Imagining the 'California Dream'
Millions of people have imagined California, but only one man was its historian.
November 1, 2017
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California's higher education: From American dream to dilemma
California dream of higher education combined access to higher education with affordability and choice. Berkeley became…
November 1, 2017
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After tax cuts derailed the 'California dream,' is the state getting back on track?
In 1978, Californians voted to pass Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes and ushered in an era of underinvestment,…
November 1, 2017
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Synthetic sex in yeast promises safer medicines for people
By exploiting the way yeast cells mate, researchers have figured out a quicker, easier way to identify on- and off-target…
October 31, 2017
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How Lincoln's embrace of embalming birthed the American funeral industry
Dying in America 200 years ago was a simply family affair, devoid of pomp. The US Civil War and Abraham Lincoln's embrace…
October 30, 2017
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What Chinese philosophers can teach us about dealing with our own grief
The pain of grief is part of human existence. Daoist and Confucian philosophy can help find meaning in grief.
October 30, 2017
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How has air quality been affected by the US fracking boom?
The fracking boom has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air toxics…
October 30, 2017
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What the charges against Manafort, Gates and Papadopoulos could mean for Trump
Former Trump associates face charges including conspiracy to launder money, failure to register as a foreign agent and lying…
October 30, 2017
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How the dead danced with the living in medieval society
For medieval cultures, the dying process and death itself was a 'transition,' not a rupture.
October 29, 2017
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Will wildfires leave lasting economic scars on California's vital wine country?
As firefighters contain the fires that have been raging since Oct. 8, California's wine industry is assessing the damage…
October 29, 2017
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The misguided campaign to remove a Thomas Hart Benton mural
A controversial panel on Indiana University's campus depicts Ku Klux Klan members, but Benton had a reason for including…
October 29, 2017
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Measuring the implicit biases we may not even be aware we have
Prejudice and stereotypes are part of why social inequality persists. Social scientists use tests to measure the implicit…
October 29, 2017
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Don't rely on China: North Korea won't kowtow to Beijing
Politicians and pundits are overplaying China's influence over Kim Jong-Un.
October 29, 2017
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Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain' to rest
In recent years, the notion of a structurally imbalanced teenage brain has been faulted for bad choices. A review of studies…
October 29, 2017
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Will the iPhone X be a hit beyond Apple diehards?: 3 questions answered
Apple's latest iPhone sold out within minutes of its launch, but questions still remain about whether that pace of demand…
October 27, 2017
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Will the AI jobs revolution bring about human revolt, too?
As artificial intelligence technology becomes more capable, it threatens more types of jobs – like lawyers, bureaucrats…
October 27, 2017
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Want to prevent sexual harassment and assault? Start by teaching kids
Incorporating lessons on healthy sexual behavior into sex ed classes and special prevention programs for youth could be…
October 27, 2017
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Understanding Chinese President Xi’s anti-corruption campaign
The Chinese Communist Party has disciplined more than a million officials since Xi took power in 2012. What is going on?
October 27, 2017
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Life after death: Americans are embracing new ways to leave their remains
Although 'Game of Thrones' -style funeral pyres are still out of bounds, Americans are increasingly turning to cheaper,…
October 27, 2017
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What works in workplace giving
By some measures, Americans are giving less to charity through their jobs than they used to. But many companies say that…
October 27, 2017
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