Defiant against Trump's policies on immigration and environment, California finds itself defending its way of life – the…
A former FARC rebel commander-turned- presidential candidate has withdrawn from Colombia's 2018 election. Despite increased…
Neuroscience labs around the world may need to reevaluate some of their assumptions about whether what works in animals…
Governments and private companies have been seeding clouds to create snow for decades, without proof that it actually works.…
Duke University recently decided to assign random roommates for incoming students. Is this silly social engineering or smart…
In the 1950s, NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers coined the term 'student-athlete,' which laid the groundwork…
When students walk out of school March 14 to protest what they see as lax gun laws, some risk punishment from their schools.…
The gun industry has been virtually immune from liability for the deaths and injuries caused by its products since 2005.…
During Sunshine Week, three scholars of government transparency look at a potential collision between the old freedom of…
A former US Department of Defense and State Department official explains why a hard-line approach on North Korea will likely…
Binge drinking rises during March Madness among male college students who attend schools that made it to the men's basketball…
The unique role of the temperance movement in US history might explain why, when it comes to Americans' tastes, bland…
Even in cities with good public transportation, some areas can be 'transit deserts,' where demand exceeds supply.…
Can a computer model correctly predict the results of the first round in this year's tournament? These mathematicians…
The cycle of overpromising and disappointment has left donors, politicians and policymakers of all stripes looking to improve…
Not all earthquakes are made equal. A new study on the 2017 quake that killed 300 in Mexico City finds that both its location…
No todos los sismos nacen igual. Un nuevo estudio demuestra que el sismo que mato a 300 personas en la Ciudad de Mexico…
There are many myths associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. But Patrick's own writings and early…