Are religious people more moral?
World's major religions are concerned about moral behavior. What is the relationship between religious commitment and…
October 23, 2017
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Is @realDonaldTrump addicted to Twitter?
Evaluating behavior using the elements of addiction can shed light on the president's – and anyone else's –…
October 23, 2017
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Rebooting the mathematics behind gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is being hotly debated around the US. Can math help us figure out how to divide the country up fairly?
October 23, 2017
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A new clue into treatments for triple negative breast cancer, a mean disease
Researchers have long been looking for clues into how to treat triple negative breast cancer. Could fighter blood cells…
October 23, 2017
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The psychology of the clutch athlete
What makes someone more likely to succeed when the lights shine brightest?
October 23, 2017
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Japan's vote for Abe could worsen prospects for peace with North Korea, China
Support for asserting Japan's military might in response to threats from North Korea and China may destabilize the region.
October 23, 2017
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India outlawed commercial surrogacy – clinics are finding loopholes
Surrogate mothers in developing countries are being shuffled across borders to evade a crackdown on the industry. This emerging…
October 23, 2017
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Will Obamacare marketplaces suffer as open enrollment begins?
Frustrated with Congress for its failure to replace Obamacare, President Trump took matters into his own hands and issued…
October 22, 2017
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Our laws don't do enough to protect our health data
What can be done to prevent employers from rejecting individuals based on concern about future illnesses? Currently, nothing.
October 22, 2017
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In Central America, gangs like MS-13 are bad – but corrupt politicians may be worse
Corruption, not gang warfare, is the root cause of the record violence in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Until public…
October 22, 2017
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Terrorist leaders in the Philippines are dead – will democracy be restored?
President Duterte declared martial law back in March to aid the fight against Islamic militants. Many fear he will continue…
October 22, 2017
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The IRS targeting scandal was fake, but IRS budget woes are a real problem
The tax agency singled out both conservative and liberal groups seeking tax-exempt status for extra scrutiny.
October 22, 2017
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Does regulating artificial intelligence save humanity or just stifle innovation?
Artificial intelligence has so much beneficial potential that fears about it shouldn't prompt new regulations. Existing…
October 22, 2017
655
Is local news on the cusp of a renaissance?
A new study explores the state of an industry that's tapping creative revenue streams and incorporating new tools to…
October 22, 2017
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Is marriage obsolete? 4 essential reads
Fewer people are getting married. What gives?
October 20, 2017
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Why bystanders rarely speak up when they witness sexual harassment
Research shows that few people take a stand when they witness sexual harassment. Until that changes, this predatory behavior…
October 19, 2017
599
In defense of cash: why we should bring back the $500 note and other big bills
A cashless society depends on three things, all of which have failed in recent weeks as a result of natural disasters and…
October 19, 2017
695
Micro solutions for a macro problem: How marine algae could help feed the world
Marine microalgae are full of nutrients and can be raised indoors using much less land and water than meat or even plants.…
October 19, 2017
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Breast cancer risk higher in western parts of time zones; is electric light to blame?
Evidence for a link between breast cancer and artificial light appears to be growing. Do studies showing higher risk of…
October 19, 2017
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I teach ethics at the university where Richard Spencer spoke
The white nationalist's visit to the University of Florida shows just how messy life's moral dilemmas can get.
October 19, 2017
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