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More than 5,000 teens were involved in this longitudinal study.
Getting a good night's sleep just took on a whole new meaning.
Ban Ki-moon recently criticized the state of the U.S. healthcare system as part of his work with The Elders, an international organization founded by Nelson Mandela.
The contestants would try to reach the end of the world, as they understand it.
Explore a legendary philosopher's take on how society fails to prepare us for education and progress.
As a leader, you’re in an incredible position to contribute to the success of your employees, as well as create an environment that promotes, encourages, and nurtures employee empowerment. By […]
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Are university safe spaces killing intellectual growth?
If all you see is low-energy light in a myriad of directions, you can’t be sure. But this light comes from the Big Bang. There are a lot of things that […]
A new report from the World Health Organization outlines some sobering statistics on the global toll of alcohol consumption.
Some say the proliferation of sex robots could lead to less demand for prostitution, but not all agree.
New insights into the role of water vapor may help researchers predict how the planet will respond to warming.
This September, Apple revealed its newest iPhone lineup. The largest option of the iPhone XS Max tops out at $1,499 — nearly two and a half times the price of […]
Scientists have developed new ways of understanding how the biological forces of death drive important life processes.
What do we see from watching birds move across the country?
Explore how alcohol affects your brain, from the first sip at the bar to life-long drinking habits.
If you want to know what makes a Canadian lynx a Canadian lynx a team of DNA sequencers has figured that out.
The exploding popularity of the keto diet puts a less used veggie into the spotlight.
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Great again? Why America stopped looking forward to the future.