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/ 8 months agoWould you sit on a jury to review government regulations? Citizen oversight panels could make this process more open and democratic
People love to hate bureaucracy, but regulatory agencies play key roles in modern society. Conservatives want to cut back their power,...
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/ 8 months agoWhy rural white Americans’ resentment is a threat to democracy
Rural white people have long held disproportionate power in US politics. But polls suggest their commitments to the American political system...
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/ 8 months agoIsraeli strike on World Central Kitchen aid convoy shows growing danger of humanitarian work in conflict zones
Aid workers used to be considered off-limits in conflicts. The deaths of 7 aid workers in Gaza show that’s not the...
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/ 8 months agoGrowing quickly helped the earliest dinosaurs and other ancient reptiles flourish in the aftermath of mass extinction
By examining fossilized bone tissue, a new study finds rapid growth was an asset for survivors of the Great Dying 250...
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/ 8 months agoEven hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving
Technology has made driving safer in many ways, but also provided more opportunities for drivers to distract themselves.
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/ 8 months agoNex Benedict’s suicide coincides with a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws – and some people’s misunderstanding about transgender and nonbinary individuals
As states and local school boards in some places continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ rights legislation and policies, hate crimes against young...
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/ 8 months agoMilitary personnel swear allegiance to the Constitution and serve the American people – not one leader or party
Members of the military take an oath before service, but it’s to the Constitution, not a specific person. West Point professors...
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/ 8 months agoA century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain
Some scientists theorize that artificial intelligence may be able to deduce thoughts from EEGs.
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/ 8 months agoCould sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they...
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/ 8 months agoBeyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers
To truly appreciate the track, it’s important to go beyond the long shadow of the Beatles’ version.
