Why is 13 considered unlucky? Explaining the power of its bad reputation
A sociologist unpacks how common superstitions like fear of 13 can gain steam.
October 21, 2022
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Intuitions about justice are a consistent part of human nature across cultures and millennia
What people consider to be fair and just today are in line with the laws of ancient Mesopotamia and the Tang Dynasty in…
October 21, 2022
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Signatures of alien technology could be how humanity first finds extraterrestrial life
The technology of an advanced alien civilization is likely to produce many signs that could be detected across the vastness…
October 21, 2022
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The important role played by secretaries of state in administering fair elections is changing – and
What happens if the public loses faith in fair elections? That’s the question being asked as candidates influenced by…
October 21, 2022
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Pit bulls went from America's best friend to public enemy – now they're slowly coming full circle
A scholar of law and humanities compares bans on dogs with any pit bull genes to “one drop” laws that once classified…
October 21, 2022
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Why so many people have moved to Florida – and into harm's way
More than 22 million people currently live in Florida following a century of rapid growth.
October 20, 2022
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The US isn't at war with Russia, technically – but its support for Ukraine offers a classic case of
Giving Ukraine large amounts of money while not actually declaring war on Russia has various benefits for the US and other…
October 20, 2022
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Corporate spending in state politics and elections can affect everything from your wallet to your he
Businesses can spend huge amounts of money to influence Congress. But sizable lobbyist and campaign donations also go to…
October 20, 2022
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Georgia's GOP overhauled the state's election laws in 2021 – and critics argue the target was Black
In a state where elections have turned on Black voters, the recent GOP overhaul of Georgia election laws has many voting…
October 20, 2022
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Not all Asian Americans vote Democratic -- and the political leanings of different Asian ethnic grou
As the fastest-growing racial group in the US, Asian Americans form an important voting bloc and could play a key role in…
October 20, 2022
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Disasters like Hurricane Ian can affect academic performance for years to come
Teaching students techniques to cope with anxiety and stress can help them bounce back after a hurricane upends their life.
October 20, 2022
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A new type of material called a mechanical neural network can learn and change its physical properti
Computer-based neural networks can learn to do tasks. A new type of material, called a mechanical neural network, applies…
October 19, 2022
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U-turns, economic turmoil and an occasionally absent prime minister: The (latest) UK political crisi
Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is already facing questions over whether she’ll be gone by Christmas.
October 19, 2022
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How college in prison is leading professors to rethink how they teach
In a new book, professors shine light on the transformative experience of teaching behind bars.
October 19, 2022
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Wildfires reshape forests and change the behavior of animals that live there
Wildfires are remaking western US forests. Decisions about managing forests that have burned should factor in how fires…
October 19, 2022
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HBO's 'House of the Dragon' was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler
During a two-decade period of English history known as the Anarchy, a woman sought to make the then-unprecedented move of…
October 19, 2022
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Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headl
Don’t be confused by recent media reports – colonoscopies are still the best way to detect and prevent colon cancer.
October 19, 2022
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Why the GOP’s battle for the soul of ‘character conservatives’ in these midterms may center on Utah
Many Republicans have wrestled with whether to embrace Donald Trump and his brash political style. Latter-day Saints are…
October 19, 2022
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