Wind energy's swift growth, explained
Experts expect the wind business to remain brisk in the US and abroad, on land and offshore.
April 23, 2018
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Delivering VR in perfect focus with nanostructure meta-lenses
Using nanostructures on a flat piece of glass can make lenses smaller, lighter and much cheaper – while providing better…
April 23, 2018
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How images change our race bias
Seeing is not just believing. Seeing changes what we believe, about ourselves and about other people.
April 23, 2018
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Should you insure that trip or TV? Here's what an economist would do
Companies these days offer insurance on pretty much anything you buy, no matter how inexpensive. How do you know when it's…
April 23, 2018
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The census will officially count same-sex couples for the first time ever – but that's not enough
The 2020 census will count same-sex couples across the US. A broader count of the LGBT population would be even better.
April 23, 2018
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Macron-Trump summit has high stakes for France's embattled leader
Trump is rolling out the red carpet for Macron's visit to Washington. But the French president has some tough talks…
April 23, 2018
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Comey memos follow tradition of J. Edgar Hoover keeping notes on presidents
Past presidents have made strange requests of the FBI, some of which were documented by J. Edgar Hoover.
April 20, 2018
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What Greek tragedy illuminates about James Comey
Greek tragedies shed light into human nature's darker corners. They can also illuminate the character of former FBI…
April 20, 2018
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Climate change may scuttle Caribbean's post-hurricane plans for a renewable energy boom
The 2017 hurricane season showed that Caribbean nations urgently need more resilient power grids. But the effects of climate…
April 20, 2018
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Why marijuana fans should not see approval for epilepsy drug as a win for weed
A drug made from a molecule produced from cannabis gained unanimous approval from an FDA panel. But the molecule, CBD, is…
April 20, 2018
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As marijuana goes mainstream, what's happening to the way we talk about weed?
Marijuana has a rich linguistic tradition. But drive by dispensaries like 'Advanced Medical Alternatives' or 'Alameda…
April 20, 2018
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Harvard sexual harassment case scars the institution as well as victims
The Harvard case shows that when sexual harassment occurs on campus, it not only leaves a trail of victims but hurts the…
April 20, 2018
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Trump's exports-good, imports-bad trade policy, debunked by an economist
The administration embraces mercantilism, an ideology with few adherents.
April 20, 2018
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Market forces are driving a clean energy revolution in the US
A recent survey of electric utility leaders finds that Trump administration efforts to promote coal energy and roll back…
April 20, 2018
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Is Earth's ozone layer still at risk? 5 questions answered
Earth's ozone layer shields us from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Nations have been working to reduce ozone-depleting…
April 20, 2018
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Housing discrimination thrives 50 years after Fair Housing Act tried to end it
Where people live in the US is still often influenced by racial discrimination. Is the federal government doing enough to…
April 20, 2018
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Democratic Party's pluralism is both a strength and weakness
The Democratic Party is a mishmash of causes and interest groups. The party's future will be determined by how its leaders…
April 20, 2018
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I run 'facial recognition' on buildings to unlock architectural secrets
Building features can be analyzed in the same way that facial recognition software works, revealing previously hidden elements…
April 19, 2018
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What's unconscious bias training, and does it work?
Starbucks is giving this training to its employees, but it’s still so new that there's no standard format and little…
April 19, 2018
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Our centuries-long quest for 'a quiet place'
Is noise the real monster? Or is it our own intolerance of unwanted sounds?
April 19, 2018
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