Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? A physicist explains
A physicist explains that the short answer is both … and neither.
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5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since the COVID-19
Public school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.
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Ann Arbor’s sustainable energy utility aims to build the electric power grid of the future − alongs
With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
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The FACE Act was enacted to protect reproductive health clinics − here’s why its history matters tod
The FACE Act was signed by Bill Clinton in 1994 to guarantee access to abortion and reproductive health care protected by…
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The fear of deportation hangs over unauthorized workers trying to fight exploitation, but all worker
Workers can report violations to the government, regardless of their immigration status.
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America is becoming a nation of homebodies
Even after the pandemic lockdowns were lifted, out-of-home activities and travel remained substantially depressed, far below…
March 10, 2025
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5 reasons veterans are especially hard-hit by federal cuts
Former service members already face stark challenges as they integrate back into civilian life. Cuts to veterans’ services…
March 9, 2025
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Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care
The current system − daylight saving time and early school start times − wastes billions while causing more car accidents,…
March 7, 2025
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How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority
A US district judge says that the Trump administration has to pay USAID the billions it owes in already completed work.…
March 7, 2025
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Pause in aid has introduced uncertainty into Ukraine’s military planning − forever changing its war
Even if US financial aid is restored, Ukraine will have to mitigate the risk of future disruption – and that could mean…
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NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest
The majority of the 23 states disproportionately affected by the cuts are red states.
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What Amazon MGM’s creative control over the James Bond film franchise means for the future of 007
Until now, the glamorous spy has existed in many different forms across many different mediums. Could a new, more coherent…
March 7, 2025
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‘Pac-Man with a ponytail’ proteins regulate everything from night vision to heartbeats – studying wh
Master switches of cell communication, G protein-coupled receptor kinases are the target of many drugs across a range of…
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Beyond AI regulation: How government and industry can team up to make the technology safer without h
AI innovation and governance can coexist. The key is combining public-private partnerships, market audits and accountability.
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The US has pardoned insurrectionists twice before – and both times, years of violent racism followed
It’s not yet clear whether Trump’s pardons will herald a period of national harmony – as past presidents hoped for…
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Exhausted by the news? Here are 6 strategies to stay informed without getting overwhelmed − or misle
Don’t tune out. Do be strategic about where, how and when you get your information. A media literacy expert explains how…
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Why getting the numbers right isn’t enough for pollsters to be credible in today’s polarized climate
Pollsters’ credibility is constantly at stake. If the industry collectively misses the mark, public trust erodes, and…
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