Are Islamic State recruits more street gang members than zealots?
With terrorists striking again in Spain and in Finland, one cannot help but ask -- again -- why people want to follow the Islamic State. Some new theories are emerging.
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Climate gloom and doom? Bring it on. But we need stories about taking action, too
An experiment in getting people to care about climate change uses slick videos, charismatic scientists and calls to action.
New data set explores 90 years of natural disasters in the US
As the rich move away from disaster-prone areas, the poor may be left behind.
Forget the insight of a lone genius – innovation is an evolving process of trial and error
We don't know much about the origins of most human achievements – scientific and otherwise. Like evolution, does progress occur as random insights are selected for or against?
Homeless vets with families: An untold part of veterans’ struggles
Homelessness among veterans overall is on the decline. But researchers see an increasing number of homeless vets who are single mothers or supporting young families.
Mining the moon for rocket fuel to get us to Mars
To get us to Mars and beyond, a team of students from around the world has a plan involving lunar rovers mining ice and a space station between the Earth and the moon.
How crossing the US-Mexico border became a crime
Trump's administration plans to ramp up prosecution of unauthorized border crossings. Here's the story of how it became illegal in the first place.
National monuments: Presidents can create them, but only Congress can undo them
President Trump has ordered a review of national monuments protected by his predecessors, and may try to abolish or shrink some. But four legal experts say that only Congress has that authority.
Why you may be paying more income tax than you should
The burden of filing our taxes appears to be growing, especially for those who tend to wait until the last minute to fill in their 1040s.
Life on Earth is used to gravity – so what happens to our cells and tissues in space?
Every moment of life on our planet has had the force of gravity in the background. But the prospect of long-distance space travel means it's time to figure out what happens to our biology in its absence.
Largest deportation campaign in US history is no match for Trump’s plan
In 1954, US Border Patrol's Operation Wetback promised to deport millions of undocumented Mexicans. It fell far short of its target, but made a mark in the minds of immigrants who lived in fear.
America’s mass deportation system is rooted in racism
From Chinese laborers to 'bad hombres,' the US settler mentality has perpetuated an immigration system that pushes out unwanted groups and bypasses the Constitution.
How the ‘guerrilla archivists’ saved history – and are doing it again under Trump
Activists today are racing to save climate records from the Trump administration. Secret archives were a powerful way to fight hostile political climates throughout history – from the Nazis to the Islamic State.
When nausea from pregnancy is life-threatening
Hyperemesis gravidarum causes severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Even though it affects up to 3 percent of pregnancies, research about its causes and treatments is sparse.
Is the Islamic State finished? Five possible scenarios
What happens to the Islamic State if it loses the battle for territory in Iraq and Syria? Here's a list of ways it might go down.
Voyager vers Mars avec des fusées à plasma révolutionnaires
Comment aller sur Mars, avec tout le matériel nécessaire, sans rester coincé dans l’espace au milieu du voyage ? Grâce à un propulseur au plasma. Mais la technologie doit encore être améliorée.
Relationship advice from the government doesn’t help low-income couples – here’s what might
Relationship education programs are meant to strengthen low-income couples, with the idea children would benefit. But focusing on communication skills overlooks what really matters to these Americans.
Traveling to Mars with immortal plasma rockets
Getting to Mars with current rocket technology will use massive amounts of fuel to move very small cargoes. There is a more fuel-efficient way.
What’s really behind our obsession with ‘clean’ athletes?
As technology becomes fully integrated into our everyday lives, we may see athletes as the last vestiges of our humanity.
As nuclear power plants close, states need to bet big on energy storage
Can nuclear power plants like California Diablo Canyon be replaced without greatly raising emissions? It's an open question.
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Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Assistant Adjunct Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Co-Executive Director, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, UCLA School of Law, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles
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Clinical Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Education, Law, Political Science and Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History, University of California, Los Angeles
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PhD Student in Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles
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Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor, University of California, Los Angeles
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Adjunct Professor, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Electrical Engineering/Electromagnetics, University of California, Los Angeles
