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What pronatalists get wrong about population data
While the changes in population structure that accompany low birth rates are real, the impact of these changes has been dramatically overstated.
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Is using AI a shortcut to stupidity?
Maybe the tool matters less than the user.
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What's better to fight city heat – white roofs or trees?
Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular options, but they vary by city…
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How imaginary friends help child athletes
Imagination is a fundamental tool for everyday life. Unsurprisingly, many kids harness it during athletic play, conjuring a fun teammate, a supportive…
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How public media, press freedom and democracy are connected
Studies link public broadcasting to higher voter turnout, better factual knowledge and lower susceptibility to extremist rhetoric. Those contributions…
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Why gain-of-function research is vital and safe
From cancer immunotherapy and antibiotics to GMO crops and pandemic surveillance, gain of function is a cornerstone of basic research.
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Millions face 75% premium hikes as ACA subsidies vanish
There are also big changes coming to Medicaid, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.
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Simon F. Haeder
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Many ways the 'big beautiful bill' widens the wealth gap
The measure enables broad tax cuts that disproportionately favor wealthy households while forcing its costs on the most economically vulnerable…
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Grief after disaster doesn’t follow stages
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn't unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional and physical toll, leaving…
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AI's emotional effects in college classrooms
Whether students and faculty are actively using AI or not, it is having significant interpersonal, emotional effects on learning and trust in the…
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Florida's $450 million spent on Alligator Alcatraz is not how it usually works with ICE
Alligator Alcatraz represents a significant departure from past Florida policy regarding immigration.
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Settlements with Trump raise worries over media independence
Will costly settlements over news stories the president sued about influence network journalists when deciding whether to pursue investigative stories…
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Michael J. Socolow
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