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A new app can accurately screen for autism in children by automatically detecting a wide range of behavioral characteristics, researchers say.

Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado. Aspen Springs is 10 miles west. (Wikipedia map) Even as U.S. water supplies are decreasing, dema…

Many people are aware of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, but the potential for improvement remains, according to new research.

Combining federal funding, urban development financing, and support from charitable foundations can help local governments sustain their placemaking efforts.

As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, attendees of the third Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, co-hosted by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) and the Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID…

Endometriosis causes physical, sexual and emotional pain. About 190 million people around the globe have endometriosis, including one in 10 American women, but there has historically been a deafening silence…

A scholar who has studied Palestinian refugees for 20 years explains the history of their displacement and the stakes involved for those living in an indefinite exile.

Kenya, a country so loved by tourists for its beautiful tropical weather, spectacular coastline, and gorgeous wildlife sceneries, is also known for its impressive array of globally renowned athletes — athletes who have wowed…

The COVID-19 pandemic has added 36 years to the amount of time it will take to close the gender gap worldwide, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The international organization released…

New research finds that implementing a $15 minimum wage boosts pay for low-wage workers and increases employment.

The sudden arrival of of thousands of asylum-seekers pushed the figure to an all-time high, even as overall enrollment has plummeted.

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved 2.4 million lives in 141 countries. Equitable vaccine distribution could have saved 670,000 more.