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Ecology Feb 17, 2022

Rescued condors spread wings in Chilean Andes

Pumalin and Liquine, two juvenile condors rescued from certain death, have been released back into the wild in a much-needed boost for a dwindling species emblematic of the Chilean Andes.

Ecology Feb 14, 2022

Bald eagles are being poisoned by lead ammo in hunted animals. Could copper bullets be the fix?

Something was just not right.

Economics & Business Jan 31, 2022

Helping trapped low-wage workers, employers struggling to fill spots

Forty-four percent of American workers are employed in some of the least appealing or most dangerous jobs available, typically for low wages with little prospect for advancement. The positions have high turnover, so many ...

Plants & Animals Jan 19, 2022

Mother bears and cubs battle for survival as wildfire, drought and traffic take heavy toll

Whether emblazoned on California's flag or described in myth, the bear stands as a potent symbol of courage and strength—a ferocious embodiment of the North American wilderness.

Education Jan 3, 2022

Research: Classroom observation scores for Tennessee teachers vary by race and gender

New research by the Tennessee Education Research Alliance at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College reveals that Black and male teachers in Tennessee have received lower observation scores than white and female teachers ...

Plants & Animals Jan 3, 2022

The top 10 invaders in Washington state: Wild pigs, monster fish, killer flowers and more

Recent news stories told of the Lummi Nation, west of Bellingham, describing a tiny, invasive crab—about 3 inches across the shell—as an "environmental disaster" and "one of the most destructive" aquatic creatures in ...

Social Sciences Nov 9, 2021

The American Dream is more attainable for TV characters than Americans

The American Dream may have faded, but it is unrealistically—and perhaps detrimentally—alive and well on teenagers' favorite TV programs, according to a report published today by UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers.

Social Sciences Nov 5, 2021

Racial discrimination is linked to suicidal thoughts in Black adults and children

Frederick Douglass is regarded as one of the most prominent abolitionists the world has ever seen. Alongside his extraordinary contributions as an influential speaker, writer and human rights advocate, Douglass—who was ...

Economics & Business Oct 28, 2021

Great minds don't think alike: Why companies need to understand cognitive diversity

Companies must do more to understand cognitive diversity and foster a culture of 'constructive disagreement' within their boardrooms to make better decisions, according to a new report published today.

Plants & Animals Oct 21, 2021

Neuroscientists see how practice really does make perfect

Just as a professional athlete or concert pianist practices daily to hone and refine their physical movements for the best possible performance when it really counts, male zebra finches noodle around and sing slight variations ...

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