China, which recycles much of the world's waste material, is slashing its scrap imports. This move could force the United…
With wildfires continuing to rage across southern California, a fire researcher says lowering fire risk means reconsidering…
Mexico may celebrate its mixed-race heritage, but a new study shows that racism is powerful there. Darker-skinned Mexicans…
The important lessons from one of the most notorious cases of sexual manipulation took place not off-screen but right in…
California's artisan cheese-making industry has followed the changing tastes of the state's population waves, from…
As the GOP prepares to slash spending to pay for tax cuts, lawmakers have been bringing up claims about the poor that don't…
As more "college promise" programs are set up in the United States, researchers will be watching to see which…
Family is not a clearly defined structure in the story: It isn’t biological or reflective of some 'norm.' It is…
We all know the holidays can be stressful, but we may not realize that we often continue the cycle. Here's how to let…
Holiday traditions – whether culinary, religious, decorative or musical – help families bond and individuals feel stable…
A scholar asks: If two acts of violence kill similar numbers of people, have similar effects on victims and communities,…
Why did most fans shun the prequel series, but embrace the recent spate of 'Star Wars' films? A recent study offers…
It is possible for minors in all 50 states to get married. A scholar explains the long history of child marriage, mostly…
From California's fires to the Rohingya, headlines can be overwhelming these days. But that doesn't mean we should…
Iranian cyberthreats come from independent hacker groups and from those suspected of having government ties. Their efforts…
An analysis of media coverage provides lessons for how to move the climate debate forward and other highly polarized issues.
A scholar who has interviewed hundreds of Christians across the country explains how he sees religious beliefs and values…
Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party won 39 of 40 major mayoral races on Dec. 10. A victorious President Nicolás Maduro…
Some observers say we should eliminate tipping in restaurants because of the negative impact on workers. But how do customers…
As it closes down 20 years after launching, a look back at the key role AOL Instant Messenger played in preparing people…