Blockchain technology can address some weaknesses in voting systems, but not all of them – and it opens new potential…
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are some of the most widely prescribed drugs in the US. They are meant to be used only short-term,…
The Trump administration's tendency to follow rules only if they're in its interest could end up hurting the US…
A new film on beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers hits theaters next month. Rogers' moral values contributed…
Teachers' unions often say they go on strike to improve conditions for students. A closer look at recent walkouts suggests…
Colleges and universities have banned fraternities from campus to stave off problem drinking and hazing incidents. But a…
Opioid overdoses killed 47,000 Americans in 2017 — more than gun violence. Many fewer would have died if they'd been…
Social networks connecting us through kinship and friendship are often small. This can often lead to surprising points of…
Women in the workplace face discrimination at every level, including in upper management.
As climate change intensifies the risk of wildfires in California, insurers are dropping coverage for many homeowners.
A proposal to double the value of Pell Grants for college students could finally start to restore their value to what they…
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is empowering children around the world by encouraging them to see themselves…
For years, doctors have known that blacks have worse health outcomes than whites and live, on average, shorter lives. But…
Over the past few decades, the US has gradually lowered the ceiling for refugees.
China is betting that a massive set of investments around the world will bring it economic prosperity and international…
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in America. But there may be ways to study the stress response and…
Efforts to 'harden' school buildings could distract from the need to focus on human behavior and what's known…
Donald Trump has some ideas about how to end homelessness in the US. Los Angeles' recent experiences may be an important…