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Moral Outrage: Why Some Expressions of Anger Backfire
Opinion When outrage is misplaced or excessive, it can have negative consequences for a healthy public discourse.
Rep. Scalise's Injuries: Why a Bullet in the Hip Can Be So Damaging
Congressman Steve Scalise is still in critical condition. How does a bullet to the hip lead to life-threatening injuries?
A Politician's Name & Face: Why a Good Match May Win Votes
We associate people's first names with certain stereotypes, a new study suggests.
Want to Really Boost the Economy? Stay in the Paris Agreement
President Trump cited economic factors for withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, but most research suggests reducing emissions will actually boost the economy.
False! Trump Claims Paris Deal Would Only Make 'Tiny' Difference
A comment that Donald Trump made yesterday in the White House Rose Garden when he announced the United States would pull out of the international Paris climate agreement was not based in science.
Trump's Base the Big Winner from Paris Withdrawal
Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement hands a symbolic victory to his political base — nationalists who resent internationalism and global cooperation.
Trump's Proposed Science Cuts Go Far Beyond Climate Programs
The president's $4.1 trillion budget package for 2018 would ax a variety of medical, energy, and basic research programs, while boosting funding for defense and homeland security.
