Before you reach for that checkbook or give to a charity online, pause to think about what makes a cause good in the first…
Over half the calories humans eat today come from corn, wheat and rice. Raising a greater diversity of types of crops and…
Disney recently announced a forthcoming streaming service, leading some to wonder if the company is gearing up for a battle…
Far from dispelling the notion among Americans that the system is 'rigged' against them, Republican tax plans are…
Philip Morris has applied to the FDA to market a product that it says is safer than a cigarette, but its own data show that…
Americans have idealized religious freedom and imagined that it brings harmony. But, history suggests it might, in fact,…
Should police be able to use cellphone records to track suspects – and law-abiding citizens?
How do scientists predict volcanic eruptions? To do so with accuracy, they need to know the individual volcano and its history…
A study of 100,000 convicted felons shows why rethinking parole may be the key to reversing mass incarceration.
If autonomous vehicles are going to be safer than human drivers, they'll need to improve their ability to perceive and…
Many are calling for government to step in to stop bots and the spread of fake news on sites like Facebook and Twitter.…
Social media is making it easier than ever to measure your perceived popularity against your peers in ways that damage are…
As Americans make decisions about year-end giving, how much of it will be influenced by their faith?
Young parties are bringing new life to Chile's stale politics, finally ending the post-Pinochet period. As the presidential…
After taking a class in which they give money away, students get more interested in donating to and volunteering at local…
Donors who support charitable causes have a 'taste' for giving, researchers found.
In the 1960s, white newspaper journalists exploited racial divisions to help build the GOP's southern firewall.
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Companies and governments should do more to prevent 'revenge porn' without asking potential victims to send their…