Coyotes are poised to enter South America for the first time
Coyotes, whose range is expanding, are now at the doorstep of South America.
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Should government assistance cover pet food or potato chips? It depends whom you ask
An often invisible force is undercutting support for policies that help Americans facing economic hardship.
January 8, 2020
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AI can now read emotions – should it?
A report calls for banning the use of emotion recognition technology. An AI and computer vision researcher explains the…
January 8, 2020
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I'm an OB/GYN who attended thousands of deliveries before wondering why Americans give birth in bed
Most women in the US give birth lying flat on their back, anesthetized. An obstetrician investigates why this is and whether…
January 8, 2020
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Congressional Republicans abandon constitutional heritage and Watergate precedents in defense of Tru
An expert on Watergate says that today's House Republicans have taken precisely the opposite position than the GOP took…
January 8, 2020
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How a Chilean dog ended up as a face of the New York City subway protests
Negro Matapacos became famous in Chile in 2011 for joining student protests. His image has now popped up around the world.
January 8, 2020
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Could Iran-US tensions mean troubled waters ahead in the Strait of Hormuz?
Any disruption to shipping in the narrow seaway could impact oil prices and ratchet up geopolitical tensions.
January 7, 2020
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EPA's proposed 'secret science' rule directly threatens children's health
The EPA is considering a rule that would limit what kinds of science regulators can use in setting rules. A scholar explains…
January 7, 2020
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If Democrats nominate a woman for president, don't try to make predictions about how she'll do
Predictions about how a woman presidential candidate might fare in 2020 are largely speculation, writes a political scientist,…
January 7, 2020
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Universal coverage, single-payer, 'Medicare for All': What does it all mean for you?
The US has been trying to reform its complicated health care system since 1993. In 2020, it continues to be one of the biggest…
January 7, 2020
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Unemployment pushes more men to take on female-dominated jobs
Men who work in female-dominated fields tend to get more prestige and higher wages.
January 7, 2020
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The dark side of supportive relationships
Your partner might think they're providing valuable encouragement, but a new study shows how it can backfire.
January 7, 2020
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Trump's Twitter threat to destroy Iran's cultural sites is a historic mistake
If the US makes good on the president's threat, Iran's heritage won't be the only thing damaged. Washington's…
January 6, 2020
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An Earth-sized planet found in the habitable zone of a nearby star
NASA scientists have discovered a new planet orbiting around a nearby star that is in a habitable zone. But does this planet…
January 6, 2020
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In Iran showdown, conflict could explode quickly – and disastrously
It's very dangerous to assume that Iran will not escalate the crisis further, much less that the US could limit any…
January 6, 2020
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The mental health crisis on campus and how colleges can fix it
In order to lessen the strain on campus counseling centers, colleges must take a more preventive and 'population'…
January 6, 2020
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Asians are good at math? Why dressing up racism as a compliment just doesn't add up
Overt racism is easy to spot. But more subtle forms based on false narratives can be equally dehumanizing – and it's…
January 6, 2020
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China can still salvage 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong – here's how
Fears that Beijing will renege on autonomy promises is only encouraging calls for independence from mainland China.
January 6, 2020
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Building a digital archive for decaying paper documents, preserving centuries of records about ensla
Centuries' worth of important information is stored on paper – which can decay, burn or get eaten by pests. Peek inside…
January 6, 2020
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