Research shows that school shootings can lead to years of health, educational and economic detriment for students who survive…
When Li Shiu Tong died in 1993, his unpublished manuscript about sexuality was almost thrown away. Yet it contains views…
The immortal cancer cells of Henrietta Lacks revolutionized the fields of science, medicine and bioethics. And they still…
The test facility in Miami helps building designers prevent future storm damage. With the warming climate intensifying hurricanes,…
Traffic crashes kill and injure millions worldwide every year and are a major drain on economic development. Improving road…
The Jewish festival of Shavuot dates back to biblical times, but its significance has changed over the centuries.
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…