European colonial powers linked church and state. But the founders of the United States broke from that idea as surely as…
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When coroners shield their records from public view, they’re not just violating the public trust. Often, they’re also…
A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.
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In many cases, a single, shocking crime allegedly involving a foreign-born suspect was quickly reframed into a broader indictment…
More than 10,000 attorneys who worked for the US government have left their jobs during the second Trump administration;…
From airliners to supertankers, GPS has long been invaluable for safe navigation, but its signals can easily be jammed and…
This year, decisions from the courts, FDA or DOJ could all shut down telehealth for medication abortion, which is how most…
Because melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in the US, there is little to no quality control over…
In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.
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When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research…
Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say.…
The Fed chair who served under five US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.