Constant dieters might be choosing the wrong way to lose weight
New research shows so-called 'restrained eaters' prefer larger portions of lighter foods.
August 25, 2020
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Western wildfires are spinning off tornadoes – here’s how fires create their own freakish weather
Persistent heat waves and dry lightning are part of the problem. For firefighters, the erratic behavior gets dangerous quickly.
August 25, 2020
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Biloxi's 15-year recovery from Hurricane Katrina offers lessons for other coastal cities
After the news media move on from a major disaster site, rebuilding continues for years.
August 25, 2020
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Reopening elementary schools carries less COVID-19 risk than high schools – but that doesn't guarant
New research points to why reopening elementary schools is the safest bet and what else needs to happen for schools to have…
August 25, 2020
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While the US is reeling from COVID-19, the Trump administration is trying to take away health care
In the middle of the pandemic, the Trump administration is pursuing policy and a court ruling that would take away health…
August 25, 2020
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Voters aren’t the only ones who dread slow mail – struggling small businesses are also at risk from
The Postal Service plays a critical role in the supply chains of small businesses and in keeping rural America connected.…
August 24, 2020
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Approval of a coronavirus vaccine would be just the beginning – huge production challenges could cau
Once a coronavirus vaccine is approved, billions of doses need to be manufactured. Current vaccine production is nowhere…
August 24, 2020
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¿Tienes hijos o sobrinos pequeños? Estas son tres maneras de ayudarlos a interactuar pese al COVID-1
La pandemia ha afectado la manera en que todos los humanos socializamos, pero esto tiene mayor impacto en los menores de…
August 24, 2020
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Economic hardship from COVID-19 will hit minority seniors the most
New data shows the Great Recession hurt older, poorer Blacks and Hispanics the most. The pandemic downturn is likely to…
August 24, 2020
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Latin American women are disappearing and dying under lockdown
Reports of rape, domestic abuse and murdered women are way up in Brazil, Mexico, Peru and beyond since the coronavirus.…
August 24, 2020
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Voting by mail is convenient, but not always secret
Voting at home is safe from fraud and disease, but gives up a key advantage of in-person voting at official polling places:…
August 24, 2020
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The labor-busting law firms and consultants that keep Google, Amazon and other workplaces union-free
Unionization is at a record low in part thanks to the tactics these firms use on behalf of companies and other organizations.
August 24, 2020
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In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, what should you say to someone who refuses to wear a mask? A p
A philosopher argues that wearing masks could be tied to living up to the standards of one's social group and recognizing…
August 24, 2020
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Challenge trials for a coronavirus vaccine are unethical – except for in one unlikely scenario
Challenge trials – purposefully exposing volunteers to the coronavirus – could speed up the development of a vaccine.…
August 24, 2020
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Brewing Mesopotamian beer brings a sip of this vibrant ancient drinking culture back to life
Beer was extremely popular in ancient Mesopotamia. Sipped through straws, it differed from today’s beer and was enjoyed…
August 24, 2020
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IBD: How a class of killer T cells goes rogue in inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers discover clues to the origin of inflammatory bowel disease and a possible strategy for treatment.
August 21, 2020
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How Alexei Navalny revolutionized opposition politics in Russia, before his apparent poisoning
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, gravely ill from a suspected poisoning, brought a new type of opposition to Russia…
August 21, 2020
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