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/ 12 months agoWhy having human remains land on the Moon poses difficult questions for members of several religions
Two scholars who study death rituals explain that the corpse is considered spiritually polluting in many religious traditions, while the Moon...
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/ 12 months agoElectric vehicles are suddenly hot − but the industry has traveled a long road to relevance
This seemingly cutting-edge technology isn’t entirely new to our century.
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/ 12 months agoPhiladelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?
An education expert explains the potential benefits and drawbacks of year-round schooling in Philadelphia.
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/ 12 months agoIn the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin America and the Caribbean
A survey of people across 24 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean found widespread concern over the economy and crime.
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/ 12 months agoImmigration reform has always been tough, and rarely happens in election years – 4 things to know
Immigration reform has always been hard to accomplish. As the U.S. enters an election year, bipartisan reform now appears out of...
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/ 12 months agoGlobal health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Though the Global South tends to experience higher disease burdens, most public health decisions and knowledge generation are centered in the...
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/ 12 months agoOur robot harvests cotton by reaching out and plucking it, like a lizard’s tongue snatching flies
Cotton is one of the world’s largest crops and is harvested with large, heavy machines. Robotic harvesting could yield higher-quality cotton...
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/ 12 months agoFlowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit
Phosphorus and nitrogen contribute to water pollution and cause harmful algal blooms. New research shows how mats of floating flower beds...
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/ 12 months agoEarly polls can offer some insight into candidates’ weak points – but are extremely imprecise
Imprecision in election polling has long been recognized. But advance polls are still useful in recognizing trends in voter preferences, and...
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/ 12 months agoFamily caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.
