As anxiety over the climate and environmental degradation rises, a scholar argues that teachings from religion and spirituality…
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A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are…
A scholar of ancient Greek literature goes back to the account of Greek historian Thucydides on the spread of plague and…
Whether about a comet hitting the Earth or a virus infecting the world, fear-based messages often do not succeed at changing…
COVID-19 has taken away so much. An immunology researcher describes the good it may leave behind.
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When an attention-based media system always allows the noise-makers to dominate the conversation, it becomes impossible…
While it’s a victory for the families of the victims, the settlement leaves a key legal question about the gun industry’s…
A sea level scientist explains the two main ways climate change is threatening the coasts.
On Dec. 2, 1941, a publication date was set for Mori’s first book. Five days later, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor,…
The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s…
People often try to seem confident and certain in their message so it will be trusted and acted upon. But when information…
A scholar warns that women will continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers unless educators focus on helping girls…
A well-intentioned public health message has had serious negative impacts on the treatment of young people for depression.