If Texas Gov. Greg Abbott had his way, the state’s past of lynching Blacks would be taught as an exception rather than…
Belonging to one or more groups with long-standing social and economic disadvantages increases the risk of cancer diagnoses…
Plastic is made from oil and natural gas, which started out as fossilized plant and animal material. But buried deep underground…
Putting guns in the hands of schoolteachers is a popular idea among gun-owners and conservatives, but research suggests…
Rabbi Sally J. Priesand’s ordination by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion opened the doors to hundreds…
The far-right today shares more than just ideas with white supremacists of yesterday – they also share some pagan-inspired…
Research suggests that giving a person a vaccine through their nose can provide a better defense against future exposure…
In middle school classes, students from lower-income families tended to be concentrated in just a few classrooms, new research…
Inspired by her own experience with the education system, a professor of sociology explores how race and racism influence…
In examining media coverage of Muslims over a 21-year period, in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, scholars found that articles…
People who are directly affected by mass shootings may develop PTSD and depression. But those who are indirectly exposed…
A closer look at firearms sales reveals some interesting trends that should be part of America’s ongoing conversation…
The nature of elected office combines with the lasting priorities of public opinion to put gun control on the back burner,…
Millions of people around the world live on river deltas and are vulnerable when those rivers shift direction. A new study…
A study found $1.4 trillion in oil and gas industry assets would be at risk if governments follow through on their pledges…
The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective against severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in all age groups,…
Partnerships between universities and local media outlets are key ways to sustain local news where coverage is diminishing.
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Tumors contain thousands of genetic changes, but only a few are actually cancer-causing. A quicker way to identify these…