Separation of powers: An invitation to struggle
After the recent government shutdown and breakdowns in functioning within all three branches, it looks like the separation…
After the recent government shutdown and breakdowns in functioning within all three branches, it looks like the separation…
Research on the psychology of politics reveals that when issues are framed in terms of moral right and wrong, the possibility…
Brazil's new president could clear the way for plans to develop remote areas around the Tapajos River basin over the…
Recent measles outbreaks show the dangers of not vaccinating – and the importance of vaccination. Is there a way to accommodate…
The media trope negates the work done by archivists, who are often well-aware of the existence of 'long-lost' letters,…
Trying to optimize the search for love can be naive. Using statistics and measurements isn't necessarily the best way…
There's a notable disparity between the rate of employment for people with and without disabilities, especially in certain…
Memory is traumatic but also important in Holocaust remembrance. It also serves a critical role in providing lessons for…
The government collects reams of economic data that are vital to the functioning of companies, policymakers and even families.
Forensic science is only as good as the equipment and the people who calibrate it, some high-profile cases indicate. Thousands…
Showing up at school board meetings might not sound as exciting as marching in the streets. But it can be an effective way…
How do you pack butterflies for shipping, or frogs for an overland hike to a new habitat? Three scientists explain how they…
Haiti is extremely vulnerable to climate change. It is also very poor. International donors have stepped in to help the…
Buttons don't always make things easier – and using them can be fraught with peril and troubling power dynamics.
The high-profile absence of several world leaders including Trump from the World Economic Forum has led some to suggest…
In these cases, what matters is how much pressure an employer puts on their employee to do the work.
Lots of academic scientists collaborate with federal employees and resources on their research projects. And at the moment…