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Thursday, December 19, 2024 8:14 AM
At a moment of soul-searching about health care in the US, an expert on global health puts the American system in perspective.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 8:25 AM
Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:40 AM
A study found that in US counties where friendships with prosperous individuals are more common, investment and savings tend to be higher.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:18 PM
Tigers have bounced back, but some relocations may have done more harm than good.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8:16 AM
An assassin鈥檚 bullet couldn鈥檛 knock George Wallace out of politics 鈭 but it made him seek redemption.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 8:14 AM
Keeping the United States together meant more than defeating the Confederacy. Lincoln first had to unite a fractured North.
Friday, June 21, 2024 2:05 PM
Satellite data shows the amount of food the residents of the tiny Pacific island have grown over time, pointing to a small but stable population.
Friday, May 31, 2024 9:00 AM
By focusing on the facts, the public can avoid being distracted by baseless allegations about the Trump verdict that undermine institutions designed to ensure 鈥 not weaponize 鈥 justice.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:51 AM
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:50 AM
In 1974, the Supreme Court accepted, heard and decided a case within two months because the justices understood its importance to the public.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:37 AM
In ancient Rome, male followers of the goddess Cybele, known as Galli, some of whom surgically removed their testicles, were often considered feminine.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:30 AM
Rwanda shapes conflict in the region by using the Congolese Tutsi to centre its claims of a continued threat of genocide.
Friday, March 22, 2024 8:32 AM
Some tattoo inks contain unlabeled materials that can cause allergic reactions.
Friday, March 8, 2024 2:16 PM
Once available, Opill will be the most effective form of nonprescription birth control on the market. But you should still speak with your health care provider about any questions.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:34 AM
Three philanthropy scholars discuss several trends in giving by the wealthiest Americans highlighted in this yearly report. Among them: Much of this money doesn鈥檛 go to charities right away.
Friday, February 16, 2024 8:18 AM
Faith and reason are often treated as opposites. But some philosophers believe they can only strengthen each other, including the Jewish sage Maimonides, who wrote the famous 鈥楪uide to the Perplexed.鈥
Monday, February 5, 2024 8:30 AM
Inhaling air is how you get the oxygen your body needs to turn your food into energy. Other living things use different strategies.
Friday, January 19, 2024 8:41 AM
Sarah Nance uses geologic data and a variety of artistic media to help people think about their place in the landscapes they use and occupy.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 8:17 AM
Claims about the discovery of a coveted room-temperature superconductor peppered the news in 2023. We pulled three stories from our archives on what superconductivity is and why scientists study it.
Friday, December 1, 2023 8:40 AM
The original storyline for Road Dahl鈥檚 鈥淐harlie and the Chocolate Factory鈥 contained some stunning parallels to the trans-Atlantic slave trade.