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Since voters live longer, casting a ballot may be seen as another healthy habit, like going for a run or eating lots of vegetables.
The gain isn’t huge, but it’s a notable improvement – similar to what people experience when they start exercising more.
Surveys about religion often ask a single question about how often people go to services. That means researchers miss an important piece of the puzzle.
When people know someone used AI to write a message, they see the person as lazy or insincere.
After the main Namibian party started alternating candidates between men and women, female representation in the National Assembly nearly doubled.
The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
The study found that regularly getting cash made it easier for many homeless people to meet their immediate and personal needs.
With college students less likely to read through a full textbook than they once were, video games can help keep them engaged.
Inspired by bats, a new ultra-low-power sensing system enables tiny drones to navigate through darkness, smoke and dust, where cameras and other light-based sensors fail.
Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.
From bioweapons to biblical plagues, the bacteria that cause anthrax can persist for decades in harsh conditions and wreak havoc on people and cattle.
Drones with the right sensors and AI analyzing the data could quickly find a person lost or stranded in the wilderness, crucial to keeping them alive.
A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.
After the government acquired a warehouse in PA to expand ICE operations, questions are mounting about transparency, cost and government real estate transactions.
Black patients were less likely to receive higher doses. This may reflect inequities in health care or misconceptions among patients that higher doses are unsafe.
Different types of alcoholic beverages elicit symbolic cues that can influence the choices a person makes about consumption.
Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.
No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.
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