Some Gen Zers and millennials might not identify as readers because they assume the reading that they do doesn’t ‘count.’
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It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.
Microbes make a home among the starch grains of your sourdough starter.
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You can thank yeast and bacteria for the distinctive taste and smell of the oldest leavened bread in history.
A little trust can be a dangerous thing.
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If you want to get involved in shady business, find someone who’s loyal − but not ethical.
When venture capitalist and techno-optimist Marc Andreessen speaks, many people listen.
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Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen is one of this concept’s biggest enthusiasts.
Leadership decisions can be especially challenging for family companies.
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Family businesses face unique considerations when making leadership decisions.
The likelihood of graduating from college is linked to the type of college a student attends.
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Nearly half of all students who enroll in college never finish. Are colleges and universities to blame?
Roomsharing can be done following safe infant sleep guidelines.
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Rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths have not gone down significantly over the last 20 years, and in some racial groups the numbers are rising.
Black Lives Matter protests often pitted demonstrators against police − but not in every city.
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The type of life and professional experience a police chief has can influence how their departments react to protests, new research finds.
President Joe Biden referred to Donald Trump as ‘my predecessor’ 13 times during the 2024 State of the Union.
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Both politicians are exploiting some tried and true rhetorical and psychological tactics.
Deepfake detection software may unfairly target people from some groups.
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New research found a way to both improve the accuracy of deepfake detection algorithms while also enhancing fairness.
Stepping through the brain reveals essential information about its structure and function.
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Studying the human brain is difficult because of its vast and intricate network of neural connections. The fruit fly offers a simpler but similar model that researchers can more easily map.
Coffee is not the only way to fight boredom.
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New research suggests alternating boring and meaningful tasks can keep workers more engaged and productive.
This image of a single crystal shows 30 million years of geological history of the Himalayas by tracing its thorium concentration and age.
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Measuring the concentration of radioactive elements in a single, sand-size crystal reveals the growth of the Himalayan mountain range over time.
The desire to belong is a fundamental human need.
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The need to connect is fundamental. But diminishing social ties and community support are contributing to the loneliness epidemic.
Programs that brought internet access to rural students are set to expire.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic spurred significant progress in expanding rural home internet access, these gains are proving temporary as resources dwindle.
A stained-glass window that was part of a church shows a dark-skinned Jesus, which was unusual at the time.
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A stained-glass window, which shows Jesus as a Black man for the first time, tells a story not only of race but of gender, class and ethnicity.
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner.
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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.
Sickle cell disease can lead to a stroke − proper screening can help.
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Sickle cell disease causes lower oxygen levels and abnormal blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. New research into noninvasive screening methods could help reduce the risk.
A Malaysian ad discouraging the dissemination of fake news.
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Vague definitions and heavy penalties mean that legislation could be used to stifle a free press.
U.S.-China antagonism is particularly acute in the realm of hacking and cybersecurity.
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Chinese state-sponsored hackers are targeting critical infrastructure. Here’s what they’re doing, how the US government is responding and how you can help.