Journals, museum collections and other historical sources can provide valuable data for modern ecological studies. But just…
Tens of thousands of children have tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus in the last months in what is the largest…
The numbers of students missing 15 days or more of school in a given year is on the rise in the US. Evidence shows certain…
Americans’ political affiliations and views on key issues vary a lot by age. When fewer young people vote, winning candidates…
It’s tempting to focus on the minority of Americans who hold negative views about scientists. But blaming others for their…
In the midterms, some religious voters may be motivated by the argument that if abortion is funded with tax dollars, it…
Today’s creepy clowns are not a divergence from tradition, but a return to it.
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Every citizen has the right to vote. But various characteristics and legal requirements affect how likely any one person…
On Oct. 24, while a teenage gunman was pleading guilty for a deadly school incident in Michigan, another school shooting…
The concentration of subsidized low-income housing developments isn’t as bad as residents fear: It actually increases…
Their primary obligations consist of three duties: care, loyalty and obedience.
Despite growing numbers of non-religious Americans, self-declared atheists are few and far between in the halls of power…
If you think of Latino voters as left-leaning Catholics, think again.
From planting mangroves to dumping minerals in the ocean, there are lots of ideas for ocean carbon dioxide removal – and…