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Young Voters Fear Mass Shootings but Are Divided on Gun Control
Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to.
Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to.
Why the Assault Weapons Debate Is a Culture Debate
In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals of two lower court rulings that challenged assault weapons restrictions.
In June 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear appeals of two lower court rulings that challenged assault weapons restrictions.
Handling of Rape Allegations at Cornell Shows Why So Many Assaults Go Unreported – Victims Don’t Trust the Institutions That Are Supposed To Help Them
The drinking, drugging and sexual assault culture on American college campuses is once again attracting national attention.
The drinking, drugging and sexual assault culture on American college campuses is once again attracting national attention.
Your Cells Keep a Record of Every Workout You’ve Ever Done – And Those Gains Persist Even After a Break From Exercise
Have you ever taken months off training – maybe due to an injury, a new baby or crushing work deadlines – and come back convinced you were starting from zero?
Have you ever taken months off training – maybe due to an injury, a new baby or crushing work deadlines – and come back convinced you were starting from zero?
Why Old Dogs Might Be Able To Teach Alzheimer’s Researchers New Tricks
Most people know someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Most people know someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Why Can’t People Regenerate Limbs Like Salamanders?
Imagine losing an arm and simply growing a new one.
Imagine losing an arm and simply growing a new one.
Cornell 7 Case Puts a Spotlight on Fraternity Misconduct – And the Limits of Universities’ Power To Stop It
Universities have been trying for years to cut back on the abuses among fraternities, with limited resources and limited success.
Universities have been trying for years to cut back on the abuses among fraternities, with limited resources and limited success.
Want to Use AI to Improve Your Work? Have It Disagree With You
Knowledge workers such as scientists, teachers, lawyers and business leaders are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence applications for tasks that demand imagination, creativity and problem-solving.
Knowledge workers such as scientists, teachers, lawyers and business leaders are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence applications for tasks that demand imagination, creativity and problem-solving.
3 Iconic Animals Show the Value of the US Endangered Species Act – And the Harm in Stripping It Away
It used to be considered against the law in America to starve a member of an endangered species to death or harm it by destroying its home.
It used to be considered against the law in America to starve a member of an endangered species to death or harm it by destroying its home.
Chatbots as Oracles: How AI Is Giving New Life to the Ancient Practice of Seeking Answers From Inscrutable Sources
People are increasingly turning to AI for advice.
People are increasingly turning to AI for advice.
Generous Paternal Leave Policies Improve Maternal and Newborn Health, Family Finances and Workplace Equality
When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
Trump Frames Unregulated AI as a Way To Keep Ahead of China, but in Fact It Harms Us National Security
Certainly, China seizing the global lead on AI would represent an alarming setback to American strategic and economic interests.
Certainly, China seizing the global lead on AI would represent an alarming setback to American strategic and economic interests.
Gen Z Communicates Differently in the Workplace, but Older Colleagues Can Still Decode Them
For all the talk about generational differences at work, some of the biggest differences show up in surprisingly ordinary moments.
For all the talk about generational differences at work, some of the biggest differences show up in surprisingly ordinary moments.
An Overlooked Era of Cosmology Is Stealing the Show in the Quest To Understand the Cosmos
Could you imagine if pagers made a comeback? Sure, your smartphone would still be your notepad-flashlight-camera-personal assistant-MP3 player-wallet-social media browser.
Could you imagine if pagers made a comeback? Sure, your smartphone would still be your notepad-flashlight-camera-personal assistant-MP3 player-wallet-social media browser.
Cholesterol Control Gets Personalized – A Cardiologist Explains How New Guidelines Tailor Treatment to Your Unique Risk Profile
At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia.
At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia.