Earthquake forecast for Puerto Rico: Dozens more large aftershocks are likely
Since late December 2019, strong earthquakes have struck Puerto Rico - and more are likely in the future.
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I asked people why they don't vote, and this is what they told me
As a major election year begins, many voters will stay home - for a variety of reasons.
Curious Kids: Why are there seven days in a week?
What is the origin of a seven-day week?
Cyberspace is the next front in Iran-US conflict – and private companies may bear the brunt
Critical infrastructure companies, such as utilities, have been the target of a cyber war against the United States for a decade - a war that may now escalate.
Research on how self-control works could help you stick with New Year's resolutions
A new understanding of self-control provides lessons for sticking with those New Year's resolutions.
US is more relaxed about oil spike than Europe – which helps explain differences over Iran
The United States and Europe have differing views on the impacts of killing Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
Tweets about cannabis' health benefits are full of mistruths
Short-term health consequences of cannabis use include impaired short-term memory, impaired attention, impaired coordination and sleep problems.
School closures can hit rural communities hard
Often schools close out of a belief that taking this step will save money and help students. Whether or not those benefits materialize, there are downsides for the locals.
Your blood type may influence your vulnerability to norovirus, the winter vomiting virus
Norovirus is very infectious and spreads rapidly through a confined population, though most will recover in 24-48 hours.
Opinion: Moving Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Colorado won't be good for public lands
About 95% of BLM employees already work in the western United States. Why did the administration prioritize moving the agency's leadership away from Washington, D.C.