Political mobilization among scientists has been growing in recent years. By Dr. Scott FrickelProfessor of Sociology and...
The first optical microscopes appeared in the early 17th century. Introduction The microscope was one of the...
Scientists need to get out of their echo chambers. One of the first questions Lee McIntyre, a philosopher...
In antiquity and through the Middle Ages, the concept of temperature was quite different from today. Introduction...
“Creating specific and relatable images can better reach some people.” Jill Pelto, 27, is an artist and...
The birth of agriculture was a pivotal moment in human history. Introduction The ancient Near East, and the...
Farmers have long faced high suicide rates, and it’s getting worse. When Mike Rosmann, an Iowa farmer...
There were a number of festivals and temples dedicated to Ceres in both Greece and Italy. Introduction...
A natural mutation found in dairy cows might keep them healthier in extreme heat. At Vaqueria El...
Early-20th century small landowners pushed back against crony capitalism. In a nation that envisions innovation as the...
Closer collaboration between governments, businesses, and scientists is needed to improve the situation. International efforts to reduce...
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They shaped powerful ideas about justice and reform that aren’t so different from today’s. Introduction Prisons are...
Accountability is an essential part of a healthy law enforcement agency. Like any organization, every law enforcement...
The English already had developed a model of policing Ireland and their other colonies. Police accountability is...
Shielding police from accountability can only lead to more brutality, misconduct – and multimillion-dollar settlements. Introduction Seeking...
A famed reporter and crusading U.S. senator brought it to light after it was hidden. A major...
The culture of deception in U.S. courts needs to end. In March 2020, police officers in Louisville,...
Rust, a seemingly benign yet relentless force of nature, is an ever-present threat to metal structures, lurking...
Regardless of their accomplishments as tyrants – good or bad – many usurped power by force or...
Leaders weaken democracies when they adopt legal and policy measures that make the executive branch stronger. Introduction...
The images were meant to communicate messages about their persona and the general outlines of their reign....
The Obama administration bowed its head to the Republican mob and neutered its own ability to combat...
In Axis countries the people’s war was fought in darkness behind the doors of the torture chamber....
What it is about certain governors that makes them less suited for the presidency. Introduction Many people...
Distracted driving kills thousands of people each year. While the most common form of distracted driving often...
Slavery in Renaissance Europe was very much an urban phenomenon. Introduction The first questions are: Who were...
Layers of federal and state regulations nominally intended to protect culturally significant sites didn’t work. Nobody working...
Abolitionists pointed to example after example of horrific violence against enslaved people. Atlantic slavery was a violent...
Racial hostility can produce symptoms similar to what soldiers experience as a result of going to war....