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/ 1 year agoAs Russia ramps up ‘traditional values’ rhetoric − especially against LGBTQ+ groups − it’s won Putin far-right fans abroad
Far-right American Christians once viewed Soviet culture as a menace to their values. Today, some authoritarian-leaning admirers wish their country were...
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/ 1 year agoWar in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn’t turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it
Social media is designed to keep you engaged by getting a rise out of you, not help you think critically or...
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/ 1 year agoSandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy
The late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor’s iCivics curriculum has been shown to boost knowledge of the political process.
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/ 1 year agoHow to provide reliable water in a warming world – these cities are testing small-scale treatment systems and wastewater recycling
Water shortages are one of the greatest problems created by a warming world. A decentralized water system is a compelling counterargument...
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/ 1 year agoMutton, an Indigenous woolly dog, died in 1859 − new analysis confirms precolonial lineage of this extinct breed, once kept for their wool
Dogs have lived with Indigenous Americans since before they came to the continent together 10,000 years ago. A new analysis reveals...
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/ 1 year agoRelease of Alberto Fujimori in Peru rekindles fears of backsliding on human rights
The former Peruvian strongman appeared frail as he left prison. But his influence on politics remains strong.
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/ 1 year agoWhen authoritative sources hold onto bad data: A legal scholar explains the need for government databases to retract information
Theranos was dissolved years ago, and its CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, is in prison, but the company’s patents based on bad science...
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/ 1 year agoWinter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior
Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses...
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/ 1 year agoWhy federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short
Cybercriminals target schools because they’re uniquely vulnerable. A cybersecurity expert explores whether a new White House initiative will be enough to...
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/ 1 year agoArtificial light lures migrating birds into cities, where they face a gauntlet of threats
Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light draws...
