Your next pilot could be drone software
Airplanes could be safer with technology at the helm. A key sticking point is human opinion.
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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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How China's winemakers succeeded (without stealing)
China's young winemakers tell a very different story of how joint ventures with Western companies led to genuine partnerships…
April 17, 2018
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A scholar's journey to understand the needs of Pol Pot's survivors
Research on profound human suffering requires more than intellectual understanding of legal and political mechanics. It…
April 17, 2018
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Will US-Japan friendship survive uncertainty in Asia?
US-Japan relations are under pressure. As leaders of the two countries meet this week, a scholar tells the story of the…
April 17, 2018
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Pope Francis' apology for abuse in Chile would once have been unthinkable
Popes are not infallible, yet apologies are rare.
April 17, 2018
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Children are natural optimists – which comes with psychological pros and cons
Human beings seem to be born wearing rose-colored glasses. Psychologists are interested in how this bias toward the positive…
April 17, 2018
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Light at night can disrupt circadian rhythms in children – are there long-term risks?
A recent study suggested that a chemical responsible for getting the body ready for sleep was suppressed in children by…
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