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As climate changes, one species faces extinction by becoming exclusively female
States consider reforms to help domestic workers move out of shadows
N.Y. senator leads call to reform sexual assault procedures in U.S. military
Ukraine’s Asgarda martial arts program recasts Amazon warrior women

In some species of reptiles, gender is determined not by X and Y chromosomes, but rather by the temperature in the nest at a key period of development. So, as temperature warm, for the Painted turtles, that means a species that will become all female. And when that happens, the species will die out.

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New York's Museum of Modern Art reconsiders decision to raze neighbor

New York City's Museum of Modern Art is a popular stop for locals and visitors. The nearby Museum of American Folk Art isn't as well-known, but it's design is celebrated. That's why so many people were surprised when MoMA indicated it was going to tear the building down.

Isabella Rossellini's new TV show about motherhood set to debut on Sundance Channel

Motherhood is celebrated this weekend with Mother's Day. Isabella Rossellini, the acclaimed actress and director, is out with her own new look at motherhood in a sometimes-disturbing series set to debut on the Sundance Channel.

New York's Museum of Modern Art 'acquires' @ for its permanent collection

@ -- that little symbol that has come to define the digital age -- is permanently enshrined in New York City's Museum of Modern Art. But lest you think this symbol is purely a creation of the digital age, it goes back much farther. In fact, the symbol's first recorded use was by monks in the sixth or seventh century.

American actor vies to play role of Napoleon on 200th anniversary of Waterloo

Mark Schneider is a big deal among the war re-enactor set. He's often tapped to play the role of Napoleon, and he's in the running to play Napoleon in the biggest re-enactment in years: the 200th anniversary re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo.

Darcy James Argue's 'Brooklyn Babylon' almost never was

Brooklyn Babylon is one of the most anticipated compilations of jazz music this year — but with roots as a score for a multimedia epic, composer Darcy James Argue spent a long while debating with himself on whether he should even release it to the public separate from the multimedia.

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