People are increasingly interrupted at work, but it's not all bad
Interruptions are inevitable – but how they happen matters.
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Mining powers modern life, but can leave scarred lands and polluted waters behind
The Trump administration is supporting new mines in Alaska and Minnesota that many opponents say could devastate sensitive…
October 3, 2019
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America now solves problems with troops, not diplomats
Data show that the US intervenes more in other countries' affairs than it did in the past. It also currently hires fewer…
October 3, 2019
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New England power line corridors harbor rare bees and other wild things
Wild things thrive in transmission pathways that crisscross states.
October 3, 2019
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3 questions about vodka, answered
To celebrate National Vodka Day, a food historian debunks myths and highlights unknown facts about one of America's…
October 3, 2019
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Curious Kids: How do my eyes adjust to the dark and how long does it take?
Just the tiniest bit of light can let you see in the 'dark.' Here's how your eyes do it.
October 3, 2019
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Trump's bad Nixon imitation may cost him the presidency
President Trump solicited foreign help for his presidential campaign. So did presidential candidate Richard Nixon. The difference,…
October 3, 2019
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This year at the Supreme Court: Gay rights, gun rights and Native rights
The upcoming Supreme Court session will address notable cases about the rights of different groups. The cases go to the…
October 3, 2019
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What moons in other solar systems reveal about planets like Neptune and Jupiter
A giant exomoon hundreds of times the size of Earth is revealing secrets about how giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn…
October 2, 2019
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Gandhi's 150th birthday: A little-remembered philosopher translated the Mahatma's ideas of nonviolen
Mahatma Gandhi is an iconic figure for the world. Richard Barlett Gregg helped introduce him to Americans.
October 2, 2019
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3 reasons Forever 21’s bankruptcy doesn’t spell the end of brick-and-mortar retailing
A retail expert explains why brick-and-mortar brands will continue to thrive in the age of e-commerce.
October 2, 2019
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Untangling tattoos' influence on immune response
An anthropologist works in American Samoa, taking advantage of the island's longstanding tattoo culture to tease out…
October 2, 2019
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Harvard can use race as an admissions factor, at least for now
Tuesday's ruling in the Harvard affirmative action case allows colleges to use race in their admission decisions. A…
October 2, 2019
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Cultural studies key to national security
National security isn't just about warding off physical attacks. It's also about understanding cultural forces that…
October 2, 2019
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How a 1905 debate about 'tainted' Rockefeller money is a reminder of ethical dilemmas today
Institutions that benefited from donations from benefactors such as Epstein are facing hard questions. In a somewhat similar…
October 2, 2019
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South America's second-largest forest is also burning – and 'environmentally friendly' charcoal is s
The cleared land of Paraguay's Chaco forest produces everyday products like charcoal and leather that are sold abroad…
October 2, 2019
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The Beatles' revolutionary use of recording technology in 'Abbey Road'
As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, an expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers…
October 1, 2019
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Misinformation, evasion and the informational problem of live TV interviews
Why do TV news shows book interviews with people who lie or obfuscate? Dogged interviewer Mike Wallace was an example of…
October 1, 2019
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A father-physician tests if a little peanut a day keeps allergy away
There's a new therapy for treating peanut allergy that is showing promise in phase 3 trials.
October 1, 2019
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