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/ 1 year agoForensic anthropologists work to identify human skeletal remains and uncover the stories of the unknown dead
Forensic anthropologists are specialized scientists who analyze the skeletal remains of the recently deceased to help authorities figure out who the...
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/ 1 year agoDigitized records from wildlife centers show the most common ways that humans harm wild animals
Hundreds of wildlife rehabilitation centers across the US and Canada treat sick and injured animals and birds. Digitizing their records is...
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/ 1 year agoIn the face of death, destruction and displacement, beauty plays a vital role in Gaza
When people find themselves displaced from their homes, finding or creating beauty can be just as vital as food, water and...
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/ 1 year agoAre rents rising in your Philly neighborhood? Don’t blame the baristas
When it comes to gentrification, Philadelphia baristas say they’re ‘part of the problem.’ But as low-wage workers, where else should they...
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/ 1 year agoForget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden
The explosion of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and fears about where the technology might be headed distract from the many...
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/ 1 year agoWhy George Santos’ lies are even worse than the usual political lies – a moral philosopher explains
A political philosopher writes that voters may put up with some degree of deception from politicians, but they may not accept...
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/ 1 year agoWho can defend voting rights? An appeals court ruling sharply limiting lawsuits looks likely to head to the Supreme Court
The ruling could make it impossible for groups like the ACLU to file lawsuits to protect people’s right to vote –...
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/ 1 year agoLizards, fish and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough
From dark dragonflies becoming paler to plants flowering earlier, some species are slowly evolving with the climate. Evolutionary biologists explain why...
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/ 1 year agoHow do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic
Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is...
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/ 1 year agoGaza’s next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation
High levels of diarrhea, scabies and respiratory infections have been reported as bombing campaign progresses – and children are the most...
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/ 1 year agoWhat would it take for a cease-fire to happen in Gaza?
Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza are driven by humanitarian compassion and principles. But cease-fires are also technically complicated military and...
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/ 1 year agoWest Bank’s settler violence problem is a second sign that Israel’s policy of ignoring Palestinians’ drive for a homeland isn’t a long-term solution
While the war in Gaza has riveted public attention, the simultaneous escalation of violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank...
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/ 1 year agoShows like ‘Scandal’ and ‘Madam Secretary’ inspire women to become involved in politics in real life
Watching a woman character star in a fictional political TV drama can spark viewers, particularly women, to vote, campaign for a...
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/ 1 year ago‘Time warp’ takes students to Native American past to search for solutions for the future
Rather than have students memorize names and dates, this history curriculum invites students to grapple with real-life issues faced by people...
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/ 1 year agoIn America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans
The idea of Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to push west, leading to the creation of the first national parks. But those...
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/ 1 year agoThis Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness
Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage...
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/ 1 year agoThank gluten’s complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods
Ever wonder why bakers spend so long kneading their dough? They’re trying to form a gluten network, which helps the bread...
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/ 1 year agoAirlines are frustrating travelers by changing frequent flyer program rules – here’s why they keep doing it
Loyalty schemes tend to be the most generous when the economy has hit a patch of turbulence.
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/ 1 year agoImmune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness
Dietary supplements claim to be able to ‘boost your immune system’ to combat disease. But attaining immune balance through a healthy...
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/ 1 year agoGood profits from bad news: How the Kennedy assassination helped make network TV news wealthy
The JFK assassination was a landmark event in TV news history.
