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/ 1 year agoEver-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here’s how communities can fight back
Cars are getting bigger on US roads, and that’s increasing pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A transport scholar identifies community-level strategies for...
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/ 1 year agoWhy homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.
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/ 1 year agoX marks the unknown in algebra – but X’s origins are a math mystery
How did the letter x get its enduring role as a symbol of the unknown? A mathematician explains why it’s hard...
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/ 1 year agoNonprofits may engage in advocacy and limited lobbying, but few do so – new research
A nationally representative survey found that the share of nonprofits aware of their right to support or oppose legislation has fallen...
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/ 1 year agoGeorge Washington knew when it was time to go, unlike Trump, because the founders worried about the judgment of history
When America was young, its leaders had no trouble retiring from public service and public life. That’s not universally true now.
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/ 1 year agoThe most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power
A grand jury indicted Donald Trump on conspiracy and obstruction charges related to his attempts to overturn the results of the...
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/ 1 year agoTrump indicted in Jan. 6 case – but his 3 upcoming trials may not keep him off the campaign trail
Donald Trump has been indicted for crimes in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A legal scholar looks...
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/ 1 year agoA chatbot willing to take on questions of all kinds – from the serious to the comical – is the latest representation of Jesus for the AI age
As a chatbot, dressed in a hooded brown-and-white robe, Jesus is available 24/7 to answer any and all questions on his...
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/ 1 year agoThe nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy
Nuclear weapons production and testing contaminated many sites across the US and exposed people unknowingly to radiation and toxic materials. Some...
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/ 1 year agoFrom Chinatowns to ethnoburbs and beyond, where Chinese people settle reflects changing wealth levels and political climates
Chinatowns once served as gateways for early Chinese immigrants. But the suburbs are the center of cultural and commercial life for...
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/ 1 year ago‘Barbie’ is, at its core, a movie about the messy contradictions of motherhood
Being a mom can be heartbreaking, empowering, scary, fulfilling and everything in between.
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/ 1 year agoDonors give more when asked to help people get back on their feet instead of meeting immediate needs – new research
Emphasizing self-sufficiency in fundraising pitches can increase charitable donations, a marketing scholar has found.
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/ 1 year agoRate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations
Almost two-thirds of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress – in part because of higher borrowing costs. And that...
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/ 1 year agoWhy American culture fixates on the tragic image of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the most famous man behind the atomic bomb
Complex as they are, Oppenheimer’s life and views of the bomb are far easier to wrestle with than the reality of...
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/ 1 year agoSocial media can in fact be made better: Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation
Fighting misinformation doesn’t have to involve restricting content or dampening people’s enthusiasm for sharing it. The key is turning bad habits...
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/ 1 year agoTrump facing multiple criminal charges, investigations: 38 articles explain what you need to know
Scholarly experts explain many aspects and angles of the criminal cases involving former president Donald Trump.
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/ 1 year agoSexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers – here’s how the US could reduce their risk
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the US, with workers exposed to vehicles, chemicals and heavy equipment. Women...
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/ 1 year agoIs Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized
The GOP in the House and Senate is doing lots of investigations; Democrats did the same in the past. A scholar...
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/ 1 year agoJustice Department launches civil rights investigation of Memphis police – 4 essential reads about holding police accountable
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights probe of the Memphis Police Department to examine allegations of excessive force, improper...
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/ 1 year agoHiroshima attack marks its 78th anniversary – its lessons of unnecessary mass destruction could help guide future nuclear arms talks
The United States and Russia, the two biggest nuclear powers, have no imminent plans for talks on a nuclear deal. That...
