Illuminating the 'dark web'
Begun as part of efforts to preserve online anonymity and privacy, Freenet, Tor and the Invisible Internet Project are,…
October 30, 2018
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The Dead Sea Scrolls are a priceless link to the Bible's past
Five of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum of Bible were found to be forged. The scrolls are considered priceless. Here's…
October 30, 2018
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7 ways to teach civil discourse to students
A former middle school teacher offers a series of tips on how educators can teach young people to engage in more civil discourse.
October 30, 2018
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The soundtrack of the Sixties demanded respect, justice and equality
Fifty years ago, Sly and the Family Stone sang 'We got to live together, I am no better and neither are you.' The…
October 30, 2018
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How Mister Rogers’ message of love might help us now
Fred Rogers was not blind to evil, but he still taught love in the face of it. His real neighborhood under attack, his neighbors…
October 30, 2018
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What Bolsonaro's presidency means for Brazil: 5 essential reads
Bolsonaro promised angry Brazilians he would transform their crisis-stricken country. But he didn't say how. Five Brazil…
October 29, 2018
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Los migrantes de la 'caravana' tienen derecho de asilo en EEUU, pero conseguirlo les será difícil
Una académica que trabajó con solicitantes de asilo durante una década explica por qué la vía legal a la seguridad…
October 29, 2018
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Money in elections doesn't mean what you think it does
Is money the root of all evil in politics? It’s easy to see a correlation between winning and fundraising – money flows…
October 29, 2018
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4 reasons gerrymandering is getting worse
One of the main reasons polarization in the US is on the rise – the way congressional seats are drawn to favor parties…
October 29, 2018
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Beating breast cancer only to die of opioid use – a sad Appalachian story
The opioid epidemic has hit parts of Appalachia very hard' places where cancer rates are high. Many patients are surviving…
October 29, 2018
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The Amish live simply, but don't confuse them with environmentalists
Many Americans view the Amish as living simply and in touch with the land, but their views about the environment are complicated…
October 29, 2018
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Why students need more 'math talk'
Most math classrooms feature a teacher lecturing and students quietly working on problems. But research shows that a different…
October 29, 2018
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Can Seabiscuit's DNA explain his elite racing ability?
The US went crazy for Seabiscuit when he won his famous 1938 match race against War Admiral. Now researchers are investigating…
October 29, 2018
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Bolsonaro wins Brazil election, promises to purge leftists from country
Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing congressman and former army captain, is Brazil's next president, with 56 percent of votes.…
October 28, 2018
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What history reveals about surges in anti-Semitism and anti-immigrant sentiments
After the killing of 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, a scholar explains why this hate crime reminds her of the political…
October 28, 2018
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Terror isn't always a weapon of the weak -- it can also support the powerful
The attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and the sending of pipe bombs to critics of the current administration are examples…
October 28, 2018
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Why has Halloween become so popular among adults?
The holiday used to be all about trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. No more – and it could something to do with the…
October 26, 2018
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¿Pintor o robot? AICAN es una máquina que funciona como artista autónomo
Un algoritmo llamado AICAN ha aprendido todo el canon de la historia del arte occidental y ahora crea, nombra y vende sus…
October 26, 2018
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As digital threats grow, will cyber insurance take off?
As cyberattacks and hacking become more common, businesses and private individuals are realizing that cleaning up from digital…
October 26, 2018
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