What is unrestricted funding? Two philanthropy experts explain
Nonprofits rarely get money they are free to spend on any purpose.
July 26, 2021
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Why does gravity pull us down and not up?
Gravity is something every person on Earth intuitively understands: It is what keeps you on the ground. But how come gravity…
July 26, 2021
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Sexual harassment cases at school: Appeals court ruling could change how schools judge complaints
A recent ruling makes it harder for schools to ignore claims about sexual harassment or assault.
July 23, 2021
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What would the ancient Greeks think of an Olympics with no fans?
Athletes and spectators were lured to Olympia by a longing for contact with their compatriots and their gods.
July 23, 2021
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Why America has a debt ceiling: 5 questions answered
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Republicans won't vote for an increase in the debt ceiling, which would risk a US default.…
July 23, 2021
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Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters? 2 things you need to understand
Not every extreme weather event is caused by climate change, but heat waves that were once ridiculously improbable are showing…
July 23, 2021
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There's a long history of dances being pilfered for profit – and TikTok is the latest battleground
In choreography, the gray areas of copyright law make it difficult to determine what constitutes copyright infringement…
July 23, 2021
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In times of stress, turning to contemplation can be helpful – here's why religions emphasize rest
Most religions have periods of rest incorporated into their practice. Medical science has affirmed that short periods of…
July 23, 2021
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How limiting Latin Mass may become the defining moment for Pope Francis
Pope Benedict XVI expanded the Latin Mass in 2007 in an olive branch to traditionalists. His successor hopes reversing that…
July 23, 2021
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Pandemic has teens feeling worried, unmotivated and disconnected from school
Students' academic worries persisted through the pandemic. A developmental scientist offers tips to support young people…
July 22, 2021
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DACA in doubt after court ruling: 3 questions answered
The Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that DACA, a policy that shields undocumented young immigrants from deportation, could continue.…
July 22, 2021
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Screentime can make you feel sick – here are ways to manage cybersickness
If you ever felt nauseous, fatigued or disoriented after using your phone or computer, you may be experiencing a condition…
July 22, 2021
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Should fully immunized people wear masks indoors? An infectious disease physician weighs in
As Los Angeles County again mandates masking indoors -- even for the fully vaccinated -- local health officials in the U.S.…
July 22, 2021
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AI spots shipwrecks from the ocean surface – and even from the air
It's difficult to tell a shipwreck from a natural feature on the ocean floor in a scan taken from a plane or ship. This…
July 22, 2021
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Scientists understood physics of climate change in the 1800s – thanks to a woman named Eunice Foote
The results of Foote's simple experiments were confirmed through hundreds of tests by scientists in the US and Europe.…
July 22, 2021
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Are middle lanes fastest in track and field? Data from 8,000 racers shows not so much
In track and field, it's a common belief that middle lanes are the fastest. But according to the data, middle lanes…
July 21, 2021
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Why Gil Scott-Heron's 'Whitey on the Moon' still feels relevant today
In 1970, Gil Scott-Heron penned a spoken word song called 'Whitey on the Moon' that criticized the 1969 Moon landing.…
July 21, 2021
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