The public health benefits of adding offshore wind to the grid
Generating less electricity with fossil fuels could help save lives.
June 19, 2018
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Juneteenth: Freedom's promise is still denied to thousands of blacks unable to make bail
Just as with so many other criminal justice policies, pretrial detention disproportionately affects African-American men…
June 19, 2018
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How to heal African-Americans' traumatic history
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice helps demonstrate that the lynching of black people was not the fault of victims.…
June 19, 2018
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More mental health care alone will not stop gun violence
After mass killings, politicians feel compelled to offer solutions to gun violence. One of the most common answers is better…
June 19, 2018
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What it means to be a Christian in America today
Americans have debated what it means to be Christian in politics throughout their history. Those debates continue today.
June 19, 2018
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Schools must equip students to navigate alt-right websites that push fake news
A researcher discovered that many US students cite alt-right websites in their research papers. Should teachers discuss…
June 19, 2018
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Opiate addiction and the history of pain and race in the US
In today's opioid crisis, why are some people with addictions treated with empathy and others with disdain? The answer…
June 19, 2018
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Colombia elects a conservative who promises to 'correct' its peace accord
In the most peaceful election in their modern history, Colombians have elected as their next president a conservative who…
June 18, 2018
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Nicaraguans try to topple a dictator — again
History shows that Latin American presidents usually don't last long after they use violence to repress mass protests.…
June 18, 2018
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The Bible's message on separating immigrant children from parents is a lot different from what Jeff
The Biblical passage Sessions quoted has been used historically to justify all manner of immoral behavior, imperialism,…
June 18, 2018
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What 40 years of 'Space Invaders' says about the 1970s – and today
A reflection of its own time, the iconic arcade game planted the seeds of today's video game culture.
June 18, 2018
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Astronaut Sally K. Ride's legacy – encouraging young women to embrace science and engineering
Thirty five years ago Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. But rather than focus on her own extraordinary…
June 18, 2018
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Why a minor change to how EPA makes rules could radically reduce environmental protection
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has proposed steps that would reduce economic benefits to society from new regulations. An…
June 18, 2018
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Why you should eat popcorn with chopsticks – and other psychological tricks to make life more enjoya
Things and experiences that once seemed so enjoyable usually grow dull over time, something known as hedonic adaptation.…
June 18, 2018
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Drug shortages pose a public health crisis in the US
The US is currently short on 182 drugs and medical supplies. The problem isn't new, but it's frustrating health…
June 18, 2018
563
As Venezuela's public health system collapses, mosquito-borne viruses re-emerge
The collapse of Venezuela's public health system has terrible consequences inside the country, but it also is giving…
June 18, 2018
549
What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains
The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun results in the seasonal changes.
June 18, 2018
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US communities can suffer long-term consequences after immigration raids
Immigrant raids can cause long-term community trauma. The raids can also lead to new political alliances that reshape the…
June 18, 2018
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Yemen: Understanding the conflict
Yemen's civil war is a stew of local and foreign interests, from Washington, Saudi Arabia to Iran. And the latest battle…
June 17, 2018
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One likely winner of the World Cup? Putin
The Russian leader seems to understand the ability of sport to foment feelings of national pride and enhance his popularity…
June 15, 2018
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