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Seven out of 10 people don’t know what critical race theory is, US poll finds

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Seven out of 10 people don’t know what critical race theory is, US poll finds

Could this treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?
ticks that can cause chronic lyme ddi

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Could this treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?

Why aren’t the unvaccinated getting their shots?
masked man walking by nyc mobile vaccine clinic bus

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Why aren’t the unvaccinated getting their shots?

Why hate crimes are underreported–and what police departments have to do with it

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Why hate crimes are underreported–and what police departments have to do with it

You can’t determine emotion from someone’s facial movements–and neither can AI
New research by Northeastern neuroscientists Lisa Feldman Barrett shows that interpreting a person’s facial expression can’t be done in a vacuum; it depends on the context.

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You can’t determine emotion from someone’s facial movements–and neither can AI

Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids
Child is held by parent while getting vaccinated

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Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids

What fonts are used in political campaigns?

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What fonts are used in political campaigns?

When Airbnbs increase in a neighborhood, so does crime. Here’s why.
A proliferation of Airbnbs, or similar short-term rentals, in a neighborhood contributes to higher rates of crime in the area, according to a new study by two Northeastern researchers.

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When Airbnbs increase in a neighborhood, so does crime. Here’s why.

The myths and the realities of mass shootings in the US today

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The myths and the realities of mass shootings in the US today

Why has Africa suffered fewer COVID-19 deaths than predicted?
A person in Kenya receives the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Why has Africa suffered fewer COVID-19 deaths than predicted?

COVID-19 can affect the blood. Its spike protein may be the culprit.

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COVID-19 can affect the blood. Its spike protein may be the culprit.

Students with autism get a new tool for independence: A smartwatch

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Students with autism get a new tool for independence: A smartwatch