Yes, Donald Trump has a point about political prosecution
A former government prosecutor examines the choice to prosecute a polarizing former president.
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Mexico poised to elect first female president: 3 essential reads on landmark vote
Electoral violence has marred the run-up to the June 2 vote. But despite fears over personal safety, support for democracy…
May 31, 2024
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China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary
Beijing’s cyber operations are largely conducted in the shadows. But a recent leak has shed light on how the state is…
May 31, 2024
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Trump’s guilty verdict is not the end of the matter
By focusing on the facts, the public can avoid being distracted by baseless allegations about the Trump verdict that undermine…
May 31, 2024
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Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised
Companies need adept planning to solve supply chain issues.
May 31, 2024
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Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough
Internships significantly boost a college graduate’s chances of getting a job, but securing an internship is a challenge,…
May 31, 2024
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Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings
Researchers can create ‘single-cell radios’ using bacterial proteins to transmit the invisible activities within cells.
May 31, 2024
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Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets ad
Online advertising featuring bright colors, cartoon figures and promotions by social media influencers entice adolescents…
May 31, 2024
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Why is ‘moral equivalence’ such a bad thing? A political philosopher explains
Why has the ICC indictment of Israeli and Hamas leaders drawn so much fire? Understanding the notion of moral equivalence…
May 31, 2024
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‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs
In 1984, the album was atop the charts, and Ronald Reagan, running for reelection, told a New Jersey audience that he and…
May 31, 2024
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Trump found guilty: 5 key aspects of the trial explained by a law professor
The New York conviction of Trump is unlikely to end the legal saga, which could quickly be appealed and possibly rise to…
May 30, 2024
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Why many countries have prosecuted former leaders
Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose…
May 30, 2024
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Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues
If the ocean circulation, known as AMOC, shuts down, it would be a climate disaster, particularly for Europe and North America.…
May 30, 2024
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Going to the boardroom from the classroom helps students learn how nonprofits work
This graduate course offers students a rare chance to gain firsthand experience prior to launching their careers and embarking…
May 30, 2024
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Does your service business need AI? Here are 4 rules to help you decide
How much “customer interaction uncertainty” does your business deal with? The answer should guide your thinking about…
May 30, 2024
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Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate ov
The AI train has left the station. Now, guardrails need to be hastily built to keep the technology from running the music…
May 30, 2024
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The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astrono
The best spots on the Moon for lunar bases are the same spots where scientists want to build telescopes − can these two…
May 30, 2024
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AI is cracking a hard problem – giving computers a sense of smell
AIs that can see and hear have captured the public imagination. A machine learning expert explains why the sense of smell…
May 30, 2024
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Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why y
Some of the ads promise that you can throw away your glasses. But what does the evidence say?
May 30, 2024
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