Saving the news media means moving beyond the benevolence of billionaires
How can an industry experiencing systemic failure get back on its feet?
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Why is free time still so elusive?
In 1930, economist John Maynard Keynes famously predicted that within a century, the normal workweek would decrease to 15…
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Why having human remains land on the Moon poses difficult questions for members of several religions
Two scholars who study death rituals explain that the corpse is considered spiritually polluting in many religious traditions,…
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Electric vehicles are suddenly hot − but the industry has traveled a long road to relevance
This seemingly cutting-edge technology isn’t entirely new to our century.
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Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference
An education expert explains the potential benefits and drawbacks of year-round schooling in Philadelphia.
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In the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin Ame
A survey of people across 24 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean found widespread concern over the economy and…
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Immigration reform has always been tough, and rarely happens in election years - 4 things to know
Immigration reform has always been hard to accomplish. As the U.S. enters an election year, bipartisan reform now appears…
February 13, 2024
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Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the p
Though the Global South tends to experience higher disease burdens, most public health decisions and knowledge generation…
February 13, 2024
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Our robot harvests cotton by reaching out and plucking it, like a lizard’s tongue snatching flies
Cotton is one of the world’s largest crops and is harvested with large, heavy machines. Robotic harvesting could yield…
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Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit
Phosphorus and nitrogen contribute to water pollution and cause harmful algal blooms. New research shows how mats of floating…
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Early polls can offer some insight into candidates’ weak points – but are extremely imprecise
Imprecision in election polling has long been recognized. But advance polls are still useful in recognizing trends in voter…
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Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains
Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.
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AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships
Tech companies are offering AI companions as a convenient cure for the loneliness epidemic, but there have been other forms…
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Are you really in love? How expanding your love lexicon can change your relationships and how you se
Words have power, and what vocabulary you have at your disposal to describe your relationships with other people can shape…
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