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Rural white people have long held disproportionate power in US politics. But polls suggest their commitments to the American political system are eroding.
Aid workers used to be considered off-limits in conflicts. The deaths of 7 aid workers in Gaza show that’s not the case anymore. Attacks on aid workers are on the rise.
By examining fossilized bone tissue, a new study finds rapid growth was an asset for survivors of the Great Dying 250 million years ago, Earth’s largest mass extinction event.
Technology has made driving safer in many ways, but also provided more opportunities for drivers to distract themselves.
As states and local school boards in some places continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ rights legislation and policies, hate crimes against young LGBTQ+ people have also increased.
Members of the military take an oath before service, but it’s to the Constitution, not a specific person. West Point professors explain how young officers learn the importance of their allegiance.
Some scientists theorize that artificial intelligence may be able to deduce thoughts from EEGs.
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
To truly appreciate the track, it’s important to go beyond the long shadow of the Beatles’ version.
The skies and the gods were inseparable in Maya culture. Astronomers kept careful track of events like eclipses in order to perform the renewal ceremonies to continue the world’s cycles of rebirth.
Optimism can rely on a sense of luck, while hope is action-oriented − and often aimed at helping other people.
The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.
Not all activists are in the media spotlight, but they’re crucial to promoting action to slow climate change.
New charts and data show how corporate demand could boost clean energy investment in regions where renewable energy potential is strong but wind and solar power have lagged.
Confinement was the essence of Linda Martell’s brief career as a country star in the 1970s – and it’s the exact sort of fate that Beyoncé has sought to avoid.
Donald Trump claims support in crucial court cases and historical documents for his assertion that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution. A law scholar says those documents say the opposite.
Science rankings rely on papers in academic journals. Broadening the view to include many more open-access journals will upend the usual order – thanks to China’s vast number of publications.
Vague definitions and heavy penalties mean that legislation could be used to stifle a free press.
Your phone can’t take a perfectly clear picture of a solar eclipse like a professional camera can, but there are lots of other creative directions you can take to capture the rare moment.
The 485 multiterabit-per-second undersea data cables that span the world’s oceans link the globe and maintain the digital realm.
It’s common to see solar panels on rooftops and fields, but they aren’t widespread on cars − yet.
If you hear the 118th Congress described as a bunch of slackers, you’re not getting the whole story.
In the past, when courts considered disputes over what to do with no-longer-wanted embryos, they typically considered them property. The Alabama ruling challenges this legal precedent.
When dementia patients on Medicare enroll in hospice, they lose other crucial supports and services.