Why Ronald McDonald Houses should welcome homemade casseroles
The appearance a hot dish on your doorstep does more than relieve the burden of meal preparation. It says someone is looking out for you.
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Misleading statements on Russia meeting recall Clinton’s impeachment
If Trump is lying to his own lawyers about Russia, he is risking Bill Clinton's fate.
Maryam Mirzakhani was a role model for more than just her mathematics
Mirzakhani blazed to the top of her field due to her talent. But who she was and where she came from also make her a role model for those from underrepresented demographics in the world of math.
Is Trump actually popular in Poland?
A historian who studies Poland witnesses the president’s visit to Warsaw, and casts a skeptical eye at the crowd that took in the president’s speech.
Macron and Trudeau shouldn’t be so proud of appointing women to their Cabinets
Having the same number of Cabinet positions doesn't mean women have the same amount of power.
The Supreme Court takes on gerrymandering: 6 essential reads
On Monday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would hear a case on gerrymandering in Wisconsin. We dive into the research on this controversial practice.
Do happy faces or sad faces raise more money?
Seeing cheerful kids in fundraising pitches works better for some potential donors than others, research suggests. Nonprofits may want to tailor their appeals to different audiences because of that.
Does hookup culture differ on Catholic campuses?
As Catholicism teaches abstinence before marriage, there is a common perception that Catholic schools would be places without hookup culture. Does faith make a difference?
Was Trump’s ‘hope’ Comey’s command? We asked a language expert
Research shows that context matters for understanding what a person's words mean – especially when power dynamics are involved.
Dear students, what you post can wreck your life
To post or not to post? Colleges and employers are increasingly checking social media to get a sense of their candidates. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) post in order to secure your future.
Are jokesters screwing up our data on gay teenagers?
Surveys can help researchers better understand the lives of teens, but skeptics argue that youth are often dishonest and that the results cannot be trusted.
Most countries score an F on our LGBT human rights report card
Many in the US are celebrating LGBTQ rights for Gay Pride Month. But data show that most countries, including the US, need to do much more to protect sexual minorities.
As patients turn to medical crowdfunding, concerns emerge about privacy
Many Americans unable to afford health expenses are raising funds through medical crowdfunding. What are the risks?
The demographics of the #resistance
Who are those people out there marching on Washington, DC? Researchers at the University of Maryland did a survey to find out.
CRISPR controversy raises questions about gene-editing technique
A new research paper reports dangerous side effects in CRISPR-edited mice. Some scientists are pushing back, placing blame for the unwanted mutations on the experiment, not the technique.
How families with 2 dads raise their kids
Research reveals few differences between the parenting of gay men and their straight peers. But it looks like gay fathers could be more apt to volunteer at their children's schools.
Poor and middle-income families need a better way than 529s to save for college
More than half of American families aren't able to save a dime to cover the cost of college, and the 529 college savings plan has done almost nothing to change that.
How social ties make us resilient to trauma
In the wake of the suicide bombing in Manchester, England, an expert on social networks explains why ties to other people help societies recover from traumatic events.
Why Ramadan is called Ramadan: 6 questions answered
There are many myths around Ramadan. A scholar explains the religious observance and its spiritual significance.
Should spies use secret software vulnerabilities?
What's the best way for spy agencies to protect the public: secretly exploit software flaws to gather intelligence, or warn the world and avert malicious cyberattacks?
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