The Psychology of Human Conflict: Unraveling the Roots of Warfare
The Psychology of Human Conflict: Unraveling the Roots of Warfare The Psychology of Human Conflict: Unraveling the Roots of Warfare.…
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Is Taiwan a country or not?
A soldier holds Taiwan’s national flag during military drills. AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying Joshua Holzer, Westminster College Is Taiwan a country…
Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?
Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain? Ian Parmeter, Australian National University In hindsight, the…
What is an attosecond? A physical chemist explains the tiny time scale behind Nobel Prize-winning research
Work in attosecond physics has led to a better understanding of how electrons move around. Oselote/iStock via Getty Images Aaron…
October: A Month of Transition and Harvest
October: A Month of Transition and Harvest October, the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, holds a special place in…
Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people’s patience – or help rebuild public trust in the system
A message like this should pop up on your phone on Oct. 4, 2023. Jeff Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via…
Reagan wouldn’t recognize Trump-style ‘conservatism’ – a look at how the GOP has changed
Mitt Romney, left, represents an old-fashioned GOP conservatism. Donald Trump, right, doesn’t − and Romney is leaving politics. Jabin Botsford/The…
Lost in the coffee aisle?
The text on a single bag of coffee can feel like information overload. d3sign/Moment via Getty Images Spencer M. Ross,…
Becoming the Person You Desire: A Comprehensive Guide
Becoming the Person You Desire: A Comprehensive Guide. We all have aspirations of becoming our ideal selves, but it can…
Own Your Behaviors, Master Your Communication, and Determine Your Success
Own Your Behaviors, Master Your Communication, and Determine Your Success In the pursuit of success, one often looks outward, seeking…
Deceit pays dividends: How CEO lies can boost stock ratings and fool even respected financial analysts
Everyone is vulnerable to the ‘truth bias’ − even people paid to know better. Stephanie Phillips/E+ via Getty Images Steven…
Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
hAfter you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push daisies. Matriyoshka/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jennifer…
Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition
Politicians all over the spectrum have long tried to appeal to religious voters. What about atheists, agnostics and nothing-in-particulars? Y.Gurevich/iStock…
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?
A sign advertises retail spaces for lease at Union Square in San Francisco on June 21, 2023. AP Photo/Eric Risberg…
The Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations
The Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a holiday with a…
The 12 Universal Laws Explained and How to Apply Them for a Harmonious Life
The 12 Universal Laws Explained and How to Apply Them for a Harmonious Life In our journey through life, we…
NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial
NASA’s UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study and declassify UFO-related data.…
Summer 2023 was the hottest on record – yes, it’s climate change, but don’t call it ‘the new normal’
Kansas City’s baseball stadium ran misters to cool people off in heat near 100 degrees on June 28, 2023. AP…
White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs era is no different
lU.S. Rep. Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, after participating in an abortion rights sit-in on July 19, 2022, in…
Jobs are up, wages less so – and lower purchasing power could still lead the US into a recession
Economists are feeling dismal for a reason. IS/Getty Images Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha Don’t be overly fooled by…
There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are…
Trump out on bail – a criminal justice expert explains the system of cash bail
Donald Trump poses for his booking photo on August 24, 2023, in Atlanta. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images…
Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
This microscopy image shows the retina of a mouse, laid flat and made fluorescent. Kenyoung Kim, Wonkyu Ju and Mark…