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As militants sought to destroy the valuable scholarly manuscripts, Malian researchers and their neighbors spirited them away or hid them in their homes.

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Paying Attention in the Digital Age
Some may see new media as a threat to teaching and research, but human beings have adapted before to new modes of literacy, and will do so again, says Nigel Thrift.
U.S. Colleges Expand Connections in Latin America
While there is a concern that higher education links between the United States and Latin America are faltering, new evidence shows growing ties, say Kevin Kinser and Jason Lane.
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    Cherry-picking from shaky evidence, the German Egyptologist Jan Assmann argues that the ancient Hebrews sparked centuries of religious violence.

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    Seasons of a Phrase Premium Link

    The seemingly companionable term "Arab Spring" has elicited some thoughtful objections in the press and academe.

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    How Facebook Can Ruin Study Abroad

    Cellphones and social media protect students from culture shock, and that's a loss.