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An evolutionary biologist makes the case that there's no reconciling science and religion. In the search for truth,…
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Brazil's new president – often called the 'Trump of the tropics' for his inflammatory, right-wing rhetoric…
Trump appeals to his base in a way that philosophers knew was effective thousands of years ago.
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E-cigarette usage among teens has surged. A tobacco control expert explains how flavors may be contributing.
With President Trump insisting on funding for his border wall and Democrats vehemently opposed, a partial government shutdown…
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The Parkland school shooting not only spurred unprecedented national protests for gun control – it also prompted debates…
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While college football coaches who make it to the widely televised bowl games stand to collect major bonuses, history shows…
Back in 2016, the Brexit vote and US presidential election seemed like a nationalist one-two punch that could knock out…
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The initial aim of the 1937 Foreign Agents Registration Act was long forgotten: the prosecution of Nazis for interfering…
For many who know someone who has lost a loved one, it can be hard to know what to say or how to respond. For those who…
Developing drugs is typically the domain of large pharmaceutical companies. But here is an example of drug development for…
Major advances in computing technology could break most modern encryption – but not for at least a few years.