Why bullshit hurts democracy more than lies
The bullshitter may do even more damage than the liar in politics.
May 14, 2018
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Recreational ancestry DNA testing may reveal more than consumers bargained for
More people are sending off saliva samples to find out about their genetic roots. But the raw DNA results go way beyond…
May 14, 2018
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Women on the 2018 ballot are busting perceptions of motherhood and leadership
In the past, running for political office and being a mother were seemingly incompatible. A scholar of gender and politics…
May 11, 2018
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Smart windows could combine solar panels and TVs too
Organic semiconductors could make possible energy-generating windows that double as movie screens or computer displays.
May 11, 2018
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The science of the plot twist: How writers exploit our brains
Our minds are wired to anticipate what's coming next – and fill in the gaps when we don’t have all the information.
May 11, 2018
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Science teachers sacrifice to provide lab materials for students
Urban and rural science teachers often lack funding for science lab materials and pay out of pocket to provide those materials…
May 11, 2018
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Americans are more anxious than before
Americans are becoming more anxious about every element of their lives from safety to finances to politics.
May 11, 2018
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Mad Magazine's clout may have faded, but its ethos matters more than ever before
Today's media consumers are being bombarded with bias and sensationalism – and could use a dose of Mad's media…
May 11, 2018
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Your shampoo, hair spray and skin lotion may be polluting the air
New research is spotlighting personal care products, such as shampoos and skin lotions, as a significant source of chemicals…
May 11, 2018
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What torching Iran deal says about US commitment to nuclear security
Does the work of the international agency responsible for verifying whether Iran was in compliance with the deal matter…
May 10, 2018
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Paraguay elige un presidente que recuerda a viejos tiempos de dictadura
El presidente electo de Paraguay es un senador conservador y hijo del un concejal del dictador Stroessner, quien gobernó…
May 10, 2018
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Identifying with others who control themselves could strengthen your own self-control
Everybody wants more self-control, but it's proven difficult to beef up through training. New research suggests that…
May 10, 2018
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Why the betrayal of Bill Cosby, Eric Schneiderman and other influential men is deeper than you think
It's not shallow to be upset by the latest scandals. Learning about the bad behavior of people we admire can harm our…
May 10, 2018
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Trump's deregulatory record doesn't include much actual deregulation
A review of Trump's stated war on regulations doesn't find many successful repeals. But it is hurting regulatory…
May 10, 2018
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Supreme Court to rule on your First Amendment right to silence
Most people know that the First Amendment protects free speech. But two upcoming Supreme Court cases reveal how it also…
May 10, 2018
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Paraguay's new president recalls an old dictatorship
Paraguay's conservative president-elect Mario Abdo narrowly won the April 22 election. His father was the private secretary…
May 10, 2018
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Chemotherapy timing could influence how well the treatment works
Circadian clocks regulate the timing of hundreds of processes in the cell, suggesting that matching medications with your…
May 10, 2018
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4 ways 'internet of things' toys endanger children
As Amazon introduces a new smart-home device aimed at children, it's important to know many internet-connected toys…
May 10, 2018
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