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/ 8 months agoWhy is Congress filled with old people?
Nearly 20% of House and Senate members are 70 or older, and only 6% are under 40. What explains Congress’ advanced...
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/ 8 months agoWhat do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters
To capture the data needed to understand how tornadoes behave, scientists have to be near the storm. The ‘Twister’ movies get...
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/ 8 months agoThe science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis
Grande left her fans confused and concerned when her voice drastically changed during a podcast episode. But there was a method...
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/ 8 months agoMike Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins will make med school free for most students – a philanthropy expert explains why that matters
Ending tuition might not result in more doctors serving the communities that need them most without further steps.
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/ 8 months agoInequality in life – and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women
Historically, women have been less likely to be the subject of obituaries. Their obituaries tend to be shorter, with biased words...
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/ 8 months agoCan humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible
In the 19th century, many doctors might not have believed germ theory, but they switched to using protective methods anyway for...
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/ 8 months agoToxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy
Pregnant people can contract toxoplasmosis, which causes birth defects like blindness and brain defects. The parasite is more common than you...
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/ 8 months agoStricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better
Sharply restricting kids’ use of digital media is linked with problematic internet use — but it is still unclear why.
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/ 8 months agoAt the Olympics, athletes show guts, glory – and a lot of ink, including tattoos that profess their faith
One biblical verse bans tattoos, but the full story of Christianity’s relationship with body modification is more complicated.
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/ 8 months agoWhy are journalists obsessed with Biden’s age? It’s because they’ve finally found an interesting election story
Is there a plot among journalists to push President Joe Biden out of the race? Why are so many journalists focusing...
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/ 8 months agoSurprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality
On issues and policies in which government has a serious role – taxes, immigration, the state of the economy and even...
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/ 8 months agoFrom the ’60s till now, TV news coverage of large-scale university protests doesn’t look so different
While people rely less on TV for their daily news than they used to, it remains influential − and the TV...
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/ 8 months agoMarket trust at stake: What the Supreme Court’s ruling in SEC v. Jarkesy means for investors
The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling could create new risks for unwary investors – and a new reason for them to invest...
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/ 8 months agoSmaller family companies are the unexpected innovation powerhouses in many countries in the world
Small and medium-sized family businesses are more innovative than you might realize.
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/ 8 months ago4 books by Black Philadelphia women that depict struggle and joy in the City of Sisterly Love
The author of ‘A Black Philadelphia Reader,’ a new anthology of writing by Philadelphia authors past and present, revisits four riveting...
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/ 8 months agoJoe Biden commits to staying in the race – like Nixon, his biggest threat comes from within his own party
Politicians often are firmly committed to what they say they will do – until they announce otherwise.
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/ 8 months ago‘The immortal Gods alone have neither age nor death’: Wisdom from Greek tragedies for Joe Biden
In the ugly spectacle of American politics, it’s hard to keep humanity in sight. But literature, says a poet and scholar...
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/ 8 months agoTrump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president − but Biden can still control his access for now
Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access...
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/ 8 months agoBy revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans
Talking about mental health can be difficult for anyone. It’s even harder for athletes, who are expected to exhibit mental toughness.
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/ 8 months agoDig safely when building sandcastles and tunnels this summer – collapsing sand holes can cause suffocation and even death
Kids love digging and may not realize the dangers a hole in the sand can pose.
