Upgrading our infrastructure: Targeting repairs for locks, dams and bridges
For the second time in a row, America’s infrastructure has earned a grade of D+ from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Why Wall Street is like a used car lot
As the New York Stock Exchange marks its bicentennial, it is worth asking, what do stock markets actually do?
20 years after Dolly: Everything you always wanted to know about the cloned sheep and what came next
Dolly was an important milestone, inspiring scientists to continue improving cloning technology as well as to pursue new concepts in stem cell research.
Scientist at work: Tracking muskoxen in a warming Arctic
Joel Berger is returning to the Arctic to continue his research on large animals that live in cold places.
How man's best friend is helping cancer treatment
Comparative oncology researchers study the similarities between naturally occurring cancers in pets and cancers in people in order to provide clues to treat cancer more effectively.
Exploring the complexities of forgiveness
Judaism teaches that the concept of forgiveness constitutes one of the most essential fundamentals of the human relationship with God and with each other.
From flask to field: How tiny microbes are revolutionizing big agriculture
Microbes can unlock micronutrients so plants can use then, leading to bigger, healthier plants.
Can marijuana treat MS symptoms? It's hard for researchers to find out
Clinical trials – where patients are given cannabis – are difficult to do because of how the substance is regulated at the federal level.
How Africa can perform better in the new round of UN development goals
Efforts are underway to help tackle the biggest challenges in the world: climate change, poverty, diseases, energy crisis, food insecurity and water scarcity.