While many market observers blame the growing threat of inflation for the stock market crash, the real culprit may be concerns…
When faced with chaos or danger, most people retreat. Not so for those who possess a certain personality trait.
Congress may have averted a shutdown, but don't get too excited, warns a Harvard budget expert. The deal isn't sustainable…
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The $1.5 trillion plan he's proposing would do the most for ventures that don't really need the government's…
On the heels of a new report that shows depression and anxiety are the top reasons college students seek counseling, a psychiatry…
Science has come a long way in the 100 years since the worst flu pandemic in history. But that doesn't mean that the…
Citizen activists can influence the policy positions of their elected representatives. Their activism might well counter…
The US has yet to fully undergo a process of truth and reconciliation.
It isn't cheating, per se. But if you're in a committed relationship and have multiple 'back burners' that…
As Earth's climate warms, mangroves are expanding north and south from tropical zones. Mangroves reinforce shorelines…
The ancient Chinese teacher called reflection the best way to become wise, yet we rarely consider it a core trait of a great…
The US is once again experiencing a shortage of blood, a difficult commodity to ship because it is perishable and time-sensitive.…
Seeing black lead characters who are accomplished scientists could be just the thing to help inspire future generations…
A new report says a "culture of passing" led to the graduation scandal at Ballou High School in Washington, DC,…
The 'right to try' legislation is a political winner. But will it give terminally patients the help they need or…
As the Olympics head to the Far East this month, two radically different approaches to training and treating athletes will…
Mick Mulvaney has only been in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for two months, but he's already made…
The long, dark days of winter can be a particularly lonely time for some people. But hermits, in many religious traditions,…
An expert on secrecy in government explains the downsides and limits of transparency.