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A study shows that low-income communities and communities of color are bearing the brunt of the energy industry's pollution in the region. The risks also extend to the unborn.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates weren't at war, so their new deal is not really a peace accord. Nor does it satisfy the Palestinians, who need Arab nations to support their drive for statehood.
An expert of the Israel-Palestine conflict explains the history of Jewish settlements on the West Bank, and why they are so controversial.
A loss of Chinese students from the US – and the US$15 billion they spend on tuition – could have serious repercussions for American colleges and universities.
The body has many natural defenses against viruses and other pathogens. One antiviral molecule produced in the body is nitric oxide and it is created when we breathe in through the nose.
A give-and-take between patient and provider is essential to patient care. As the COVID-19 pandemic ushers in a new era of medicine, one doctor wonders if this connection will be lost.
Understanding others' emotions is a crucial social skill. Counter to concerns about screen time stunting kids' development, one study suggests they're getting better at recognizing emotion on screen.
Coroanvirus has ended politics as normal. What will campaigning look like without handshaking, high fives and the kissing of babies?
Having robots and other AI systems tell people what the AIs are doing makes them more trustworthy. A study finds that how a robot explains itself matters.
Between 1983 and 2013, the number of immigrants detained in rural county jails has increased.
In the 1950s, 'coming out' meant quietly acknowledging one's sexual orientation. Today, the term is used by a broad array of social movements.
From being subjected to harassment and threats to getting assaulted or having their cars keyed, many American teachers are being victimized.
Vital Hasson was born into the Jewish community of Salonica, Greece, a cultural capital of the Sephardic world. After World War II, he was executed for helping the Nazis destroy that community.
There is a massive black hole in the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Measurements of star orbits near this black hole suggest that there may be a second companion black hole nearby.
More places around the world are experiencing days with record high temperatures. These prolonged hot spells may have unanticipated impacts on pregnant women, triggering early deliveries.
AS hanya mendaur ulang sekitar satu pertiga dari sampah padat. Ahli ilmu perilaku berargumen dengan motivasi yang tepat, kita mampu melakukan lebih.
The US delighted Israel and outraged Palestinians by announcing it sees nothing illegal with Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Here, a brief history of this hotly disputed land.
Les actions menées par les entreprises sont parfois en contradiction avec les objectifs affichés. La prise en compte de leurs activités politiques pourrait les aider à joindre le geste à la parole.
Americans recycle only about one-third of the solid waste we generate. A behavioral scientist argues that with the right motivators, we could do more.
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Professor of Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ahmanson-Getty Fellow, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Candidate in International Education, University of California, Los Angeles
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Director of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair in Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Postdoctoral Scholar of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles
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Internal Medicine Physician and Anthropologist, UCLA Health, University of California, Los Angeles
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Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles
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Crump Endowed Chair, Professor of Social Welfare and Education, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of History, Maurice Amado Chair in Sephardic Studies, Sady and Ludwig Kahn Director, Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles
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Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles
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Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers and Assistant Adjunct Professor in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles
