Coronavirus numbers confusing you? Here's how to make sense of them
There's more to the numbers than what you see on TV.
July 21, 2020
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Russian cyberthreat extends to coronavirus vaccine research
The Russian cyberthreat, now targeting coronavirus vaccine research, goes back over three decades, extends into the country's…
July 21, 2020
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Social networks aim to erase hate but miss the target on guns
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social networks say they are targeting hate, but they're overlooking a major source…
July 21, 2020
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations? Here's what states and employers can legally require
For a COVID-19 vaccine to stop the pandemic, a large percentage of the population will have to get vaccinated. A law professor…
July 21, 2020
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Black men face high discrimination and depression, even as their education and incomes rise
The issues facing Black Americans are not confined to only racial discrimination. Gender plays a part too.
July 21, 2020
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Colleges expect athletes to work but not to air any grievances – here's why that's wrong
When college athletes practice or play, they're really performing work. But are they able to speak up when the work…
July 21, 2020
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New teachers mistakenly assume Black students are angry
These new findings could help explain why Black students are more likely to be suspended, expelled or otherwise disciplined…
July 21, 2020
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With fewer cars on US streets, now is the time to reinvent roadways and how we use them
City streets were built to accommodate cars, but the COVID-19 pandemic has scrambled our transport needs. Many cities are…
July 21, 2020
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How Taiwanese death rituals have adapted for families living in the US
Taiwan's death rituals come from multiple spiritual sources. A Taiwanese-American scholar explains what changes for…
July 21, 2020
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ALS scientific breakthrough: Diabetes drug metformin shows promise in mouse study for a common type
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, is a crippling, progressive neurodegenerative disease for which…
July 20, 2020
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Sexism pushed Rosalind Franklin toward the scientific sidelines during her short life, but her work
Franklin was born a century ago, and her X-ray crystallography work crucially contributed to determining the structure of…
July 20, 2020
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In Kashmir, military lockdown and pandemic combined are one giant deadly threat
People in the disputed Indian territory of Kashmir had already been living under a 24-hour curfew for eight months when…
July 20, 2020
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Electoral College benefits whiter states, study shows
With a Supreme Court ruling rejecting one of the founders' two reasons for creating the Electoral College, only one…
July 20, 2020
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How local governments can attract companies that will help keep their economies afloat during COVID-
As state and local governments lure businesses to their shores with financial incentives, a recent study finds that two…
July 20, 2020
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COVID-19 has ravaged American newsrooms – here's why that matters
COVID-19 has accelerated the decline in local and national journalism. Is it time to find a new funding model, or for the…
July 20, 2020
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Mandatory face masks might lull people into taking more coronavirus risks
Policies meant to improve public health – like mandatory face masks during the coronavirus pandemic – need to take into…
July 20, 2020
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Why Indian American spelling bee success is more than just an endearing story
Making sure that children hone skills and build up credentials at a young age are part of a long-term plan common among…
July 20, 2020
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John Lewis and C.T. Vivian belonged to a long tradition of religious leaders in the civil rights str
From the earliest days of the civil rights struggle, Black religious leaders have infused the fight for justice with spirituality.…
July 18, 2020
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Twitter hack exposes broader threat to democracy and society
Hackers demonstrated they can take over Twitter's technology infrastructure, a brazen move that hints at how such an…
July 17, 2020
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