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At a special commencement ceremony for first-generation college graduates, a dean gave a speech made up of nothing but questions.
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A political scientist explains how a new commission that wants to measure the economic value of a college degree could end…
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Trump claims the tariffs he’s imposed on imports from China and elsewhere are saving US industries and jobs. The data…
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According to a new study, a small portion of a site can yield thousands of objects, adding up to millions of dollars.
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No matter how well-intentioned, volunteers who may be inexperienced can't solve the entrenched and complex social problems…
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Rather than revealing an advertiser targeted you by your phone number or email address, Facebook may tell you it showed…
Lead contamination is not just a problem for Flint, Michigan. It is an issue in many regions. One epidemiologist figured…
The mating habits of these tiny, colorful fish may be revealing something broader about the animal kingdom, and perhaps…
More schools are deciding to scrap the tradition of naming a valedictorian – just as students from diverse backgrounds…
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects hosts, causes cysts in the brain and changes the behavior of the host. But is the…