Senate GOP advances a health care bill. Now what?
Mitch McConnell gets a win, and the Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare will be debated in the Senate.
July 25, 2017
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Learning disabilities do not define us
The story of a six-year-old boy with dyslexia who, with support from friends and teachers, became a successful professor.…
July 25, 2017
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How to succeed in college with a disability
For many disabled students, college is the first time that they're put to the test of making their own way. The experience…
July 25, 2017
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What influences American giving?
Economic trends, not politics, typically influence how money money Americans donate to charity. Yet some advocacy groups…
July 24, 2017
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Do challenges make school seem impossible or worthwhile?
A high school science test, a Psych 101 course, long job applications: Sometimes it's hard to be motivated to succeed.…
July 24, 2017
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Hong Kong's democratic struggle and the rise of Chinese authoritarianism
Hong Kong’s autonomy and democratic political system are under threat, and pro-democracy advocates are once again ready…
July 24, 2017
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A bold, bipartisan plan to return the US to the vanguard of 21st-century technological innovation
Political and community leaders must act now to preserve the American middle class and adapt the US economy for the 21st…
July 24, 2017
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Biologics: The pricey drugs transforming medicine
Rather than being designed by chemists, this class of pharmaceuticals is produced by living cells. Here's where they…
July 24, 2017
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How killing the ACA could lead to more opioid deaths in West Virginia and other Trump states
West Virginia favored Trump by more than 2:1 in the 2016 election, but Trump's policies would particularly hurt the…
July 24, 2017
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Fulfilling the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 27 this year. But true equality is still out of reach for many – and it's…
July 24, 2017
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How a job acquires a gender (and less authority if it's female)
Why do we consider some occupations 'male' and other 'female'? New research sheds some light on how giving…
July 23, 2017
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History shows that stacking federal science advisory committees doesn't work
Can federal agencies stack advisory panels with friendly members? Some have tried, but a scientist who has advised many…
July 23, 2017
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Venezuela's getting a new constitution whether the people want it or not
The authoritarian regime is pushing ahead despite widespread objections. A peaceful resolution is far from sight.
July 23, 2017
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Mitch McConnell, the president's man in the Senate
Why would McConnell push a vote to repeal Obamacare when he knows it won't pass? It's not as crazy as it sounds.
July 23, 2017
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Why the Catholic Church bans gluten-free communion wafers
The Catholic Church prohibits the use of gluten-free bread for Communion. The reasons lie in the challenges faced by the…
July 21, 2017
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Sharkathon 2017 is here: How to watch it like a scientist
As the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Wild unleash a week of dueling shark programs, a biologist advises viewers…
July 21, 2017
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The Supreme Court made it harder for states to ban sex offenders from social media. Here’s why
The court ruled unanimously that access to social media is an essential right.
July 20, 2017
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Who's avoiding sex, and why
Sex is an important part of life, but many people avoid it. Fear, former abuse and religion are common reasons, but you…
July 20, 2017
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How some rich people are trying to dismantle inequality
When the wealthy become unlikely allies in the fight against inequality, they often take similar steps. It all starts with…
July 20, 2017
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