Though hypocrites seemingly relinquish their moral authority, the trial against Socrates shows us that our favoritism for…
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Climate change is a true existential threat for small island nations, but the US has done little to help the Marshall Islands,…
The collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was a result of financial neglect – and was a long time coming.
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High-power microwave weapons are useful for disabling electronics. They might also be behind the ailments suffered by US…
Five scholars explain different aspects of the history, workings and effects of the Electoral College.
Possessing heroin, cocaine, meth and other drugs for personal use is no longer a criminal offense in Oregon. The idea is…
Bold visions for slowing global warming have emerged from all over the world. What's not clear is how countries will…
Congress and the White House are trying to wrap up negotiations on a nearly $1 trillion coronavirus bailout, but Senate…
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One scholar spent a decade studying the ways everyday people drew, carved, glued, sewed and baked their own pornography.
'Worm' is really a catchall term for a huge variety of animals with different characteristics that span the tree…
The annual pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City will instead be held online due to the pandemic.…