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/ 1 month agoAssad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision
More than 6 million Syrians fled the country after it descended into civil war in 2011.
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/ 1 month agoWhy Trump’s tariffs can’t solve America’s fentanyl crisis
Tariffs may sound tough, but America’s fentanyl crisis stems from a decades-long addiction problem that trade policy can’t fix.
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/ 1 month agoWhy government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits
Maintaining a good diet is not cheap or straightforward, especially on a low income.
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/ 1 month agoHow does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits
Raw water may not be as safe as it looks. Like raw milk, untreated water comes with dubious health claims and...
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/ 1 month agoWhy does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain
Pain is unpleasant, but it does have a purpose.
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/ 1 month agoUnderstanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history
Though paranormal theories are at odds with modern science, adherents have often tried to prove their beliefs with sciencelike methods.
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/ 1 month agoNorovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug, is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe
You can get norovirus any time of the year, but it spreads most during the winter.
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/ 1 month ago‘Sorry, I didn’t get that’: AI misunderstands some people’s words more than others
Speaking with an AI bot can be amusing and even helpful – if it understands you. How well AIs do that...
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/ 1 month agoCollege course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine dining
Students learn the history of beer, how to do a tasting analysis, and the hallmarks of designing a proper − and...
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/ 1 month agoCan Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
How do place names get made and then changed? There’s a process. But it involves people as well as bureaucracy, so...
