Digital publishing hasn't resulted in the free and open access to information many envisioned. Universities are increasingly…
Because a host of artists and programmers can leave their stamp on a final product, disagreements and claims of theft have…
One of the most dreaded times of the year occurs this weekend, when Americans spring forward - and lose an hour of sleep…
Women in countries such as India, Pakistan and others have long organized campaigns against sexual violence – many of…
When algorithms are at work, there should be a human safety net to prevent harming people. Artificial intelligence systems…
While some alarmists predict AI will decimate the workforce, the truth is concerted action by leaders in labor, business,…
Four young women who escaped Boko Haram during the 2014 Chibok schoolgirl kidnapping are now studying in the US. Their professor…
In a pilot program, older prisoners sentenced to life mentor younger prisoners who have a chance to lead productive, lawful…
Brazil's president has threatened military intervention in neighboring Venezuela, called its leader a 'dictator'…
Headlines around the world declared that a second person was cured of their HIV. But while the results are encouraging,…
Bacteria are becoming resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics. These expensive, hard-to-treat infections are prompting…
A new act requires that all nonsensitive government data be made available publicly by January 2020. But the plan could…
Like today's Western women who joined ISIS and now want to return home, American women with British sympathies during…
A scholar of discrimination law explains why regulations set up in the 1960s are still critical to protecting racial groups…
Even without any disruption, SNAP benefits tend to run out before the next disbursement arrives.
Psychologists are debating whether the presence of one trait – boldness – is the key to determining if someone is a…
Recent media reports point to years of sexual abuse by Southern Baptist pastors. An expert writes why a long culture of…
The interests of pharmaceutical companies and public health are not the same. Industry dollars can distort research agendas,…
Scientists are figuring out how to reduce the cost of space travel – to and from the Moon and possibly to Mars. One approach…
As coal companies look for ways to cut costs, many are reneging on their promises for health care for retired miners. Unless…