofGn

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Review of Economic Studies is happy to announce the launch of the new journal, Review of Economic Studies: Insights. This is an open-access, general-interest economics journal that will publish short papers with a fast review process and accept/reject decisions.

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We use the word "terrorism" constantly. But what does it actually mean?

"How to Think About Terrorism" challenges assumptions and explores the ideas, motives, and moral questions behind one of the most contested terms in modern life:

Explore Now: https://t.co/DQwJ2qplkY

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Not sure where to begin your research?

Oxford Explains video collections provide accessible introductions to topics in politics, with content created by scholars from a range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Learn more here: https://t.co/06PERGx9qi

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Help shape the future of cardiovascular science.

European Society of Cardiology invites applications for the Editor-in-Chief of "Cardiovascular Research".

Apply by 24 November 2026: https://t.co/87MZKDO8jU

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Urbanisation is intensifying exposure to environmental risk factors globally, contributing to rising CVD rates, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Read the #EHJ’s environment and the heart collection to discover more: https://t.co/0xiVOBZLo0

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How does spontaneous thought shape daily life?

Neuroscience of Consciousness is inviting submissions for its special issue on “Spontaneous Thought & Consciousness.”

Submit your research by Nov 30, 2026: https://t.co/NnTKc5mrjJ

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What do rare books, Napoleonic Europe, and a British spy have in common?

"Portrait of an Obsession" reveals the dramatic pursuit of the world's most coveted books and asks what their journeys mean for today's libraries and museums: https://t.co/K0a2Dhathy

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@maddyfryabides talks with Greg Garret about his latest book "White Lies" and how America can do better when confronting racism.

Read the full interview on Why I Write: https://t.co/g7CpbWZV5N

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From climate change and digital transformation to migration, gender equality, and governance, World Bank Research Observer publishes accessible, policy-relevant research that informs global development debates.

Find out why authors choose WBRO: https://t.co/meySUWWDle

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How do faith communities respond to political crisis?

Where do Americans look for meaning outside traditional religious spaces?

Our Religion in America book list explore these questions and many more from very different angles.

Read Now: https://t.co/oUdlIfyNlX

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From stocking fillers to shelf fillers...

Our Holiday Gift Guide is full of books that inform, inspire, and delight. Find the perfect book for everyone on your list:

Explore Now: https://t.co/s1TxeJbOYq

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Award-winning Making a Career in Dictatorship has implications for countries around the world grappling with the stability of their democracies. The @NewYorker takes a closer look: https://t.co/tamlE1jV4v

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Could you help shape the future of acute cardiac and intensive care?

@escardio is inviting applications for Editor-in-Chief of "European Heart Journal - Acute Cardiovascular Care".

Apply by 17 November: https://t.co/fRm6IvBlMs

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The 2025 Year in Cardiovascular Medicine collection highlights impactful work across cardiovascular research and current evidence guiding the field.

Discover more: https://t.co/bvmCjwnk34

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What if disclosure isn't just about aliens, but about us?

In this interview political scientist Alexander Wendt explores how contact with UFOs and ETs could challenge state power and force humanity to confront its place in the cosmos.

Learn more: https://t.co/5ihcGwGL1c

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Deadheads, seekers, and curious minds keep on trucking to discover how the Grateful Dead became a soundtrack for spiritual awakening 💀

Learn More: https://t.co/SjjbYHBRwf

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A master of ghost stories.

A world-class scholar. A man haunted by a changing world. Drawing on years of archival research, "For the Dead Remember" offers a fresh look at the life and legacy of M. R. James.

Read Now: https://t.co/9Ehukr5VEN

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Looking to publish research that supports cardiovascular nursing practice?

EJCN welcomes studies that advance patient care, strengthen nursing evidence, and address real-world clinical challenges.

Learn more about publishing: https://t.co/u96C8pqikV

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What is gender?

The answer is more complex than many people realize. Our latest blog explores how gender is understood across cultures, disciplines, and time, and why these perspectives matter for research and society.

Read more: https://t.co/gsbepf7D8j