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Marijuana is known for delivering a good high. But the plant's uses go well beyond the recreational. Marijuana contains a trove of medicinal compounds whose uses we are just now discovering.
Even if wealthy parents don't resort to the kind of illegal tactics in the recent college cheating scandal revealed by the FBI, the college admission process still favors the rich, scholars argue.
In the fourth century, Christian churches in North Africa faced a crisis of trust. A separate church of the Donatists emerged that lasted for centuries.
As concern grows for the escalating prices of prescription drugs, a novel approach to lower the price of drugs to treat hepatitis C in Louisiana holds promise, a policy expert says.
Asbestos litigation is the number one source of tort claims in the US, with many people decrying the filing of so many claims. But there's a reason the claims persist. Asbestos isn't going anywhere.
The film wowed critics and fans. But its hidden power may be black lead characters who are accomplished scientists – just the thing to help inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps.
Numbers alone don't relay the importance of people seeing their own experiences and lives mirrored in popular culture.
The transition to parenthood comes with plenty of stress. A psychology researcher suggests that paid family leave could help lift some of the burden – with positive health benefits down the road.
As Congress and President Trump struggle to devise a coherent immigration policy along the US southern border, there are lessons from ancient history that could prove instructive.
A Cold War era treaty helped dismantle more than 2,500 missiles between the US and Russia.
A polio-like virus has afflicted more than 500 children in the US in the past five years. A doctor who has treated children with the disease explains the symptoms.
When it comes to helping students who've lost a loved one, educators often don't know what to do or say. A pediatrician offers insights on how schools can support children in grief.
Many of the low-income people who do use VeggieBook after downloading it at food pantries are eating more nutritious meals, often with more focused family time at the table.
Behind today's mythical Santa Claus from the North Pole, is a real saint – St. Nicholas. How he came to be today's gift-giving jolly figure from the North Pole is a fascinating story by itself.
El zika aún no se puede curar, pero se han identificado factores en la sangre que indican malformaciones fetales congénitas por zika, lo que facilitará a las madres decidir si interrumpir el embarazo.
George H.W. Bush, who pledged to be 'the environmental president,' took a market-based approach to pollution control that helped clear the air. Now some experts think it could work on climate change.
Around this time of the year, The Salvation Army's red kettles become visible as part of holiday giving. How this British evangelical organization came to the US is interesting history.
Motorized scooters that can travel up to 15 miles per hour have soared in popularity over the past year, as have concerns about their safety.
The Pilgrims repeatedly thanked God for their good fortune. But without two earlier developments, the entire undertaking at New Plymouth would have likely failed.
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Associate Professor of Religion, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, University of Southern California
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Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity and Anthropology, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California
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Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Southern California
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Professor of Political Science, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Associate Professor of the Practice of International Relations, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of the Practice, Executive Director, Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice, University of Southern California
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Assistant Professor of Higher Education, University of Southern California
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Associate Professor of Education, University of Southern California
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Professor of Public Policy, University of Southern California
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Professor of Communication, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Jayne and Hans Hufschmid Chair in Strategic Public Relations and Business Communication, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
