Most public debate about schooling focuses on what happens inside the classroom—on lessons, tests and academic results.

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For decades, Americans were surrounded by lead from car exhaust, factories, paint, and even drinking water, often without realizing the damage it caused. By analyzing hair samples preserved across ...

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For almost two decades, scientists have debated whether sponges or comb jellies are the first animal lineage. Now some are ...

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As the world races to electrify everything from cars to cities, the demand for high-performance, long-lasting batteries is ...

Part personal narrative, part primer on the science of memory, and part exploration of the implications of cutting-edge brain ...

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Considering what healthcare systems might learn from past efforts to develop highly trustworthy computer systems.

Comfort in Food & Turning Toward What We Can Control Sometimes the desire to stay informed can be at odds with the desire to find peace and contentment. With today’s […] ...