E. coli bacteria are the frequent culprits behind outbreaks of food-borne illnesses. But not all strains are harmful; some…
Humans and machines perceive the world differently and respond in different ways to what they perceive. This lays the groundwork…
Here are three lessons that former FBI Director James Comey, took from the 20th-century American Christian philosopher,…
Traditional public schools suffer as states create favorable funding schemes for charter schools and school vouchers.
Scientists are just starting to understand how your parents' genes and experiences might shape your own susceptibility…
Americans' widespread belief that they live in a meritocracy where anyone can get ahead actually makes inequality even…
La posible legalización del aborto en Argentina abre debate sobre temas sociales importantes hasta ahora relegados, como…
A new bill that would legalize abortion in Argentina has spurred surprise debate on the gender pay gap, parental leave and…
Although fewer black women were lynched in the US than men, their stories have been marginalized. Will a new memorial in…
Hip-hop heads around the world are rejoicing over Kendrick Lamar's win. But it's been a tumultuous ride for a genre…
The illegal timber trade is a huge global business worth up to US$150 billion yearly. One way to curb it is by convincing…
How could an otherwise healthy professional baseball pitcher suffer a devastating brain hemorrhage? A neurosurgeon who studies…
There's a trade-off when presidents appoint loyalists. A loyalist may not be as competent as the position demands, but…
Experts expect the wind business to remain brisk in the US and abroad, on land and offshore.
Using nanostructures on a flat piece of glass can make lenses smaller, lighter and much cheaper – while providing better…
Seeing is not just believing. Seeing changes what we believe, about ourselves and about other people.
Companies these days offer insurance on pretty much anything you buy, no matter how inexpensive. How do you know when it's…
The 2020 census will count same-sex couples across the US. A broader count of the LGBT population would be even better.
Trump is rolling out the red carpet for Macron's visit to Washington. But the French president has some tough talks…
Past presidents have made strange requests of the FBI, some of which were documented by J. Edgar Hoover.