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Everyone is vulnerable to the ‘truth bias’ − even people paid to know better. Stephanie Phillips/E+ via Getty Images Steven J. Hyde, Boise State University Deceit...

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Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life

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September 28, 2023

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hAfter you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push daisies. Matriyoshka/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jennifer DeBruyn, University of Tennessee Your microbes...

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Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition

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September 26, 2023

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Politicians all over the spectrum have long tried to appeal to religious voters. What about atheists, agnostics and nothing-in-particulars? Y.Gurevich/iStock via Getty Images Plus Evan Stewart,...

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Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?

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September 25, 2023

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A sign advertises retail spaces for lease at Union Square in San Francisco on June 21, 2023. AP Photo/Eric Risberg John Rennie Short, University of Maryland,...

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The Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations

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September 18, 2023

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The Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a holiday with a rich history that spans thousands of...

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The 12 Universal Laws Explained and How to Apply Them for a Harmonious Life

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September 17, 2023

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The 12 Universal Laws Explained and How to Apply Them for a Harmonious Life In our journey through life, we often seek a sense of balance,...

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NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial

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September 16, 2023

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NASA’s UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study and declassify UFO-related data. AP Photo/Terry Renn Chris Impey, University...

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Summer 2023 was the hottest on record – yes, it’s climate change, but don’t call it ‘the new normal’

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September 13, 2023

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Kansas City’s baseball stadium ran misters to cool people off in heat near 100 degrees on June 28, 2023. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Scott Denning, Colorado State...

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White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs era is no different

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September 2, 2023

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lU.S. Rep. Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, after participating in an abortion rights sit-in on July 19, 2022, in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Rodney Coates,...

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Jobs are up, wages less so – and lower purchasing power could still lead the US into a recession

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September 2, 2023

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Economists are feeling dismal for a reason. IS/Getty Images Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha Don’t be overly fooled by seemingly rosy jobs data heading into...

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There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?

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August 28, 2023

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Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their...

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Trump out on bail – a criminal justice expert explains the system of cash bail

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August 26, 2023

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Donald Trump poses for his booking photo on August 24, 2023, in Atlanta. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images Megan T. Stevenson, University of Virginia...

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Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight

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August 22, 2023

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This microscopy image shows the retina of a mouse, laid flat and made fluorescent. Kenyoung Kim, Wonkyu Ju and Mark Ellisman/National Center for Microscopy and Imaging...

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AI and new standards promise to make scientific data more useful by making it reusable and accessible

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August 21, 2023

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Data replication is an integral part of the scientific process, which proper research data management can improve. Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty Images Bradley Wade Bishop, University...

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Fulton County charges Donald Trump with racketeering, other felonies – a Georgia election law expert explains 5 key things to know

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August 15, 2023

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney receives documents from court clerk Che Alexander on August 14, 2023. Megan Varner/Getty Images Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State...

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Hitler, Burr and Trump: Show trials put the record straight for history but can also provide a powerful platform for the defendant

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August 14, 2023

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The Washington, D.C., courthouse where Donald Trump’s Jan. 6-related trial will likely take place. Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post via Getty Images Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State...

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3 ways AI is transforming music

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August 14, 2023

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Musicians and producers can already utilize AI to realistically reproduce the sound of any instrument or voice imaginable. Paul Campbell/iStock via Getty Images Jason Palamara, Indiana...

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Donald Trump’s right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants

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August 12, 2023

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The former president boards his plane at Reagan National Airport following his Aug. 3, 2023, arraignment in Washington. Win McNamee/Getty Images Christopher Robertson, Boston University and...

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Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure

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August 12, 2023

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Summer humidity can change the way your hair is behaving – but what’s the science behind that? Tim Robberts/Stone via Getty Images Tara S. Carpenter, University...

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Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how

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August 5, 2023

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Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Cats first finagled their way...

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Most Americans support NASA – but don’t think it should prioritize sending people to space

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August 4, 2023

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The Artemis I Launch in November 2022. NASA/Bill Ingalls, CC BY-NC Mariel Borowitz, Georgia Institute of Technology and Teasel Muir-Harmony, Georgetown University Most Americans support NASA...

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Trump indictment: Here’s how prosecutors will try to prove he knowingly lied and intended to break the law

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August 4, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump makes his way to the stage during a rally in Erie, Pa., on July 29, 2023. Dustin Franz for The Washington Post...

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Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos?

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July 29, 2023

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Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos? The fascination with Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) has gripped the human imagination for decades....

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White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs era is no different

Jobs are up, wages less so – and lower purchasing power could still lead the US into a recession

There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?

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Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight

AI and new standards promise to make scientific data more useful by making it reusable and accessible

Fulton County charges Donald Trump with racketeering, other felonies – a Georgia election law expert explains 5 key things to know

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Donald Trump’s right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants

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Trump indictment: Here’s how prosecutors will try to prove he knowingly lied and intended to break the law

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