Why do couples use baby talk with one another?
As many as two-thirds of couples do it.
December 3, 2021
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Is your state ready to handle the influx of federal funds for expanding broadband?
States have widely different track records on expanding broadband internet access. Here are the ones that could struggle…
December 2, 2021
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Use of HIV prevention treatments is very low among Southern Black gay men
This finding suggests public health efforts will have to address the treatment barriers these men face – like poverty…
December 2, 2021
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Why COVID-19 must be included in safer sex messaging on college campuses
Schools have not adequately educated students about the increased risks of virus transmission when it comes to being sexually…
December 2, 2021
75
School shootings are at a record high this year – but they can be prevented
School shootings are typically preceded by a series of warning signs. Are educators, police and policymakers paying enough…
December 2, 2021
71
Female faculty of color do extra diversity work for no extra reward – here's how to fix that
If colleges want to address systemic racism within their institutions, they can start by crediting female faculty members…
December 2, 2021
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Sea otters demonstrate that there is more to muscle than just movement – it can also bring the heat
New research finds that ‘leaky mitochondria’ help keep sea otters warm.
December 2, 2021
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The US biofuel mandate helps farmers, but does little for energy security and harms the environment
The US has required motor fuels to contain 10% biofuels since 2005. As this program nears a key milestone in 2022, farm…
December 2, 2021
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Victims of domestic abuse find no haven in family courts
Family courts’ hostility – both in the US and abroad – toward claims of paternal or spousal abuse has been widely…
December 2, 2021
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Charting changes in a pathogen's genome yields clues about its past and hints about its future
After a nose swab tests positive for a virus or bacteria, scientists can use the sample’s genetic sequence to figure out…
December 1, 2021
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Aaron Rodgers dropped the ball on critical thinking – with a little practice you can do better
Critical thinking means seeking out new information – especially facts that might run contrary to what you believe –…
December 1, 2021
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Independent commissions can ditch partisanship and make redistricting fairer to voters
As states devise new electoral district maps, some have adopted independent commissions to ensure fairness in that process.…
December 1, 2021
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Small-group learning can mitigate the effects of school closures – but only if teachers use it well
Small-group learning activities can help students build social skills while enhancing academic achievement. This is particularly…
December 1, 2021
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