The excitement surrounding space exploration seems to have waned in the decades since the mid-twentieth century's thrilling "race to ...
Home DNA testing companies, such as 23 and Me and AncestryDNA, are at peak popularity, fulfilling our desires to know where we come from ...
First introduced more than 40 years ago, Opposing Viewpoints still sets the standard for current-issue studies. With almost 300 ...
Fake news. Alternative facts. Even before those terms were coined, we had already moved to a "post-truth" reality. Due to a number of ...
In a world in which so many are hungry, scientific advances in agriculture can have a substantial impact. Pesticides and GMOs help ensure ...
The war on drugs has done little to curb drug use. Accidental drug overdose is the second-leading cause of injury-related deaths for young ...
Urban populations are on the rise, fueling a welcome rejuvenation of U.S. cities, many of which have been decaying since the suburban boom ...
Even before the controversy of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, it was clear that the nation's political campaign system is deeply ...