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Yes, humans hold awesome power over the rest of the planet, but nature will always fight our attempts to ‘tame’ the natural world.
Neither major party has made science and engineering issues a big part of its platform. But research – and its funding – are crucial if the U.S. wants to maintain status as a global leader.
Cost and quality issues have long plagued the U.S. health care system because insurance companies both finance and manage medical care. So how did we get stuck with this system in the first place?
The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it’s still important.
Our institutions are not solving the world’s wicked problems, such as the refugee crisis and climate change. Can sustainable coffee – a bottoms-up, modular approach – provide clues to a better way?
What are the race-related struggles that African-American students experience throughout their school years? Here’s the story of Tyrone.
Rachel Dolezal isn’t the only one who experiences a transition in racial categories, but what are the implications of inconsistent racial identifications on mental health?
A study of the three casinos Donald Trump owned in Atlantic City shows they performed far worse than their rivals, losing more jobs and revenue.
With stigma about mental illness still pervasive, The Boss’ frank admission helps shatter some of the most common stereotypes about depression.
LinkedIn, MySpace, Yahoo: Why does it take such a long time for companies to disclose that they have been hacked?
Debate over trade and immigration have caused rifts within parties this year. An international relations expert explains how these global issues will continue to challenge our two-party system.
Eleven states have introduced a new test score. Here’s what you need to know.
Imagine you’re in a voting booth faced with a choice between bad candidate #1 and bad candidate #2. Surprisingly, science says this may actually be a good thing. Here’s how.
The FBI is warning of Russian cyberattackers probing American election systems. Information warfare scholars discuss Russia’s digital efforts to benefit its national interests.
The New Jersey Transit train that crashed in Hoboken didn’t have a mandated auto-stopping safety system. Why not?
The myth that a blow to the head can both cause and cure amnesia – a common one on TV and in the movies – may have begun during the 19th century.
Improvements in education and vascular health are likely partly responsible for a sharp decline in dementia over the past few decades. The trend may continue, if we also address obesity and diabetes.
Most pundits called Hillary Clinton the winner the first debate against Donald Trump. The snap polls say otherwise. An expert on emotional intelligence explains what the pundits missed.
Although the Fed delayed raising rates this month, it has signaled it intends to wean the U.S. economy off its unprecedented monetary stimulus. Now the question is whether Congress will take the handoff.
What do low-income students really need to complete college? Here is a roundup of articles from our experts.
Random clown sightings don’t make everyone laugh. A psychologist who has studied creepiness explains why clowns are especially adept at making us squirm.
At a time when politics is showing its most divisive side, a scholar argues that embracing humility could help us deal with hidden biases.
Does it matter whether you feed a virus or starve bacteria? A recent study suggested that it might. Our bodies react differently to the collateral damage of an anti-immune response and anti-viral one.
As the new Supreme Court session opens, a legal scholar makes an argument for sticking with just eight justices. It’s not unconstitutional.