
What Researchers Know about Gun Policies’ Effectiveness
Studies are ‘decades behind,’ owing to a lack of funding, but research is picking up
Studies are ‘decades behind,’ owing to a lack of funding, but research is picking up
The agency can still impose stronger limits on other air pollutants that coal plants produce, which could also reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Doctors must get more involved in the public health crises that climate change will bring
An emergency medicine physician remembers witnessing the carnage of more than one mass shooting
A study shows that first responders who are not police can be more effective for low-level incidents
Academics too often use intellectual attainment to excuse abusive behavior. That needs to stop
Government or company-wide mandates give businesses cover for policies perceived as political
More oversight of dealers and investment in impoverished communities are key to reducing violence, experts say
Pro-gun advocates claim new laws will not make us safer. But here is evidence the right laws will do exactly that
Justice Alito’s leaked opinion signaling an end to Roe v. Wade is the latest in a broad trend of rejecting science and expertise
The two countries must put aside their mistrust in order to establish rules for the peaceful use of outer space
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This researcher has been studying the history of transgender kids for years. Here’s what you need to know.
Thirty-nine states received the agency’s lowest score, including many of the most disaster-prone
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