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More than 2,000 years ago, the Babylonians understood the cycle of eclipses. They also regarded them as signs that could…
New research shows that older people are especially at risk during and after natural disasters, and may need medical help…
Whether it be African-Americans, Catholics or transgender people, the armed forces have played a vital role in shaping US…
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A scholar argues why more rules, regulations and codes, such as those proposed by Walter Shaub, will not have much effect.
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What is a grand jury, who serves on it and what is it used for? A criminal law expert tells you everything you need to know.
Meteorology researchers across the country are prepping experiments for the mini-night the eclipse will bring on August…
As the animated film 'Bambi' celebrates its 75th anniversary, a reminder that humans often try to express reality.…
The number of people dying from opioid overdose continues to rise, in part because of cheap street drugs. Yet the price…
New technology could make it practical to build skyscrapers far taller than even today's highest – and change how…
Scholars argue that the complaint of bias against Harvard reflects a flawed understanding of affirmative action policies.
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