The spooky and dangerous side of black licorice
Who knew that black licorice had a dark side? A scientist explains when this treat becomes a threat.
October 26, 2020
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Trump's trade war – what was it good for? Not much
Trump launched his trade war to save American manufacturing. An economist explains why it hasn't worked out as planned.
October 26, 2020
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Severed families, raided workplaces and a climate of fear: Assessing Trump's immigration crackdown
Trump made three anti-immigration pledges in 2016: ban Muslims, build a wall and enforce all immigration laws. Four years…
October 26, 2020
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Rats help clear minefields in Cambodia – and suspicion of the military
Rats used in mine-clearing operations are changing the perception of the country's military, which is viewed with suspicion…
October 26, 2020
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Obstacles to voting: 6 essential reads on the challenges of election 2020
Experts explain five big threats to this year's election, from Russian interference to voter intimidation at the polls…
October 26, 2020
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Kids are probably more strategic about swapping Halloween candy and other stuff than you might think
When deciding whether others should make trades, children may consider who likes what.
October 26, 2020
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What is originalism? Debunking the myths
The judicial theory has been a major talking point during the past three Supreme Court nominations. But what does it actually…
October 24, 2020
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COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to se
Are antibodies that attack a patient's own organs contributing to severe forms of COVID-19? A new study suggests specific…
October 23, 2020
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An epidemiologist explains the new CDC guidance on 15 minutes of exposure and what it means for you
New guidance from the CDC says that 15 minutes of exposure – regardless of whether that occurs at one time – can result…
October 23, 2020
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Sick of COVID-19? Here's why you might have pandemic fatigue
It's draining and depressing to stay on high alert month after month after month. Understanding pandemic fatigue better…
October 23, 2020
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A second pathway into cells for SARS-CoV-2: New understanding of the neuropilin-1 protein could spee
Scientists in the UK and Germany discovered a new doorway that the COVID-19 virus uses to infect human cells. This reveals…
October 23, 2020
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Most plastic recycling produces low-value materials – but we've found a way to turn a common plastic
Plastic waste is a global problem. Now a chemist has developed a new strategy for breaking down the most common plastic…
October 23, 2020
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In two political battlegrounds, thousands of mail-in ballots are on the verge of being rejected
In Florida and North Carolina, mail ballots cast by minority voters and Democrats are disproportionately likely to face…
October 23, 2020
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COVID-19 has shone a light on the millennia-old balance between public and private worship
During the pandemic, the practice of faith has moved to being a more personal one for many. A scholar of the Judeo-Christian…
October 23, 2020
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How to use COVID-19 testing and quarantining to safely travel for the holidays
Over the approachin holidays, people around the world will want to travel to see friends and family. Getting tested for…
October 23, 2020
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Do we have to toss Halloween out the window this year, too? Public health experts give some guidelin
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday without trick-or-treating, but you still need to make sure you are socially…
October 23, 2020
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An expert in nonverbal communication watched the Trump-Biden debate with the sound turned down – her
From laughter to funneled lips, the presidential candidates at their last debate signaled via expressions and non-verbal…
October 22, 2020
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Dios puede ser herido, pero no como afirma Trump, según los teólogos
Hace poco el presidente Trump dijo que un voto para Biden 'lastimaría a Dios'. Expertos en filosofía de la religión…
October 22, 2020
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Election 2020: 89 articles to teach you about how American elections really work
Explanations of how the US election system works, the history of how it got that way and what effects and significance those…
October 22, 2020
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Pope Francis' support for civil unions is a call to justice – and nothing new
The pontiff hasn't changed church teaching on marriage in indicating support for same-sex civil unions. Rather, he is…
October 22, 2020
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