economy
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Why doesn't the US use the metric system?Identity, politics and good, old fashioned resistance to change.
By Benjamin Plackett Published
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Instead of just flattening the COVID-19 curve, can we 'crush' it?A veteran public health scholar argues we can defeat COVID-19 in just 10 weeks if we take a "concerted and determined" approach.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Americans' Well-Being Declines for 1st Time Since 2014After three years of improvement, the well-being of Americans ticked downward in 2017, according to a new poll, though some demographics were spared.
By Dan Robitzski Published
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Roman Change: Ancient Coins Reveal Rise of an EmpireBy tracing the lead isotopes in silver coins from ancient Rome, researchers found a shift in the source of the coins' metal that corresponds with Rome's rise to power.
By Sarah B. Puschmann Published
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Bill Nye Is Marching Because 'Science Is Part of Politics'Bill Nye, the acclaimed science guy, wants to know: "Are you planning to march?"
By Laura Geggel Published
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Food for Thought: Americans Just Can't Stop Throwing Out FoodAlthough the vast majority of Americans feel bad about throwing out food, most of us also think it would be hard to reduce the amount of food we throw away, a new survey finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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As Privacy Fades, Your Identity Is the New Money (Op-Ed)Opinion Companies mine your identity for profit, but what's your cut?
By Rob Leslie Published
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Photos: Canine Catacomb Was Tribute to Ancient Death GodBy Laura Geggel Published
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8 Million Dog Mummies Found in 'God of Death' Mass GraveBy Laura Geggel Published
