Pity the poor night owls of the world, who already must adjust to a life that doesn’t align with their natural sleep patterns. Now it appears that being a night owl even raises the risk of death.
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President Trump is having trouble finding a lawyer. But other presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, have obtained outside legal counsel easily, even from attorneys who disagree with their politics.
Despite strong evidence that human activities have altered the climate, not everyone sees the risks. New research explains why some people seem blind to the signs of climate change.
The 2013 shutdown offers some clues as to what the impact will be now after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree to a short-term spending deal.
The Nov. 12 earthquake wasn’t centered on any known major faults in the Earth’s crust. In its wake, scientists will collect data to add detail to what they know about seismic activity in the area.
Apakah bawaan biologis berdasar jenis kelamin bisa menjelaskan mengapa lebih banyak laki-laki di Silicon Valley?
Menggunakan teknologi dan retorika, perusahaan transportasi online berhasil mendikte pengemudi dan dalam waktu yang sama menciptakan ilusi hubungan yang setara.
Using technology and rhetoric, ride-hailing companies manage to dictate drivers while simultaneously creating the illusion of equal relation.
Penelitian baru menelusuri hubungan antara karya ilmiah dengan inovasi yang dipatenkan, memetakan bagaimana masyarakat diuntungkan oleh riset ilmiah dasar.
Here’s what research actually says about differences between males and females – and the question of what’s innate and what’s acquired.
The violence in Charlottesville affects all children, but racially motivated attacks make children of color feel particularly vulnerable. Here are some ways to protect them.
A new study connects the dots between published science and patented innovations, mapping just how society benefits from basic scientific research.
It’s increasingly likely that at some point, the world’s nations will need to broach the fraught discussion of geoengineering. The UN climate accord was a natural forum to do it.
The U.S. has been arguing about health care for decades. Critics have argued that insurance for all is a sign of weakness or even Communist. Here’s a look at how the thinking has evolved – or not.
A study that suggested Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was more psychological than physical has been debunked. How did the data get doctored?
Children with difficulty singing can be labelled as ‘nonmusical’ by parents, teachers and pop culture. This toxic idea of ‘talent’ can deprive people of music’s benefits for the rest of their lives.
Recent research raised concerns about girls’ stereotypes on their gender’s lack of ‘brilliance.’ But an overlooked finding suggests boys also hold hindering stereotypes about themselves in school.
Products not under the FDA’s jurisdiction don’t have to list whether they contain any of the antimicrobial chemicals banned in soap by the agency.
Using sensors on smartphones and smartwatches can shed light on patients’ symptoms of depression, even identifying ones they didn’t notice or share with counselors.
Simple reminders of the growing diversity of the country and the political power of minorities can influence biases.
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Visiting scholar, Northwestern University
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Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies, Northwestern University
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Ph.D Candidate in Political Science, Northwestern University
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John Evans Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy, Northwestern University
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James F. Beré Professor of Management and Organizations, Northwestern University
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PhD Student in Modern Southeast Asian History, Northwestern University
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Assistant Professor of Human Development and Social Policy, Northwestern University
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Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, Northwestern University
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Professor Emerita, Northwestern University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Management and Marketing, Northwestern University
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Assistant Professor of Economics, Northwestern University
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Associate professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Northwestern University
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Professor of Anthropology, Northwestern University
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Assistant Professor of Finance, Northwestern University
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PhD Candidate, Northwestern University
