Aid successfully narrowed gender gaps in nearly every country researchers examined.
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It takes more than camo hats, hot dish and a rural-friendly image to get the votes of America’s rural residents.
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The space missions of the future will need to coordinate multiple satellites and spacecraft − and figure out how to refuel,…
Researchers can use powerful microscopes to capture the tiny teeth in squid suckers.
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Both sides took this marriage for granted until Southern Democrats, concerned that labor unions would organize Black workers…
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is partly the result of an unsuccessful, decade-long plan to ‘contain and…
A growing number of states are passing laws that call scientific theories into question.
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It wouldn’t be out of character if Kamala Harris’ running mate sprinkles ‘damn’ throughout his acceptance speech…
Racist mobs attacked a 1949 concert in Peekskill, NY, helping raise anti-communist fervor after World War II and illustrating…