Black student activists face penalty in college admissions
New research by sociologist Ted Thornhill shows that black students who indicate they plan to fight for racial justice are…
New research by sociologist Ted Thornhill shows that black students who indicate they plan to fight for racial justice are…
Early Christians were open to marriage for priests. It wasn't until the 12th century that celibacy became mandatory…
Paying these CEOs more when oil prices rise means they're rewarded for having good luck.
The president again threatened to drop out of the World Trade Organization if it doesn't 'shape up.' But a careful…
Is 3D printing better for the environment than conventional manufacturing? The jury is still out.
How politicians have won over voters through the art of the comeback throughout history.
During the Cold War, American evangelicals smuggled Bibles and other Christian literature to the Soviet Union and other…
Many in the US believe that all people can gain riches and education simply by working hard. Here's why that is not…
Bug sprays with DEET feel oily and smell gross. That's why scientists are developing new mosquito repellents based on…
The Department of Education says there were 240 school shootings during a recent school year. Another database only counts…
As Google turns 20, a look at how the company has grown – and what the next two decades might bring for the company.
In 1968 the idea of romance between the races was still a controversial proposition. That made it all the more revolutionary…
The career arc of Nichelle Nichols – the first black woman to have a continuing co-starring role on TV – shows how diverse…
Labor Day is an excellent time for college instructors to commit to teaching students to take an interdisciplinary approach…
Enslaved workers used to grow cotton and mill flour. Now prisoners grind beef and crate eggs. Here, a historian explores…
The mayor of Tallahassee underspent three rivals to win the state's Democratic primary. But what awaits in the general…
Several companies are trying to develop life extension methods that could enable some people to live far longer. There are…
Providing text-message tips to parents on how to make their children stronger readers can make a difference, but only if…
What if you never had to pick up a medical record or image from one doctor to take to another? That capability already exists,…