Why having fewer OSHA inspectors matters
A reduction in OSHA inspectors may lead to a reduction in workplace safety.
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'Internet of things' could be an unseen threat to elections
Co-opting internet-connected devices could disrupt transportation systems on Election Day, stymie political campaigns, or…
March 6, 2020
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Why it took Congress 40 years to pass a bill acknowledging the Armenian genocide
The Shah of Iran, Jimmy Carter, Israel's foreign policy, Turkish politics and the US Armenian community are all elements…
March 6, 2020
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Love in the time of the coronavirus: Do you turn your back when someone offers you a hand, a kiss or
At least temporarily, a kiss is no longer just a kiss. It could pass coronavirus. Even the French have suggested a ban on…
March 6, 2020
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Coronavirus fears put a halt to the Muslim pilgrimage of umrah – but not yet the hajj
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended pilgrimage to its holy sites. Many Muslims travel to these holy sites round the year…
March 6, 2020
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Americans still trust doctors and scientists during a public health crisis
In a survey, a majority of liberals and conservatives reported that they trust doctors and the CDC to reduce US risk of…
March 5, 2020
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Less than one-fifth of survivors report rape and sexual assault
Harvey Weinstein's conviction isn't the norm for perpetrators of sexual violence.
March 5, 2020
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Tornadoes that strike at night are more deadly and require more effective warning systems
In the Southeast US, tornadoes strike at night more often than in other regions. This poses special challenges for getting…
March 5, 2020
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Do wasps have a queen like bees do?
Bees aren't the only species that has a queen.
March 5, 2020
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What The Satanic Temple is and why it's opening a debate about religion
A group known as The Satanic Temple was started with the political goal of advocating for the value of church-state separation.…
March 5, 2020
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Biden's resurrection was unprecedented – and well-timed
Joe Biden's swift return as a strong candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination was a dramatic shift never…
March 4, 2020
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What really works to keep coronavirus away? 4 questions answered by a public health professional
What can you do to keep yourself and your family safe from the coronavirus? A public health scholar explains antiseptics…
March 4, 2020
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Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed w
Inspired by amber and hard candy, researchers figured out a new, needle-free, shelf-stable way to preserve vaccines, making…
March 4, 2020
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Super Tuesday results show how Latino voters, moderate Democrats and Trump supporters are shaping th
As the race for the Democratic nomination narrows to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, what does it all mean for November? We…
March 4, 2020
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Spring is arriving earlier across the US, and that's not always good news
Climate change has advanced the arrival of spring by as much as several weeks in some parts of the US. This can mean major…
March 4, 2020
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Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more
COVID-19 is not the first – nor likely the last – to emerge from the two continents.
March 4, 2020
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A simple way to promote HPV vaccination among Asian American women: Storytelling
Researchers have found a way to encourage cervical cancer screenings and vaccinations in Korean American women. Might their…
March 4, 2020
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There’s no easy exit for the US in Afghanistan
The US is taking an untraditional approach in its peace talks with the Taliban. The new deal does not contain many of the…
March 4, 2020
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The Fed's 'surprise' interest rate cut: 5 questions answered
The Fed cut interest rates by half a percentage point in hopes of calming investors. A finance professor explains why it…
March 4, 2020
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If you want to help after the Nashville tornadoes, give cash, not clothing and other stuff
Donated goods often not only fail to help those in actual need but cause congestion, tie up resources and further hurt local…
March 4, 2020
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