Why do people hate people?
It can be easy to mistake feelings like fear and anger as hate. When biases are acted out in harmful ways, however, speaking…
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Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are…
May 13, 2024
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I’ve spent decades overseeing relief operations around the world, and here’s what’s going wrong in G
A United Nations agency known as UNRWA is the main player in crisis response in Gaza – but Israel will no longer work…
May 10, 2024
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A jacket, a coin, a letter − relics of Omaha Beach battle tell the story of D-Day 80 years later
Artifacts held in the National Museum of American History provide personal details about the Normandy invasion.
May 10, 2024
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How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic
Cannabis and psilocybin – used under supervision – have the potential to work better than current pain treatments, but…
May 10, 2024
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Sudan’s descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaida to make a return to historic stronghold
With both sides in Sudan’s civil war accused of recruiting Islamist militiamen, terrorist groups look set to capitalize…
May 10, 2024
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How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend
2 marketing experts explain how the former All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles has built a powerful personal brand…
May 10, 2024
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Sports gambling creates a windfall, but raises questions of integrity – here are three lessons from
The US has a long history of sports betting scandals.
May 10, 2024
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Engineering mini human hearts to study pregnancy complications and birth defects
Human heart organoids allow researchers to study the developing heart while avoiding the ethical issues of using human embryos…
May 10, 2024
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Algorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows
People are better able to see and correct biases in algorithms’ decisions than in their own decisions, even when algorithms…
May 10, 2024
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What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you dr
Summer means road construction − but what kind of engineering goes into laying down pavement?
May 10, 2024
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Medicine doesn’t just have ‘conscientious objectors’ − there are ‘conscientious providers,’ too
Medical workers navigate their own moral and religious beliefs, professional standards, the law and the realities of clinical…
May 10, 2024
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Bird flu detected in Colorado dairy cattle − a vet explains the risks of the highly pathogenic avian
A veterinarian and epidemiologist who studies infectious diseases in dairy cows discusses the outbreak, how cows recover…
May 10, 2024
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A sex scandal that’s boring the public − and a judge forced to keep Trump focused
A former judge and an expert on political communication dissect the most recent week of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.
May 9, 2024
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Divesting university endowments: Easier demanded than done
Divestment from Israel may violate state laws – at least for public institutions. Private universities with large endowments…
May 9, 2024
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Polarization may phase out of American politics as younger generations shift into power
Younger generations today agree more on key national issues than older generations do. A time of intense polarization may…
May 9, 2024
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La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric sci
After a year of record-breaking global heat with El Niño, will La Niña bring a reprieve? That depends on where you live…
May 9, 2024
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Why US offshore wind energy is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity
Two new wind farms began producing power in 2024, but several canceled contracts have left a dark cloud over the industry.…
May 9, 2024
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