How the Ford F-150 became king of cars
For 30 years, it’s been the best-selling vehicle in the US.
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The nuclear industry is making a big bet on small power plants
Advanced small modular reactors, known as SMRs, will probably have many advantages over older technology. But it's not…
June 8, 2018
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Trump scorns US media, but just try being a journalist in North Korea or Mexico
Trump may rhetorically attack the media, but the US still ranks 45th of 180 countries in terms of press freedom. North Korea…
June 8, 2018
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Why Mister Rogers' message of love and kindness is good for your health
As the documentary about 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' hits theaters today, it's worth noting that Rogers'…
June 8, 2018
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Young people crossing the border alone face challenges in the US homes where they're placed
Interviews with hundreds of unaccompanied minors in Los Angeles reveal that relationships with US sponsors can be complicated.
June 8, 2018
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Social Security’s future is safe
Social Security will have to dip into its trust fund to pay benefits this year for the first time since 1982. Should we…
June 7, 2018
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De Podemos a Trump, las narrativas explican la política mundial
¿Qué tienen en común Nelson Mandela, el presidente Mao y el político español Pablo Iglesias con Donald Trump?
June 7, 2018
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Will a garbage revolt threaten Putin?
Massive noxious garbage dumps piling up around Moscow have sparked citizen protests. And those protests are turning into…
June 7, 2018
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Connected cars can lie, posing a new threat to smart cities
New research has uncovered a previously unknown weakness in smart city systems: devices that trust each other. That could…
June 7, 2018
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How far away was that lightning?
When you see a bolt of lightning, do you immediately start counting to see how far off a storm is? An atmospheric scientist…
June 7, 2018
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Why Jefferson’s vision of American Islam matters today
As President Trump resumes an annual tradition of celebrating Ramadan, it provides a moment to remember that Islam has long…
June 7, 2018
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Scientists are using DNA to study ocean life and reveal the hidden diversity of zooplankton
DNA sequencing is making it possible for scientists to identify thousands of species of zooplankton – drifting animals…
June 7, 2018
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How Korean boy band BTS toppled Asian stereotypes – and took America by storm
K-pop has been hugely popular in Asia, but has never able to catch on in the U.S. – until BTS topped the Billboard 200.
June 7, 2018
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How female protagonists have changed – and stayed the same – in young adult fiction
Female protagonists in young adult fiction are unlikely heroines who embrace their flaws. But when it comes to diversity,…
June 7, 2018
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Migrants' latest health challenge: Scabies
Migrants face many health problems, from mental health issues to diseases. The latest threat is scabies.
June 7, 2018
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Trump may intervene in the power markets to keep coal and nuclear plants running. Does that make sen
There is simply no credible evidence supporting the contention that America is experiencing a grid emergency.
June 6, 2018
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¿Igualdad de género? Para las mujeres en política esto no existe
Incluso en la Europa igualitaria, las mujeres políticas deben luchar contra los estereotipos de género, la cobertura de…
June 6, 2018
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California's jungle primary sets up polarized governor's race for November
The top two system in California was created to draw out more centrist candidates and voters, but data from primaries past…
June 6, 2018
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