In the fall of 1985, two pioneering films offered radically different portrayals of AIDS – one intimate and confrontational,…
An estimated 8% of US doctors had joined a union in 2024, up from 5.7% a decade earlier.
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President Trump wants to punish states and cities that eliminate bail money, but releasing defendants pretrial without having…
Media framing shapes people’s understanding of the world. A political communication scholar says that journalistic outlets’…
The region’s authoritarian leaders have been buoyed by the loss of Iranian power. But such victories mask a region that…
The ranking of ‘asthma capitals’ in the US is released each September, the peak time of year for asthma attacks and…
Despite good hydration and nutrition, many athletes across sports still suffer from unexpected cramps. The courts and fields…
Presidents and prime ministers are traveling more than their counterparts of a generation ago. And where they go tells us…
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting…
Italian and Russian futurists of the early 20th century imagined that technology would remake humanity. Today’s techno-utopians…
An analysis finds that fewer electric vehicles will also mean less investment to clean up the electricity sector.
Failed coup leaders don’t always face punishment – and some who do receive treatment outside of courts.
Donald Trump’s unprecedented firing of a Federal Reserve board member isn’t just about her job status. It’s about…
An island-born, Philly-based theologian explains why being Puerto Rican is a source of both pride and ambivalence.
Indecision reflects self-interest more than sensitivity – and leaves friends, family and acquaintances feeling disrespected.
Different paint recipes work for different uses. Two art conservators explain how analyzing paints from the past can reveal…
The Viking missions paved the way for future Mars missions and helped researchers understand the red planet’s climate…
The Trump administration and members of Congress propose cutting environmental reviews and public involvement to boost logging.…