Is marriage obsolete? 4 essential reads
Fewer people are getting married. What gives?
October 20, 2017
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Why bystanders rarely speak up when they witness sexual harassment
Research shows that few people take a stand when they witness sexual harassment. Until that changes, this predatory behavior…
October 19, 2017
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In defense of cash: why we should bring back the $500 note and other big bills
A cashless society depends on three things, all of which have failed in recent weeks as a result of natural disasters and…
October 19, 2017
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Micro solutions for a macro problem: How marine algae could help feed the world
Marine microalgae are full of nutrients and can be raised indoors using much less land and water than meat or even plants.…
October 19, 2017
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Breast cancer risk higher in western parts of time zones; is electric light to blame?
Evidence for a link between breast cancer and artificial light appears to be growing. Do studies showing higher risk of…
October 19, 2017
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I teach ethics at the university where Richard Spencer spoke
The white nationalist's visit to the University of Florida shows just how messy life's moral dilemmas can get.
October 19, 2017
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How seeing problems in the brain makes stigma disappear
It can be very hard for people to accept that they – or their family member – are not to blame for their mental illness.…
October 19, 2017
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Why is Saudi Arabia suddenly so paranoid?
When it comes to foreign policy, Saudi Arabia has recently become far more aggressive. A historian of the modern Middle…
October 19, 2017
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'Geostorm' movie shows dangers of hacking the climate – we need to talk about real-world geoengineer
A disaster fantasy raises questions about tinkering with Earth's climate. With real-life scientists exploring geoengineering,…
October 19, 2017
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Teens are sleeping less -- but there's a surprisingly easy fix
The amount of time teens have spent working and participating in extracurricular activities has held steady in recent years.…
October 19, 2017
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How China's skewed sex ratio is making President Xi's job a whole lot harder
China's surplus of unmarriageable men poses a stark dilemma for Xi and other leaders as they set the country's economic…
October 18, 2017
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Scientist at work: Measuring public health impacts after disasters
Epidemiologists study disease outbreaks in populations to determine who gets sick and why. In the wake of this year's…
October 18, 2017
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Is racial bias driving Trump's neglect of Puerto Rico?
Evidence shows that US taxpayers are less willing to support extensive disaster relief when the victims are not white. Could…
October 18, 2017
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Why the European Union's hands are tied over Catalonia
An expert explains why the EU is ill-equipped to handle a problem like Catalonia.
October 18, 2017
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Are many hate crimes really examples of domestic terrorism?
Like the death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, the murder of Richard Collins III was a symptom of violent extremism…
October 18, 2017
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The difference between cybersecurity and cybercrime, and why it matters
Cybercrime affects individuals and families as they navigate online life. But significant efforts focus instead on cybersecurity,…
October 18, 2017
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A statistical fix for the replication crisis in science
Scientists have a big problem: Many psychological studies don't hold up to scrutiny. Is it time to redefine statistical…
October 18, 2017
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US health care system: A patchwork that no one likes
Many Western, industrialized nations provide health insurance. The US has repeatedly balked at universal coverage. So what…
October 18, 2017
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Why is there so little research on guns in the US? 5 questions answered
Horrific mass shootings in the US typically renew the national debate about gun policy. A gun researcher explains the lack…
October 18, 2017
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Solving the political ad problem with transparency
Micro-targeted online advertising has destroyed how Americans share experiences and a common knowledge base. The fix for…
October 17, 2017
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