Adults judge children who tell blunt polite truths more harshly than they do liars
Kids need to learn when little lies are the right choice. But research suggests parents may not be clear in the messages they send about how they value the truth.
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~4 min
Cells routinely self-cannibalize to take out their trash, aiding in survival and disease prevention
Cells degrade and recycle damaged parts of themselves through a process called autophagy. When this “self-devouring” goes awry, it may promote cancer and neurodegenerative disease.
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~9 min
How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution
Annual flu vaccines are in a constant race against a rapidly mutating virus that may one day cause the next pandemic. A one-time vaccine protecting against all variants could give humanity a leg up.
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~8 min
Atlanta's BeltLine shows how urban parks can drive 'green gentrification' if cities don't think about affordable housing at the start
A longtime critic of Atlanta’s BeltLine explains how the popular network of parks has increased inequality in the city and driven out lower-income residents.
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~10 min
Installing solar-powered refrigerators in developing countries is an effective way to reduce hunger and slow climate change
Many developing nations have little cold storage and lose much of their perishable food before it gets to markets. Climate-friendly refrigeration can provide huge environmental and social benefits.
Jan. 19, 2023 • ~9 min
Extreme storms and flood events cause damage worth billions to ports -- and they are most disruptive to small island developing states
Natural disasters cause billions in damage to ports around the world each year.
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
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