U.Va. and Charlottesville, Va., in state of emergency
A man was killed and dozens injured in white supremacy protests today near the U. of Va. State of emergency.
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Trump suggests military action in Venezuela
The US has, once again, rattled its sabre, this time at Venezuela, a struggling dictatorship in South America that's getting help from Russian oil.
Red rock layers of Sedona show natural history
Evidence reveals all around us that parts of the US that are now part of a desert were once covered by an ocean.
CRISPR moves us closer to transplanting pig organs
If we could transplant pig organs into humans in order to save their lives, should we do it? A gene-editing tool may make that possible.
Bilingualism is no great challenge for toddlers
Cognitive advantages have been noted in previous research for bilingual children and adults. Studying how babies process 2 languages holds keys.
Can good governance cut greenhouse gases?
Reducing greenhouse gases would reduce the effects of climate change. Have 9 states found a way to do that?
Evolutionary convergence in 2 distant deserts
Why do 2 plants from different parts of the world have similar characteristics or traits? It's natural selection & convergent evolution.
Moon begins to wane ahead of eclipse
We await the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, here in the US. The entire continental US will see at least a partial eclipse.
Stats can link higher ed access, voting patterns
Unemployment rates and access to a university education can influence the way certain areas vote, one study about Brexit has shown.
HSD 211 transgender suit drops feds as defendants
Which bathroom should transgender students use? The question is still in court, though it may be moot, since students have graduated.