USMCA: The 3 most important changes in the new NAFTA and why they matter
Although the final revised text of the USMCA has not yet been released, the deal as detailed in May contains numerous tweaks from its predecessor, both big and small.
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Trump's border wall threatens an Arizona oasis with a long, diverse history
While the waters of Quitobaquito have attracted a wide array of peoples for more than 10,000 years, each wave of newcomers tends to erase the evidence of those who came before them.
Faith made Harriet Tubman fearless as she rescued slaves
Harriet Tubman worked as a slave, spy and eventually as an abolitionist. Her belief in God helped Tubman remain fearless, even when she came face to face with many challenges.
Why does pizza taste so good?
There’s a reason why pizza is so popular. Humans are drawn to foods that are fatty and sweet and rich and complex. Pizza has all of these components.
Lithium ion Nobel Prize shows how individual brainstorms add up to world-transforming innovations
The three winners of the Chemistry Nobel this year started an enormous field of research that people like me are very excited about contributing to.
3 questions about vodka, answered
Between 1950 and 1975, vodka went from being a statistical blip to America’s best selling spirit.
Mining powers modern life, but can leave scarred lands and polluted waters behind
Mining operations are major water pollution sources and can cause problems that persist for generations.
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A quarter of US parents are unmarried – and that changes how much they invest in their kids
Families with different structures parent differently – and that can perpetuate inequality across generations.
Why methane emissions matter to climate change: 5 questions answered
While methane poses the greatest threat to the climate because of its greenhouse gas potency, the other hydrocarbons present in the natural gas can degrade regional air quality and harm human health.