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In a new era of campus upheaval, the 1970 Kent State shootings show the danger of deploying troops…

The author of a new book about the 1970 shootings at Kent State University explains why using armed troops to respond to protests is a…

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In a new era of campus upheaval, the 1970 Kent State shootings show the danger of deploying troops…

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What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season

It’s rare to see both Nina’s at the same time, but both appeared to be developing in August 2024. That could help soften hurricane season…

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What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season

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Each Jewish couple’s story starts long before the wedding − and so does the celebration of their…

Jewish traditions to mark a marriage often involve ceremonies and celebrations before the big day, whether it’s a ritual bath or even a…

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Each Jewish couple’s story starts long before the wedding − and so does the celebration of their…

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How a survey of over 2,000 women in the 1920s changed the way Americans thought about female…

A century ago, a pioneering sex researcher challenged the idea that respectable women did not — and should not — experience sexual desire…

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How a survey of over 2,000 women in the 1920s changed the way Americans thought about female…

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Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows

New research shows that Americans have positive feelings toward nature but also detects strong undertones of longing, guilt and worry.

Aug 29

Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows

Aug 29

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Job supervisors with disabilities can boost productivity, new research shows

The imperative for employers to accommodate people with disabilities is partly driven by the need to keep older workers on the job as the…

Aug 28

Job supervisors with disabilities can boost productivity, new research shows

Aug 28

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How Smithsonian curators scavenge political conventions to explain the present to the future

Historians will be diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish at the Democratic National Convention

Aug 18

A person with a spangled American flag purse standing among red, white and blue balloons entirely covering the floor

Aug 18

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Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people…

Long before all vehicles become self-driving, AI could drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could become a thing of the…

Aug 16

Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people…

Aug 16

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COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

The pandemic led many teachers to leave their jobs − a trend that could continue if education leaders don’t address issues that affect…

Aug 15

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

Aug 15

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How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells…

A National Academies report finds crucial lessons for everyone’s disaster planning and recovery in a town hit hard by two hurricanes…

Aug 14

How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells…

Aug 14

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