Our centuries-long quest for 'a quiet place'
Is noise the real monster? Or is it our own intolerance of unwanted sounds?
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Rap and gown: Hip-hop artists as commencement speakers
While hip-hop is often viewed through its problematic elements, Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough explains why…
April 19, 2018
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Climate change could alter ocean food chains, leading to far fewer fish in the sea
Fish are a key food source for millions of people worldwide. But a recent study finds long-term warming over the next 200…
April 19, 2018
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Bike-share companies are transforming US cities – and they're just getting started
Dozens of US cities have launched bike-share programs in the past decade. There have been bumps – critics want wider access,…
April 19, 2018
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2008 financial crisis still seems like only yesterday for single women
Single women borrowed heavily in the run-up to the financial crisis, ensuring they suffered the most in its fallout. Will…
April 19, 2018
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The US is stingier with child care and maternity leave than the rest of the world
Research suggests that government spending on very young children is a good investment.
April 19, 2018
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Cuba's new president: What to expect of Miguel Díaz-Canel
Cuba has a new president — and for the first time in six decades his last name is not Castro. Who is Miguel Díaz-Canel,…
April 18, 2018
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Your next pilot could be drone software
Airplanes could be safer with technology at the helm. A key sticking point is human opinion.
April 18, 2018
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What is the TPP and can the US get back in?
Trump, who withdrew the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership when he became president, briefly appeared to consider joining…
April 18, 2018
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Barbara Bush may have suffered from a chronic lung disease called COPD – a doctor explains
The former first lady was reported to have a condition that makes breathing hard and often occurs in smokers. COPD is a…
April 18, 2018
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Superman at 80: How two high school friends concocted the original comic book hero
Pop culture, personal tragedy and heroic persistence all played a role.
April 18, 2018
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Americans support legal marijuana – but states don't agree on how to regulate it
Medical marijuana? Recreational marijuana? Both or neither? Here's a quick guide to the topsy-turvy landscape for marijuana…
April 18, 2018
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How the lowly mushroom is becoming a nutritional star
Mushrooms, long popular on pizza and in cooking, are getting more attention for their health benefits. Here are some reasons…
April 18, 2018
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What is hell?
The meaning of hell might have changed over the centuries, but for devout Christians it remains a core part of their faith.
April 18, 2018
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What Earth Day means when humans possess planet-shaping powers
It's time to admit the age of pristine nature is over. In its place is humanity and planet-shaping technologies, from…
April 18, 2018
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The Second Amendment comes first in teaching constitutional law
The Second Amendment was barely taught in constitutional law classes two decades ago. That changed after a 2008 Supreme…
April 18, 2018
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Después de una acalorada elección, Costa Rica ya no parece tan excepcional
Casi el 40% de los costarricenses apoyaron a un candidato presidencial evangélico anti-gay. ¿Será que Costa Rica es más…
April 17, 2018
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Would America vote for Oprah for president?
Getting to the White House would mean overcoming issues of race and gender.
April 17, 2018
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US rivers are becoming saltier – and it's not just from treating roads in winter
Recent research shows that US rivers are becoming saltier and more alkaline. Salt pollution threatens drinking water supplies…
April 17, 2018
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