How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more?
Our biggest evolutionary advantages are an ability to walk on two legs and our big brains.
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You can fly! CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely within the US
New CDC guidance permits domestic travel for fully vaccinated individuals, as long as social distancing is respected. International…
April 2, 2021
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What baseball can learn about COVID-19 case spikes and crowd size from the NFL’s 2020 season
Crowd size matters. When football games had thousands of fans in attendance, COVID-19 case numbers tended to spike within…
April 2, 2021
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Comenzó el juicio contra el policía que asesinó a George Floyd: 5 lecturas esenciales sobre la viole
La muerte de Floyd, quien era negro, desencadenó una ola de protestas masivas contra el racismo en Estados Unidos. Este…
April 2, 2021
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Biden wants corporations to pay for his $2 trillion infrastructure plan – here’s why that’s a good i
The corporate tax was created on the principle that people and companies should be taxed based on what they receive in benefits…
April 2, 2021
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Unwanted weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic? Blame your stress hormones
It's been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn't surprising,…
April 2, 2021
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The situation at the US-Mexico border is a crisis – but is it new?
Children and families have been fleeing to the US in rising numbers for nearly a decade. So why is the current situation…
April 2, 2021
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Should there be a limit on how much debt a young person takes on?
Young people might take on a lot of debt without considering its consequences for their older years. A philosopher makes…
April 2, 2021
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60 years after Bay of Pigs, New York Times role – and myth – made clear
The New York Times gave in to White House pressure and did not publish crucial information about an impending US-backed…
April 2, 2021
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For Black cowboys – from inner-city Philly to small-town Texas – horses and riding are a way of life
Photojournalist Ron Tarver spent years photographing people largely ignored in mythic depictions of white cowboys and the…
April 2, 2021
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5 ways parents can help children with the 'new' math
Parents thrust into the role of math teacher can take simple steps to help their children understand math better and dread…
April 2, 2021
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America gets a D+ for school infrastructure - but federal COVID relief could pay for many repairs
The unprecedented wave of federal funding could be used to modernize public schools – the second-largest public infrastructure…
April 2, 2021
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Why Johnson & Johnson throwing out 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses shouldn't scare you
Vaccine manufacturing is complex, with lots of potential points for errors. But it also has extensive quality control checks…
April 1, 2021
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CBD, marijuana and hemp: What is the difference among these cannabis products, and which are legal?
Hemp, CBD and marijuana are all forms of cannabis – but they are different in significant ways, from form and legality…
April 1, 2021
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In gun debate, both sides have evidence to back them up
Stricter gun control laws may make mass shootings slightly less common, but other policies may work better to prevent mass…
April 1, 2021
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How can all schools safely reopen?
In-person learning can safely resume as long as schools take steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
April 1, 2021
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How Black poets and writers gave a voice to 'Affrilachia'
Three decades after poet Frank X. Walker coined the term 'Affrilachia,' the region's poets and artists continue…
April 1, 2021
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