Black women who are more frequently exposed to racism showed stronger connections in areas of the brain involved in rumination and heightened vigilance, both of which lead to faster biological aging.
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A political scientist describes a class he’s designed to help counter cynicism and distrust.
Long before all vehicles become self-driving, AI could drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could become a thing of the past when even as few as 5% of cars are driven by robots.
Because smartphones can make people focus more on their personal needs, it can be harder to persuade their users to donate on them than it is when someone sees an appeal on their PC.
An academic’s claims of irregularities at the ballot box created a media buzz in South Korea. The reality, however, suggested data was misinterpreted.
Giving and receiving criticism can be difficult. This class tries to make it easier.
When patients spend large sums on their cancer care, it can be hard for them to afford basics such as food and housing.
Catholic Integralists believe that religious values – specifically Christian ones – should guide government policies. They oppose liberalism, which they view as valuing individualism and liberty.
Cutting marketing spending helps businesses in the short term but often backfires in the long term. Research could help investors identify those bad decisions.
Less sleep and later bedtimes are linked to a section of the brain involved in emotion regulation suffering reduced growth, along with weaker connections to other brain areas.
The uptick in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues happened after states enacted bans or restrictions on abortion.
Small and medium-sized family businesses are more innovative than you might realize.
Two scholars of nonprofits explain what is and isn’t permissible.
A photo of Lucy’s reconstructed skeleton next to a live four-year-old girl shows how human Lucy was – and how small.
These dogs are trained to try to interrupt panic attacks and provide deep calming pressure to the people they’re matched with.
Grants from foundations are gradually growing as a share of all the donations Americans make.
While manufacturers say they are marketing oral nicotine pouches as a safer alternative for people who already smoke, nonsmokers and young people are being drawn to them, a large-scale study found.
Kids most likely to wind up in the ER due to violence often have common early childhood experiences. Can schools use this information to prevent future injuries?
Researchers found a sharp rise in calls to US poison centers about magic mushrooms coincided with their decriminalization in several US cities and states.
Sea cucumbers have been overharvested for centuries. At the same time, coral reefs have declined as well. Research suggests that saving the former may help restore the latter.
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