Our shared reality is fraying
A psychologist explains what can happen to individuals and societies that lose their grip on the truth.
September 12, 2018
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The national prison strike is over. Now is the time prisoners are most in danger
A historian reminds us that protests in prisons are often followed by retaliation.
September 12, 2018
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6 questions you can ask a loved one to help screen for suicide risk
Death by suicide has increased at an alarming rate in recent decades. With September being Suicide Prevention Awareness…
September 12, 2018
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Anniversary of Lehman's collapse reminds us – booms are often followed by busts
It's when times are good that the seeds of the next financial crisis are sewn.
September 12, 2018
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Images of suffering can bring about change – but are they ethical?
Images of famine or poverty are often used by human rights groups to galvanize support. And they often do. The ethics of…
September 12, 2018
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What the world needs now to fight climate change: More swamps
Wetlands are some of the world's most undervalued weapons against climate change. They store huge quantities of carbon…
September 12, 2018
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California aims to become carbon-free by 2045. Is that feasible?
A new law provides flexibility in terms of how the state can meet this new target for the electricity it consumes.
September 12, 2018
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How meteorologists predict the next big hurricane
How do experts know when and where the next big hurricane is going to hit? A look at the complicated science of forecasting.
September 12, 2018
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'Treason' is now a popular word – here's what it really means
'Treason' is the only crime specifically defined in the US Constitution. The word is being used a lot these days,…
September 11, 2018
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Los activistas que luchan por abolir el ICE plantean una visión más amplia
Es algo más que un eslogan. Para los organizadores comunitarios, 'Abolish ICE' representa el primer paso hacia…
September 11, 2018
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Can the census ask if you're a citizen? Here's what's at stake in court battles over the 2020 census
More than two dozen states and cities are suing over a controversial new citizenship question.
September 11, 2018
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Why al-Qaida is still strong 17 years after 9/11
An unprecedented onslaught from the US hasn't destroyed the terrorist organization. What is the secret of its resilience?
September 11, 2018
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The friendship of Michelle Obama and George W. Bush strikes a hopeful, important chord
A simple act of kindness between George Bush and Michelle Obama illuminates our need for friendship and well-being.
September 11, 2018
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Welcome to the new Meghalayan age – here's how it fits with the rest of Earth's geologic history
2018 brought the announcement of a new geologic age that covers the last 4,200 years. How do scientists divide up Earth's…
September 11, 2018
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Minority job applicants with 'strong racial identities' may encounter less pay and lower odds of get
A new study suggests perceptions of how strongly people of color identify with their race can have a big impact on their…
September 11, 2018
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When MSNBC or Fox News airs in public places, how do people react?
If you disagree with the political slant of the network, it might color your views of others in the room – and change…
September 11, 2018
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Women's colleges play unique role in quest for equality
Since 2016, women's colleges have seen an uptick in enrollment. We asked the leaders of three women's colleges –…
September 11, 2018
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Detroit is Burning
In 1967 race riots nearly tore Detroit apart. The next year, the Kerner Commission, appointed by president Lyndon Johnson,…
September 10, 2018
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Police killings of 3 black men left a mark on Detroit's history more than 50 years ago
Efforts to keep the city segregated led to one of the largest civil rights rebellions of the 1960s, and interactions between…
September 10, 2018
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Simple blood test could read people's internal clock
Everybody has a personal internal clock in their brain that dictates when we feel like eating, waking and sleeping. But…
September 10, 2018
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