When you think of viruses, you might think of the horrible illnesses they cause, like flu or Ebola. But now researchers…
When an elected leader turns autocratic, the economy tends to suffer. That's because, in a functioning democracy, economic…
In the excitement of the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, fans often forget themselves – and their voices.…
Facebook's focus on personalizing ads has created new tools for businesses to interact with customers and to connect…
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A measles outbreak is causing major concern in a Washington county where only 22 percent of children are vaccinated against…
Layering on winter gear is annoying. But with temperatures reaching minus 50 in some parts of the country, it is essential…
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An atmospheric scientist explains why water can do some strange-looking things at very cold temperatures, and what's…
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A former social studies teacher lists three ways educators and others can better understand the difficult subject of slavery…
The country's 'Black Mecca' is hosting the Super Bowl. With the NFL's national anthem controversy still…
For those who don't smoke cigarettes, the dangers may seem distant. Yet smoking still kills millions each year. A new…
A coup seems so imminent in Venezuela that people are debating whether Maduro's overthrow would be good or bad for Venezuelan…
After 15 years of Facebook, the ways brands use it for marketing and advertising have changed – right alongside the way…
The Fed abruptly ended two years of aggressive interest rate hikes, signaling the longest economic expansion on record may…
The private space race is about to take another great leap as Israel sends a private lander to the moon.
Facebook has been acting irresponsibly and selfishly, and promising to do better without actually improving. But that's…