What's the Giving Pledge? A philanthropy scholar explains
More than 350 billionaires have signed on so far.
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Billions spent on overseas counterterrorism would be better spent by involving ex-terrorists
The US gives money to help Indonesia and other countries fight terrorism. But research shows that this money might not be…
May 6, 2022
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Ukraine receives weapons support from around the world
An arms trade expert explains the wide variety of military aid nations around the world have sent to Ukraine.
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In Antarctica, scientists discover a vast, salty groundwater system under the ice sheet – with impli
Liquid water below the ice determines how fast an ice stream flows. As the ice sheet gets thinner, more of that salty groundwater…
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Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs
Researchers have long suspected that an ingredient in sunscreen called oxybenzone was harming corals, but no one knew how.…
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How treaties protecting fossil fuel investors could jeopardize global efforts to save the climate –
A new study adds up the potential legal and financial risk countries could face from hundreds of agreements, like those…
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Abortion has been common in the US since the 18th century -- and debate over it started soon after
With the Supreme Court likely to strike down constitutional protection for abortion, a centuries-old debate over its morality…
May 5, 2022
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'Walking through Europe's door, singing' – How Eurovision helps define Europe's boundaries (and why
Politics have never been that far away from the Eurovision Song Contest. Since its inception, the annual event has reflected…
May 5, 2022
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A white librettist wrote an opera about Emmett Till – and some critics are calling for its cancellat
Many Black audiences are justifiably weary of works about their community told from white perspectives. But authorship isn’t…
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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, there's no guarantee that people can get abortions in liberal states,
25 states aren’t expected to ban abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. But limits on abortion in these…
May 5, 2022
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New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how Vuity treats presbyopia
As people age, their eyes lose the ability to focus on close objects. A new eye drop treatment called Vuity can improve…
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You've likely heard of the brain's gray matter – here's why the white matter is important too
Long overlooked by scientists, white matter may provide clues to some of the brain’s greatest mysteries.
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Giving people money with no strings attached is good for their health, dozens of studies indicate
A global team of researchers analyzed 34 studies of unconditional cash-transfer programs administered in low- and middle-income…
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Allowing E15 fuel year-round won't increase sales very much, but it's a symbolic victory for corn et
Allowing the sale of gasoline that’s 15% ethanol year-round won’t have much impact on gas prices, but recent research…
May 5, 2022
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What would it mean to codify Roe into law – and is there any chance of that happening?
President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers to act over abortion rights should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. But is…
May 5, 2022
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The Southwest is on fire, iconic deserts and towns are at risk and one governor is calling for a dis
Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire,…
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