What's on the far side of the Moon?
The far side of the Moon sees its share of sunlight – it's dark only in the sense that it's mysterious because…
April 24, 2019
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Identicide: How demographic shifts can rip a country apart
When a country becomes more diverse, new demographic tensions may emerge between people who feel that they own their country's…
April 24, 2019
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The case for African American reparations, explained
Thanks to demographic and political changes, Democratic contenders are addressing this issue for the first time.
April 24, 2019
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Why federal student aid should be restored for people in prison
For people in prison to have a better chance at earning a living upon release, Congress should lift a longstanding ban on…
April 23, 2019
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'I'm not a traitor, you are!' Political argument from the Founding Fathers to today's partisans
US history is filled with instances where one partisan side charges that the other side's positions will lead to national…
April 23, 2019
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FUCT gets day in court as SCOTUS considers dropping slippery moral standard when granting trademarks
A trademark law scholar explains why the impossible-to-apply standard, dating back to the early 20th century, is ineffective…
April 23, 2019
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Japan’s next emperor is a modern, multilingual environmentalist
Japan's 86-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30 — an exceedingly rare event for this ancient monarchy. Can…
April 23, 2019
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Understanding the periodic table through the lens of the volatile Group I metals
If you are intimidated by the periodic table, then this introduction through the first column of elements will give you…
April 23, 2019
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What Leonardo's depiction of Virgin Mary and Jesus tells us about his religious beliefs
Leonardo da Vinci emphasized the naturalness of the relationship of Jesus and Mary in his art, while also inviting viewers…
April 23, 2019
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A quest to reconstruct Baltimore's American Indian 'reservation'
With her childhood neighborhood undergoing redevelopment, displacement and gentrification, a folklorist is working to preserve…
April 23, 2019
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In India, WhatsApp is a weapon of antisocial hatred
India's parliamentary elections, now underway, will show how social media is affecting Indian society and government.
April 23, 2019
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Can the census ask if you're a citizen? Here's what's at stake in the Supreme Court battle over the
For the first time in decades, the 2020 census will include a question asking whether or not each counted person is a citizen.…
April 22, 2019
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Qué piensan realmente los hispanos acerca de Trump
Hispanics oppose Trump's immigration policies in larger numbers than the rest of the population. But their opinions…
April 22, 2019
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Did Trump obstruct justice? 5 questions Congress must answer
Mueller's report describes more than a dozen times Trump may have broken the law. Here's how Congress will decide…
April 22, 2019
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How 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' inspired the cathedral's 19th-century revival
Looking nostalgically to the past, a young architect sought to revive the building as a bulwark to the uncertainty of the…
April 22, 2019
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What happens when a big business tries to take over and rename a neighborhood
Google, Amazon and other powerful groups are renaming American cities and neighborhoods. That may make the area more appealing…
April 22, 2019
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5 things to consider before you hire a tutor for your child
Tutoring is a billion-dollar industry. A former tutor explains what to look for in a tutor for your child and urges parents…
April 22, 2019
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'You're unallocated!' and other BS companies use to obscure reality
Companies often go out of their way to avoid clearly explaining actions like firing people or informing investors and others…
April 22, 2019
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Will Netflix eventually monetize its user data?
Something about Netflix's business model just doesn't add up – unless you look at the streaming service as a massive…
April 22, 2019
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How artificial intelligence systems could threaten democracy
Even governments in democracies with strong traditions of rule of law find themselves tempted to abuse these new abilities.
April 22, 2019
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