Would America vote for Oprah for president?
Getting to the White House would mean overcoming issues of race and gender.
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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…
April 17, 2018
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Choosing the wrong college can be bad for your mental health
When students attend a college where the student body is academically weaker than the one where they went to high school,…
April 17, 2018
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Before Trump was anti-Cuba, he wanted to open a hotel in Havana
As president, Donald Trump has taken a harsh stance toward Cuba. But his real estate company has tried twice to open Trump…
April 16, 2018
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The real IRS scandal has more to do with budget cuts than bias
The tax agency, as it happens, singled out both conservative and liberal groups seeking tax-exempt status for extra scrutiny.…
April 15, 2018
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Bearing witness to Cambodia's horror, 20 years after Pol Pot's death
The accounts of survivors of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge show how they were able to find justice and healing by breaking their…
April 15, 2018
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The Trump administration's new migratory bird policy undermines a century of conservation
The Interior Department is narrowing protection for migratory birds to cover only deliberate harm such as hunting, but not…
April 15, 2018
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Syrian Kabuki
Are air strikes really a way to hold the Syrian regime responsible for its alleged atrocities against humanity? History…
April 15, 2018
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Since Boston bombing, terrorists are using new social media to inspire potential attackers
These attacks do not involve direct contact with terrorists in the Middle East. Instead, individuals already living in the…
April 15, 2018
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Syria, chemical weapons and the limits of international law
The United Nations Charter doesn't allow the use of military force to prevent chemical weapons attacks — no matter…
April 15, 2018
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What to do if you owe the IRS money
Million of taxpayers receive notices from the IRS about unpaid tax debts. Believe it or not, the agency understands.
April 13, 2018
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