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As measles cases surge, people blame parents who refuse to vaccinate their children. A sociologist who has studied public…
American cities are getting more diverse, but neighbors of different races don't necessarily socialize with each other.…
The College Board is adding a new 'adversity score' to the SAT to take students' socioeconomic backgrounds into…
US-China relations are fast deteriorating, leading to fears that a ‘cold war’ may be brewing. A China expert explains…
Yeast isn't just important for the foods we consume. A rogue lineage of yeast species that evolves faster than any other…
Morse code works whether flashing a spotlight or blinking your eyes – or even tapping on a smartphone touchscreen.
Women of color in public office often face great scrutiny and hostility. New research shows how France's first black…
By chance, a sociologist started an experiment the day sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein became public.…
For the start of Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, scholars explain weather forecasting, evacuation orders, inland flooding…
Many people think climate change caused Classic Maya civilization to collapse abruptly around 900 A.D. An archaeologist…
According to a new study, those who have a tendency to sabotage their relationships may find solace in the fictional worlds…
As millennials flock to certain parts of the US, home prices in those areas are surging.
An expert explains that many of the foundational Jewish texts assert that a fetus does not attain the status of personhood…
A new technology has enabled neuroscientists to examine the chemistry of individual brain cells. The finding reveal how…
The federal government isn't the only one that has banned student financial aid to prisoners. Many states have enacted…
Cholera kills fast, and outbreaks are common in war-torn regions and after natural disasters where clean water is scarce.…
As candidates propose ways to provide health insurance for more people, it's important to know that some proposals could…
Thousands of hydropower dams are under construction around the world. New research shows that by cutting off sediment flow,…