Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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12/03/2020
Spit in a Tube and Mail It In: A New Frontier in Coronavirus Testing
Health officials say at-home saliva test kits could be a game-changer in detecting and slowing the spread of the virus.
12/03/2020
Facebook says it will remove coronavirus vaccine misinformation
The move goes a step beyond how Facebook had handled misinformation about other kinds of vaccines.
12/03/2020
Building Emotional Safety Nets for Men
Support networks with other men can help fend off the loneliness and isolation many men experience.
12/02/2020
U.N. Reclassifies Cannabis as a Less Dangerous Drug
A United Nations commission voted to remove marijuana for medical use from a list of the most risky narcotics, such as heroin.
12/03/2020
Up to 30 Million in U.S. Have the Skills to Earn 70% More, Researchers Say
The findings point to the potential of upward mobility for people without a college degree.
11/30/2020
Most Republicans Say They Doubt the Election. How Many Really Mean It?
Survey research tries to sort out the typical partisan reactions to a loss from an erosion of trust that may be more lasting.
11/24/2020
Happy Thanksgiving to All Those Who Told the Truth in This Election
Civil servants, elected officials and judges did their jobs and protected democracy.
11/19/2020
What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?
Prof. Loretta J. Ross is combating cancel culture with a popular class at Smith College.
11/19/2020
Nine Nonobvious Ways to Have Deeper Conversations
The art of making connection even in a time of dislocation.
11/17/2020
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint
Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response.
11/17/2020
How Can We Trust This G.O.P. in Power Again?
With Biden’s election, American democracy narrowly escaped disaster.
11/05/2020