The scent of sickness: 5 questions answered about using dogs – and mice and ferrets – to detect disease
Some animals can detect many chemical signals over great distances and can make rapid and accurate mental associations about them.
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Biden plans to fight climate change in a way no U.S. president has done before
The entire administration is mobilizing to take on the challenge from every angle in a strategic, integrated way.
The rise and fall of Tab – after surviving the sweetener scares, the iconic diet soda gets canned
While it never regained its lofty status as the top diet soda, loyal Tab fans kept the brand alive.
Tweets reveal Trump’s and Biden’s competing views of masculinity – what that will mean for presidential leadership
A number of tweets went viral over the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8 that showcased a version of masculinity that contrasts sharply with the one projected by Donald Trump.
From Trump to Trudeau, the escalator is a favorite symbol of political campaigns
In June 2015 Donald Trump rode an escalator into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to announce his candidacy for president – an escalator ride that quickly became famous.
The U.S. economy's record swings: Four essential reads
The U.S. economy rebounded from its unprecedented coronavirus plunge in the spring with a record surge over the summer, giving the president some good news just days before Election Day.
When fracking moves into the neighborhood, mental health risks rise
People living near unconventional oil or gas wells report chronic stress and depression related to their uncertainty about environmental and public health risks as well as noise, pollution, and truck traffic.
Will Colorado bring back wolves? It's up to voters
Prop. 114 would require the state to develop and oversee a science-based plan to restore wolves, focused in Western Colorado and initiated by the end of 2023.
Dominance or democracy? Authoritarian white masculinity as Trump and Pence's political debate strategy
Campaign communication and presidential debates are about much more than political strategy. They build – or break – American democracy.
Older people like President Trump are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages
At 74 years old, Trump is solidly within an age group that’s been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.