Who are Sri Lanka's Christians?
Suicide bombers struck Sri Lanka's churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, killings and injuring hundreds of people. Seven…
April 21, 2019
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To solve climate change and biodiversity loss, we need a Global Deal for Nature
A new study lays out a road map for protecting and restoring 50% of Earth's surface, targeted to preserve biodiversity…
April 19, 2019
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Bringing the border closer to home, one immersion trip at a time
Travel along the U.S.-Mexico border and meeting migrants can build empathy for people without papers.
April 19, 2019
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War games shed light on real-world strategies
War games let you test your political and military acumen right at your kitchen table – while also helping you appreciate…
April 19, 2019
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Why political meddling with central banks is a terrible idea – and the Federal Reserve is no excepti
President Trump has been attacking the Federal Reserve for months and recently said he might nominate two political allies…
April 19, 2019
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When is dead really dead? Study on pig brains reinforces that death is a vast gray area
A recent study on the brains of pigs suggested that some activity could be restored even after the porkers had been dead…
April 19, 2019
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Mueller report: How Congress can and will follow up on an incomplete and redacted document
The Mueller report is out, heavily redacted and the investigative materials it's based on aren't public. That's…
April 18, 2019
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What happens next with the Mueller report? 3 essential reads
The full report on the special counsel's Trump investigation has now been made public. As people, Congress and prosecutors…
April 18, 2019
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A comedian who played a president on TV might actually become Ukraine's president
The blurring of politics and entertainment has become an issue in democracies around the world. But the forthcoming Ukrainian…
April 18, 2019
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Trump declares economic war on Cuba
The Trump administration has declared the most severe new sanctions against Cuba since President John F. Kennedy imposed…
April 18, 2019
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Brain scans help shed light on the PTSD brain, but they cannot diagnose PTSD
The brain can do a lot, but it is vulnerable, especially to traumatic events. Over the years, researchers have learned the…
April 18, 2019
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Bolsonaro's approval rating is worse than any past Brazilian president at the 100-day mark
Bolsonaro was elected to bring Brazil a 'better future.' Instead, his first months in office have been marked by…
April 18, 2019
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If my measles shot was years ago, am I still protected? 5 questions answered
The growing number of cases of measles has many people asking: Am I safe? A vaccine expert provides some answers.
April 18, 2019
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As governments adopt artificial intelligence, there's little oversight and lots of danger
AI can help make government more efficient – but at what cost? Citizens' lives could be better or worse, based on…
April 18, 2019
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Notre Dame's history is 9 centuries of change, renovation and renewal
The Notre Dame Cathedral was long a powerful symbol of church authority - but it wasn't static. The design kept changing…
April 17, 2019
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How Columbine became a blueprint for school shooters
Media coverage of the Columbine school shooting that took place in 1999 has ended up becoming a playbook for school shooters…
April 17, 2019
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Should you apply to a college that has had a recent scandal?
When scandals take place at a college, the natural reaction for some people is to avoid the school. But two economists suggest…
April 17, 2019
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New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?
A recent study revisited the issue about eating foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs. The findings are nuanced but suggest…
April 17, 2019
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Russia isn't the first country to protest Western control over global telecommunications
Vladimir Putin's complaints about Western power over telecommunications echo – if not co-opt – concerns raised by…
April 17, 2019
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