Will terrorism continue to decline worldwide in 2019?
Terrorist attacks and fatalities peaked in 2014, and have been on the decline since then.
February 27, 2019
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China is catching up to the US on artificial intelligence research
A recent executive order from President Trump won't do much to help the US stay ahead of Chinese innovation and investment…
February 27, 2019
484
Cultured meat seems gross? It's much better than animal agriculture
Surveys suggest fewer than half of Americans are looking forward to lab-grown meat. A moral psychologist examines common…
February 27, 2019
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Cuba expands rights but rejects radical change in updated constitution
Cuba will not legalize same-sex marriage, as gay activists hoped. But its new constitution adds greater protections for…
February 27, 2019
557
A Danish word the world needs to combat stress: Pyt
Pyt doesn't have an exact English translation, but there's a rich strain of psychological research devoted to its…
February 27, 2019
553
Newly discovered cold-tolerant plants from Siberia could promote clean bioenergy
In the eastern reaches of Siberia, scientists discovered plants with exceptional cold tolerance that could be the key to…
February 26, 2019
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Robocalls are unstoppable – 3 questions answered about why your phone won't quit ringing
Robocalls are common and becoming increasingly frequent. A scholar explains how they work, and why they're such a pain.
February 26, 2019
507
A brief history of North Carolina's 9th District contested election – in 1898
This is not the first time the district has dealt with a contested election. Last time, there was no redo.
February 26, 2019
487
America can afford a Green New Deal – here's how
Democrats such as Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Markey are proposing an ambitious decarbonization plan that critics are calling…
February 26, 2019
549
WTO offers Trump a solution to enforcing a trade deal with a China that breaks promises
American and Chinese trade negotiators are pushing hard to get a deal, but a major sticking point remains: ensuring China…
February 26, 2019
486
Ospreys' recovery from pollution and shooting is a global conservation success story
Chemical pollution and hunting pushed Ospreys to the edge of extinction in the mid-20th century. Today, they have rebounded…
February 26, 2019
504
I build mathematical programs that could discover the drugs of the future
Artificially intelligent drug design programs could discover new therapies for conditions that are difficult or prohibitively…
February 26, 2019
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Is a gene-edited animal a drug?
According to current regulations, animals that have been genetically edited, like pigs or cows, are considered drugs. What…
February 26, 2019
517
Amazon pullout from NYC shows the perils of partnerships between higher education and business
When colleges rush to serve the needs of business, they risk losing sight of their purpose and entering into bad deals with…
February 26, 2019
550
Venezuela crisis: Trump threats to Maduro evoke bloody history of US intervention in Latin America
The Trump administration says President Maduro's 'days are numbered' after Venezuelan security forces killed…
February 25, 2019
500
Trump vs. Congress: The emergency declaration should not be resolved in court
The constitutional conflict between Congress and President Trump over his emergency declaration has potential to undermine…
February 25, 2019
518
Can sitting less decrease your risk of heart disease?
Sitting has been maligned in recent years for its role in obesity and diabetes. Now, a recent study in older women suggests…
February 25, 2019
475
Lessons from IBM for Google, Amazon and Facebook
The history of IBM shows how a technology titan can grow and change, while still remaining focused on its core business.
February 25, 2019
517
Chinese internet users turn to the blockchain to fight against government censorship
Chinese users have started posting sensitive materials, like documents of sexual assault, on the blockchain. But the government…
February 25, 2019
652
How a Green New Deal could exploit developing countries
Climate justice policies could potentially double as tools of colonialism that harm people outside the US.
February 25, 2019
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