Ideally everyone could get tested frequently for the coronavirus. No state is close to achieving this, but some are doing…
The first Muslim prayer in 86 years was held on July 24 inside Hagia Sophia, recently reconverted to a mosque. For over…
Statues of the Spanish missionary Junípero Serra have been toppled by protesters in LA, San Francisco and Sacramento. Californians…
The 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act offers a chance to celebrate the greater inclusion of disabled…
Though he had a speech impediment and came from humble beginnings, John Lewis went on to become a giant of the civil rights…
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If it weren't for historical and biological happenstance, few would be eating avocados today.
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A new study not only shows that the malarial drug chloroquine doesn't block SARS-CoV-2 from infecting lung cells, but…
Thanks to some serendipity and fortuitous timing, the images emerging out of Selma had a uniquely powerful effect on the…
Many people who participate in disinformation campaigns are unwitting accomplices and much of the information they spread…
When you ask Americans what the word 'science' brings to mind, a majority respond 'hope.' Using this built-in…
When lockdowns went into effect earlier this year, interest in massive online open courses, or MOOCs, began to surge. An…
Coronavirus is causing religious communities to rethink ways of expressing their faith. In the spirit of finding innovative…
Masks are only effective if you follow certain principles when wearing them.
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A new survey found that dealing with emotional customers over issues such as wearing a mask is taking an increasing toll.
Telehealth has seen massive increases in use since the pandemic started. When done right, remote health care can be just…
A constitutional law scholar says that the arguments made by anti-mask protesters that the Constitution protects their freedom…