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A scholar who spent 24 months in the Uighur-dominated regions of China recalls when the Chinese crackdown on Uighurs started…
The internet has allowed pseudoscience to flourish. Artificial intelligence could help steer people away from the bad information.
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A good public speaker needs to be able to write and deliver an effective speech as well as to improvise.
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Initial data from the outbreak in China did not reveal as much information as scientists needed to assess the epidemic.…
A quarter of Americans, many of them non-white, are worried about data privacy and confidentiality in the 2020 census.
Communication from public health and government officials during a health threat is a critical component of preventing and…
The Fed and Congress have little ammunition available for fighting an economic downturn if COVID-19 triggers one.
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Recent research explores how women 'dress defensively' to avoid the aggression of other women.
There are better ways to convey your emotions.
A reduction in OSHA inspectors may lead to a reduction in workplace safety.
Co-opting internet-connected devices could disrupt transportation systems on Election Day, stymie political campaigns, or…
The Shah of Iran, Jimmy Carter, Israel's foreign policy, Turkish politics and the US Armenian community are all elements…
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