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The company that makes OxyContin could become a 'public trust' – what would that mean?

  • Written by David Herzberg, Associate Professor of History, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Calif. Attorney General Xavier Becerra, discussing the lawsuit his office has filed against Purdue Pharma.AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

Purdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin and other potentially addictive prescription opioids, has declared bankruptcy. It’s also facing thousands of lawsuits for its leading role in creating the opioid crisis.

The...

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Why your generic drugs may not be safe and the FDA may be too lax

  • Written by C. Michael White, Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
Generic drugs can be a great way to save money, but a recent study shows there are risks involved.HQuality/Shutterstock.com

Generic prescription drugs have saved the U.S. about US$1.7 trillion over the past decade. The Food and Drug Administration approved a record 781 new generics in 2018 alone, including generic versions of Cialis, Levitra and...

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Trump's border wall threatens an Arizona oasis with a long, diverse history

  • Written by Jared Orsi, Professor of History, Colorado State University
The waters of Quitobaquito in southern Arizona have attracted diverse visitors for thousands of years.Jared Orsi, CC BY-ND

A few hundred yards from the Mexican border in southern Arizona lies a quiet pond, about the size of two football fields, called Quitobaquito. About 10 miles to the east, heavy machinery grinds up the earth and removes...

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Inequity takes a toll on your gut microbes, too

  • Written by Sue Ishaq, Assistant Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Maine
Affluent neighborhoods have very different microbes from those in poor ones.Zentangle/Shutterstock.com

People worry about having access to clean water, power, health care and healthy foods because they are essential for survival. But do they ever think about their access to microbes?

Every day, humans encounter microbes - in air, water, soil, food...

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Robotics researchers have a duty to prevent autonomous weapons

  • Written by Christoffer Heckman, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder
Both the hardware and software of commercial drones can be changed easily.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Robotics is rapidly being transformed by advances in artificial intelligence. And the benefits are widespread: We are seeing safer vehicles with the ability to automatically brake in an emergency, robotic arms transforming factory lines that were once...

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'Blue' space: Access to water features can boost city dwellers' mental health

  • Written by Jenny Roe, Professor of Design and Health and Director of the Center of Design and Health at the Architecture School, University of Virginia
Access to the shoreline is great, but what about places not on the coast?Béju (Happy City, Street Plan, University of Virginia), CC BY-ND

Officials are increasingly recognizing that integrating nature into cities is an effective public health strategy to improve mental health. Doctors around the world now administer “green prescriptions...

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'The Mandela Effect' is the perfect film for our age of distrust and doubt

  • Written by Aaron French, PhD Candidate in the Study of Religion, University of California, Davis
Some are convinced that details from the past are being warped.Periscope Entertainment

You’ve likely used the internet to help you remember something, like a quote from a movie, only to discover the answer differed from what you had anticipated. Maybe you shrugged, telling yourself your memory was faulty, and went on with your life.

But what...

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Why Americans are staying put, instead of moving to a new city or state

  • Written by Thomas Cooke, Professor of Geography, University of Connecticut
A less common sight in the U.S. today.Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com

The story of America is one of moving.

A total of 13.6% of Americans today were born in another country, and most of us are descended from immigrants. This story of migration also includes moving within the country. Over the last 200 years, Americans have settled the...

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Currency manipulation and why Trump is picking on Brazil and Argentina

  • Written by Farok J. Contractor, Distinguished Professor of Management & Global Business, Rutgers University
Trump says Argentina is intentionally weakening the peso. FJZEA/Shutterstock.com

President Donald Trump slapped new tariffs on Brazil and Argentina after accusing them of manipulating their currencies to boost exports.

It wasn’t the first time Trump has labeled another country a “currency manipulator” for supposedly meddling to...

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At 70, is NATO still important? 5 essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation US
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump meet the press at the 2019 NATO summit in London.AP Photo/ Evan Vucci

As the NATO summit begins in London on Dec. 3, it brings together leaders of the world’s most powerful military alliance, with 29 members on three continents. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2019,...

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  3. A quantum computing future is unlikely, due to random hardware errors
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  5. The tricky ethics of Google's Project Nightingale, an effort to learn from millions of health records
  6. Invasive grasses are fueling wildfires across the US
  7. Pregnant women have a higher risk of delivering early on unseasonably hot days
  8. Eliminating food deserts won't help poorer Americans eat healthier
  9. What's the value of your dog's life, and why it matters
  10. Christmas tree shopping is harder than ever, thanks to climate change and demographics
  11. Curious Kids: How come Donald Trump won if Hillary Clinton got more votes?
  12. Why does the US pay so much for the defense of its allies? 5 questions answered
  13. Rating news sources can help limit the spread of misinformation
  14. Rick Perry's belief that Trump was chosen by God is shared by many in a fast-growing Christian movement
  15. Spinster, old maid or self-partnered – why words for single women have changed through time
  16. 'The Wall' cemented Pink Floyd's fame – but destroyed the band
  17. Treating HIV in the tiniest babies could have huge positive implications for their future
  18. How to pick the 'right' amount to spend on holiday gifts – according to an economist
  19. What the Trump administration gets right about hospital price transparency
  20. Students should learn about impeachment in school – here's how to make it work
  21. Are 'vaping' and 'e-cigarettes' the same, and should all these products be avoided?
  22. 5 ways Trump and his supporters are using the same strategies as science deniers
  23. Why support for the death penalty is much higher among white Americans
  24. You can join the effort to expose Twitter bots
  25. Why it seems like your friends have more to be thankful for
  26. Your big brain makes you human – count your neurons when you count your blessings
  27. Are you as grateful as you deserve to be?
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  29. Jimmy Hoffa disappeared – and then his legacy took on a life of its own
  30. Medical errors still harm too many people but there are glimpses of real change
  31. How to tell if your digital addiction is ruining your life
  32. Diabetic foot wounds kill millions, but high-tech solutions and teamwork are making a difference
  33. Political hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter make people less likely to believe the news
  34. Why a measured transition to electric vehicles would benefit the US
  35. 5 years after Islamic State massacre, an Iraqi minority is transformed by trauma
  36. Syria military presence risks US credibility with world community
  37. Contrary to recent reports, Jupiter's Great Red Spot is not in danger of disappearing
  38. Thank fungi for cheese, wine and beer this holiday season
  39. Calling donors to thank them doesn't make them more likely to give again
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  42. New College Scorecard could help students choose better colleges, but there's still room to improve it
  43. Kids may need more help finding answers to their questions in the information age
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  45. Israel’s West Bank settlements: 4 questions answered
  46. Brexit poses a dilemma for Northern Ireland's nationalists
  47. 2020 campaign shows the more women run, the more they are treated like candidates – not tokens
  48. How American anti-Semitism reflects the centuries-long struggle over the meaning of religious liberty
  49. Mothers in prison aren't likely to see their families this Thanksgiving – or any other day
  50. Protections against sexual misconduct on campus may end up stifling free speech