Why more and more Americans are painting their lawns
The ideal of perfect turf – a weed-free, supergreen monoculture – is a relatively recent phenomenon.
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4 ways that AI can help students
A scholar explains how artificial intelligence systems can revolutionize the way students learn.
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Israel's judicial reform efforts could complicate its relationship with US – but the countries have
President Joe Biden recently spoke out in support of the ongoing protests in Israel, raising some observers’ eyebrows…
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Anyone can claim to be a journalist or a news organization, and publish lies with almost total impun
A news organization doesn’t have to publish or broadcast the facts or the truth. And there are no standardized requirements…
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What causes motion sickness? Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling yo
Motion sickness results when your senses report conflicting information to your brain that it can’t reconcile based on…
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Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another bacterial threat – antibiotic tolerance
Antibiotic resistance has contributed to millions of deaths worldwide. Research suggests that any bacteria can develop antibiotic…
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Defying the Holocaust didn't just mean uprising and revolt: Remembering Jews' everyday resistance
Yom HaShoah, which falls on April 17-18, 2023, pointedly commemorates Jewish resistance to the Nazis.
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Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans – two upcoming missions are sending spacecraft to see i
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer and Europa Clipper missions will arrive at Jupiter in the 2030s and provide researchers with…
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Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need c
Research has examined how ultraprocessed foods can contribute to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mood disorders.…
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How direct admission is changing the process of applying for college
More and more colleges are offering admission to students who never applied.
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Ditching a friend who is not like you can deepen social inequality
When people cut personal, interracial or interreligious ties because of political differences, the societal impact can be…
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For Black social workers, anxiety and depression are on the rise
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd murder, in 2020, Black social workers are finding they are alone…
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A new femininity is starting to emerge in China
Contemporary beauty culture in China blends traditional Chinese culture with modern aesthetics and global influences.
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I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here's what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to do
As the US increasingly becomes a cashless society, it’s getting harder to use currency to pay for things – including…
April 7, 2023
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Jobs report hints that Fed policy is paying off – and that a 'growth recession' awaits
The Fed’s campaign of rate hikes is showing more signs of having the intended effect of slowing the economy – but that…
April 7, 2023
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Millions of Americans at risk of losing free preventive care after Texas ruling on ACA
On the basis of government appointment technicalities and religious freedom, Americans may lose free coverage for cancer…
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