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The court upheld two Arizona laws that limit when, where and how people can vote.The ruling further guts the Voting Rights Act at a time when many US states are passing more restrictive voting rules.
In Brnovich v. DNC, the court will decide whether two Arizona rules unfairly hurt poor, minority and rural voters. The ruling could determine the fate of many states’ restrictive new voting laws.
New research uncovers sizable gaps in how college students from different ethnic backgrounds trust the people in charge of their schools. Could a history of racism be to blame?
Possessing heroin, cocaine, meth and other drugs for personal use is no longer a criminal offense in Oregon. The idea is to get people with problem drug use help, not punishment.
Many people object to the added ingredients in vaccines. But pharmacists explain why those fears are unwarranted.
People who oppose vaccines often are dismissed as ignorant or naive. Failing to hear their concerns and address them may only be fueling vaccine resistance, however.
Those opposing vaccinations often mistrust government, science and the news media. There may be better ways to persuade them than by offering facts only.
Most Kenyan women were introduced into drug use by male sexual partners in their teenage years.
Outbreaks often affect the same areas because, once released, the bacteria continues to live as spores in the soil.
Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines have been successful in several parts of the world. But in Tanzania it’s not that easy.
Children in countries like South Korea and Russia are more obedient, while American kids tend to be more self-indulgent.
Health care dominated 2018’s political ads. Digital advertising grew, but hasn’t yet killed TV’s share. And dark money favored Democrats, say scholars studying the volume and content of campaign ads.
BPA, used widely in plastics and as a liner in food cans, was replaced by a related chemical called BPS. But it seems that this substitute may also harm eggs and sperm and disrupt hormones.
Power utilities’ cybersecurity practices may be effective, but need to evolve over time. And all companies operating elements of the grid – even the small ones – should step up.
Los rusos consideran que sonreír es un signo de estupidez. Las investigaciones de psicología social pueden explicar estas diferencias culturales.
In the US, smiling is a reflexive gesture of goodwill, but Russians view it as a sign of stupidity. Social psychology research could help explain this cultural contrast.
Binge drinking rises during March Madness among male college students who attend schools that made it to the men’s basketball tournament. Researchers take a deeper look at the reasons why.
The strategy to eliminate human rabies is straight forward: vaccinate dogs, provide prompt post-exposure vaccines, public education and awareness on prevention.
Research dollars don’t stay locked up in academia and government labs. R&D collaborations with the private sector are common – and grow the innovation economy.
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Clinical assistant professor, Washington State University
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PhD candidate in interdsiciplinary studies, Washington State University
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Professor, Sociology Department, Washington State University
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C.O. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Washington State University
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Professor and Director, Edward R. Murrow Center for Media & Health Promotion Research, Washington State University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington State University
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Associate Professor of Economic Sciences, Washington State University
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Professor of Psychology, Washington State University
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Washington State University
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Professor of Molecular Biosciences, Washington State University
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Associate Professor, health communication, Washington State University
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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Washington State University
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Associate Professor, Director and Assistant Dean for Research, Washington State University
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Professor of pharmacy, Washington State University
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Professor of Government and Public Policy, Washington State University
