A brief history of ketchup
Canada recently slapped a tariff on US exports of the tomato-based condiment, and the EU plans to do the same, perhaps on…
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What is behind belief in weeping Virgin Mary statues
Throughout Catholic history, miracles have been attributed to Virgin Mary's power. She is understood to cry not only…
July 23, 2018
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Why do paper cuts hurt so much?
Ouch! Who hasn't felt the effects of a paper cut and then cursed the gods or themselves for the injury? But have you…
July 23, 2018
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How old is my pet in dog years or cat years? A veterinarian explains
Based on his age in 'dog years,' could your animal pal legally buy alcohol? Or would he be cashing in on his senior…
July 23, 2018
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How free should speech on campus be?
As the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Charlottesville nears, we asked the presidents of Bowdoin, Elon and the University…
July 23, 2018
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America is in the middle of a battle over the meaning of words like 'diversity'
Aristotle coined the term "enthymeme" to refer to arguments, words and ideas that are broadly accepted among the…
July 23, 2018
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Who owns the moon? A space lawyer answers
Forty-nine years ago, on July 20, 1969, American astronauts planted a US flag on the moon. A space lawyer explains the implications,…
July 20, 2018
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Pathogens attack plants like hackers, so my lab thinks about crop protection like cybersecurity
Oomycete spores hack into plants to get what they need, causing agricultural disease. Can researchers figure out how to…
July 20, 2018
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'Traveling while black' guidebooks may be out of print, but still resonate today
From the 1930s to the 1960s, 'The Negro Motorist's Green Book' and 'Travelguide: Vacation and Recreation…
July 20, 2018
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Support for the Endangered Species Act remains high as congressional efforts to undermine it acceler
As congressional attempts to water down the Endangered Species Act have accelerated, public support for the act has stayed…
July 20, 2018
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Naloxone remains controversial to some, but here's why it shouldn't be
A recent study argues that naloxone increases opioid use because it protects against death from overdose. Could the number…
July 20, 2018
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Bloody uprising in Nicaragua could trigger the next Central American refugee crisis
Nicaragua has exploded in violence since mass protests began against President Daniel Ortega in April, with hundreds dead…
July 20, 2018
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Why the war on poverty in the US isn't over, in 4 charts
A White House Council concluded that the war on poverty is "largely over." But, while poverty among seniors has…
July 20, 2018
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How virtual worlds can recreate the geographic history of life
What drives the emergence and disappearance of species? By modeling the fundamental processes of evolution and ecology on…
July 19, 2018
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Cómo las ciudades pueden ayudar a los inmigrantes a sentirse en casa: 4 gráficos
Un sociólogo entrevistó a cientos de inmigrantes en Nueva York, Barcelona y París. Le contaron que hacen esas ciudades,…
July 19, 2018
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What makes Putin's vision of a Russian-US oil alliance a pipedream
Not only does U.S. law bar price-fixing, there are bipartisan efforts underway to make it possible to sue OPEC members in…
July 19, 2018
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US health care companies begin exploring blockchain technologies
The strengths of blockchain technologies could help address the weaknesses of health care systems to store and secure medical…
July 19, 2018
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Reeling from the news? Train your brain to feel better with these 4 techniques
The relentless news cycle has many people feeling overwhelmed and stressed, wondering how to calm their lives and stay healthy.…
July 19, 2018
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MGM is suing the victims of the worst mass shooting in US history. Here's why
The hotel company filed an unprecedented lawsuit against the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last October, arguing…
July 19, 2018
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What is heaven?
Different cultural groups respond with numerous, often conflicting, answers to questions about life after death. An expert…
July 19, 2018
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