Explosive diarrhea has been spreading across the US, and the parasite that causes the disease has already sickened thousands…
How invented threats, provocative language and repulsive imagery contribute to declining support for transgender people…
A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.
While only a sliver of Americans say they support violating core democratic norms, many more say they’re ambivalent about…
A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have…
Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.
Lower land costs and new statewide housing reforms have made Colorado an outlier.
Enrichment is key to any country’s nuclear ambitions. The US-Saudi deal is unclear where matters rest on that issue.
Recognizing the stories behind people’s concerns with vaccines can help public health advocates build a more inclusive…
A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising…
Terrorist groups may use artificial intelligence for similar purposes, but their organizational cultures shape how they…
An anthropologist who conducted fieldwork among Falun Gong practitioners explains the movement’s beliefs and why its followers…
Long before synthetic fertilizers, the global guano trade reshaped farming, fueled American expansion and exposed the hidden…
With social media communities and naturalist apps, birding is easier to get into than ever. A psychologist explains why…
Pennsylvania logged 852 severe weather reports from March through June – more than double the 30-year average. A meteorologist…
It takes an entire team of electricity, calcium, energy and proteins all working together to move your muscles.
Air Force One shouldn’t be seen as only a cool piece of flying technology or a political flash point. Instead, writes…
When does a shooting become terrorism? A Texas case could help define the answer.