Why are moths attracted to light?
Moths and insects cluster around lights at night. Why?
December 5, 2019
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Why your generic drugs may not be safe and the FDA may be too lax
As drug prices soar, consumers look for cheaper generics. A recent study showed safety issues in some generics made abroad,…
December 4, 2019
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The company that makes OxyContin could become a 'public trust' – what would that mean?
The government has tried to harness a profit-driven drug industry to serve public health before.
December 4, 2019
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Inequity takes a toll on your gut microbes, too
You probably know about the collection of microorganisms that live in, on and around us. But did you know that not everyone…
December 4, 2019
416
Trump's border wall threatens an Arizona oasis with a long, diverse history
Border wall construction through Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona is encroaching on a site where people from…
December 4, 2019
455
Why Americans are staying put, instead of moving to a new city or state
Over the last 35 years, the number of Americans who have moved has steadily declined to nearly half of their previous levels.
December 4, 2019
392
'The Mandela Effect' is the perfect film for our age of distrust and doubt
Real-life adherents to the Mandela Effect veer into conspiratorial thinking. But they do hit on an important truth: Our…
December 4, 2019
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'Blue' space: Access to water features can boost city dwellers' mental health
Research into public health benefits of integrating nature into cities has focused on green spaces. New studies suggest…
December 4, 2019
423
Robotics researchers have a duty to prevent autonomous weapons
Modified commercial drones are getting more powerful and can easily be turned into weapons. A researcher argues for ways…
December 4, 2019
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Currency manipulation and why Trump is picking on Brazil and Argentina
Most countries manipulate their currencies – at least a little – but at the moment that's not the real reason they…
December 3, 2019
456
At 70, is NATO still important? 5 essential reads
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization celebrates its 70th anniversary with a leaders' meeting in London, five US…
December 3, 2019
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Climate, not conflict, drove many Syrian refugees to Lebanon
Both drought and violence drove many Syrians out of their homes; even if the war ends, the continuing difficulty of farming…
December 3, 2019
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Faith made Harriet Tubman fearless as she rescued slaves
Among Tubman's most daring feats was helping slaves escape. She believed she went into trances and had visions. These,…
December 3, 2019
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Invasive grasses are fueling wildfires across the US
Along with climate change and drought, invasive grasses are promoting wildfires across the US, even in areas that don't…
December 3, 2019
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The tricky ethics of Google's Project Nightingale
A project involving tens of millions of patient records poses ethical issues, even though patients could ultimately gain.…
December 3, 2019
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Haitian migrants face deportation and stigma in hurricane-ravaged Bahamas
The economy of the Bahamas depends on Haitian labor. But some Bahamians see no place for migrant workers in their country's…
December 3, 2019
440
A quantum computing future is unlikely, due to random hardware errors
Google claims quantum supremacy – IBM says not so fast. One researcher explains why he doesn't see quantum computers…
December 3, 2019
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Pregnant women have a higher risk of delivering early on unseasonably hot days
More places around the world are experiencing days with record high temperatures. These prolonged hot spells may have unanticipated…
December 2, 2019
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