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A veterinarian and epidemiologist who studies infectious diseases in dairy cows discusses the outbreak, how cows recover and what the government is doing to keep the milk supply safe.

For the past 25 years, my research as a cultural anthropologist has taken me into the homes and neighborhoods of people living in poverty in cities and rural communities throughout…

For a brief moment in the summer of 2023, the surprise No. 1 song “Rich Men North of Richmond” focused the country’s attention on a region that often gets overlooked…

The blog explores the increasing attention on microschools as a personalized, scalable alternative in both private and public sectors.

A conversation with Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor about building cohesion across differences and organizing transformative social movements.

Urban heat waves are increasing in frequency, duration and severity, and cities are in desperate need of solutions. One of the simpler emerging fixes is the use of cool pavement coatings.These…

Panelists discussed a National Academies report on the effectiveness of policies designed to increase economic mobility among poor Americans.

Your volunteer program is essential to delivering your nonprofit’s mission. Learn five ways you can build a better volunteer program with the right technology.

Great music is more than the sum of its parts. A certain combination of notes, chords, and lyrics may create an exquisite gem of a song — or a barnburner…

Two new wind farms began producing power in 2024, but several canceled contracts have left a dark cloud over the industry. A wind power expert explains why US offshore wind has been slow to scale up.

Science and technology have transformed our lives in unimaginable ways and, thanks to science, what’s previously seems impossible can become a reality. Who would have thought a century ago, for example, that…

Ned Blackhawk Photo by Dan Renzetti, Yale University Adding narratives to U.S. history could build a richer, more honest look at America’s p…