
Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too
The committee assigned to draft the Declaration of Independence, from left: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Ro...

Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves
A memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building...

Observers of workplace mistreatment react as strongly as the victims − at times with a surprising amount of victim blaming
Workplace mistreatment harms observers, too.AP Photo/Ross D. FranklinPicture this: On your way out of the office, you notice a man...

AI ‘reanimations’: Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries
This screenshot of an AI-generated video depicts Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in 2021.Screenshot: Stacey Wales/YouTubeChrist...
When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
Seeing the same doctor on a regular basis is good for your health.Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesWhen you lo…
Precise measurement standards have revolutionized museum science, helping nail down where artifacts are from
Museums and their bountiful collections are research bastions.Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty ImagesOn a cool February …
The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement
The National Guard and protesters stand off outside of a downtown jail in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025.Spencer Platt/Gett…
Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report
Recent college grads face a tough job market in 2025, but employers are still hiring.sturti/E+ via Getty ImagesEvery yea…
A radical proposal to abolish state government and strengthen American democracy
Abolish all the states? Zoonar/Getty Images PlusGet rid of states? Legal scholar Stephen Legomsky, who taught for 34 yea…
German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Israeli President Isaac Herzog prepare to shake hands in Berlin on May 12, 2025.Sea…
When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy − with trade-offs
Pooling procurement of drugs could increase the availability of essential treatments around the globe.narvo vexar/iStock…
Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being
The foods and scents we associate with our childhoods can provide a meaningful source of comfort and connection.zeljkosa…
The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential
At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutr…
The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?
Screenshot June 17 2025, Courtesy of Flightradar24The Middle East is a region of intense beauty and ancient kingdoms. It…
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
Martha Yates Jones and Pinkie Yates sit in a decorated buggy for Juneteenth 1908 in front of Houston's Antioch Baptist C…
Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules
Smoke rises from locations targeted in Tehran amid the third day of Israel's waves of strikes against Iran, on June 15, …
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
Americans say the government and social media companies need to do something about misinformation and disinformation.Bor…
Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
Getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways to restore metabolic balance in the brain and body.SimpleImages/M…