5 reasons why people give their money away – plus 1 why they don't
Donors who support charitable causes have a 'taste' for giving, researchers found.
November 26, 2017
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Before Breitbart, there was the Charleston News and Courier
In the 1960s, white newspaper journalists exploited racial divisions to help build the GOP's southern firewall.
November 26, 2017
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Studying circadian rhythms in plants and their pathogens might lead to precision medicine for people
Precisely calibrated timekeepers are found in organisms from all domains of life. Biologists are studying how they influence…
November 26, 2017
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Fighting online abuse shouldn't be up to the victims
Companies and governments should do more to prevent 'revenge porn' without asking potential victims to send their…
November 26, 2017
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What the latest FBI data do and do not tell us about hate crimes in the US
There's still far too much we don't know about hate crimes in the US – and that affects how we study and enforce…
November 26, 2017
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The way we tell the story of Hollywood sexual assault and harassment matters
This story typically has two acts. First come the women's reports of harassment – followed by the inevitable dismissal…
November 22, 2017
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How the tax package could blur the separation of church and politics
A provision in the House's pending tax bill would let religious and secular nonprofits engage in political speech without…
November 22, 2017
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Who will bury Charles Manson?
If no one claims the remains of cult leader and killer Charles Manson, it's unclear what will happen to his body. Will…
November 22, 2017
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Retail rage: Why Black Friday leads shoppers to behave badly
A retail scholar explains what drives consumers to behave badly on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
November 22, 2017
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If Trump wants nuclear war, virtually no one can stop him
A former diplomat and foreign policy expert explains just how easily the president could bypass objections to war, from…
November 21, 2017
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Anniversary of Konrad Reuland tragedy reminds us of the toll of brain aneurysms
Konrad Reuland's death shocked sports fans and, famously, gave new life to baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew. But how…
November 21, 2017
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Can withering public trust in government be traced back to the JFK assassination?
In the minds of many, the assassination remains a tragedy cloaked in mystery. How does this lack of closure – and the…
November 21, 2017
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Companies need confidentiality clauses – but not to muzzle sexual abuse victims
Nondisclosure agreements are getting a bad rap these days because they've been used to prevent victims of sexual harassment…
November 21, 2017
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To succeed, large ocean sanctuaries need to benefit both sea life and people
Scientists call large marine protected areas effective tools for conserving sea life. But do they benefit countries that…
November 21, 2017
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Rebuilding the Caribbean will be pricey, but some are actually vying to finance its recovery
Tesla, China and Richard Branson are among those offering to help Caribbean nations rebuild – and do so in a greener,…
November 21, 2017
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Jet fuel from sugarcane? It's not a flight of fancy
Scientists have engineered sugarcane to increase its oil content and are developing renewable jet aircraft fuel from the…
November 20, 2017
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Want to change federal policies? Here's how
One of the best ways to shape public policy is for experts to submit detailed, technical information through the public…
November 20, 2017
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Trophy hunting: 5 essential reads
Is trophy hunting wholesome sport or pointless violence? The Trump administration moved last week to allow imports of trophy…
November 20, 2017
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