5 things to know about mass shootings in America
A criminologist reviews recent research to dispel common misconceptions about mass shootings.
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I teach refugees to map their world
Maps can be an invaluable tool in a natural disaster or humanitarian crisis. A pilot project trained Syrian refugees at…
May 18, 2018
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Scott Pruitt's approach to pollution control will make the air dirtier and Americans less healthy
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt wants to change the grounds for setting US air pollution targets. An environmental lawyer…
May 18, 2018
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Wildfire risks are high again this year – here's what travelers need to know
With elevated wildfire risks forecast across much of the western US this summer, here's how travelers can track local…
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70 years of instant photos, thanks to inventor Edwin Land's Polaroid camera
Whether at a family gathering or in a research lab, getting access to images immediately was a game changer. And Land's…
May 18, 2018
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Privatizing essential human services like the VA can come at a high social cost
The Trump administration wants to privatize more of the federal bureaucracy. New research suggests this can lead to discrimination…
May 18, 2018
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The GOP's poor arguments for doubling down on SNAP's work requirements
Cutting the program formerly known as food stamps would hurt low-income Americans and the whole economy.
May 18, 2018
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How lessons from childhood cancer care could improve adult cancer care
Pediatric cancer is one of the cruelest of diseases, and caregivers develop special skills to help their patients. Research…
May 18, 2018
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Why the EPA's 'secret science' proposal alarms public health experts
The EPA intends to limit what scientific studies can inform policy – a change long sought by industry. A long-time public…
May 18, 2018
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Venezuelans are boycotting their presidential election
The Venezuelan opposition is asking people not to vote in the country's May 20 election, which they call a 'farce.'…
May 17, 2018
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What is all the fuss about 5G?
In this Speed Read, learn the difference between 3G, 4G and 5G, and why it matters.
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Diet soda may be hurting your diet
Mounting evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes. Should…
May 17, 2018
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The Iran nuclear deal could still be saved, experts say
It would be a heavy lift, but revising the Iran nuclear deal would have some significant upsides, according to scholars…
May 17, 2018
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Donald Glover and the state of 'black genius'
Glover and hip-hop are reaching their apex at the same time, giving Glover an avenue to enter the ranks of creative geniuses.…
May 17, 2018
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A peek into the lives of Puerto Rican Muslims and what Ramadan means post Hurricane Maria
A scholar talks to Muslims in Puerto Rico and comes back with an understanding of their rich history and their struggles.
May 17, 2018
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Why America needs a new approach to school desegregation
Better funding, integrated neighborhoods and a diverse teacher workforce are among the things needed to dismantle a long-standing…
May 17, 2018
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In the US, fairy-tale royal weddings clash with reality
Royal weddings have shaped how Americans imagine their own dream weddings. Unfortunately, they don't come cheap –…
May 17, 2018
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Yanny or Laurel? It's your brain not your ears that decides
Where you come down on the latest internet hullabaloo depends on how your brain fills in gaps in the sounds you hear.
May 16, 2018
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Tom Wolfe elevated journalism into enduring literature
A journalism scholar and biographer of Tom Wolfe looks back at a literary great's life of challenging cultural standards.
May 16, 2018
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Supreme Court delivers a home run for sports bettors – and now states need to scramble
With leagues lobbying for their share, a thriving illegal market that needs to be stifled, and bettors chomping at the bit,…
May 16, 2018
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