Blind optimism is not helpful for those Americans who want to save American democracy. But nor is it the case that democracy in our country is a lost cause. Moreover, pessimism can be immobilizing.

Hashmi and Reid respond to voters' questions about Medicaid, public education, immigration and affordable housing.

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A researcher was toying with a kid-friendly slime mixture. Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that began with kids' ...

When scientists want to trace how a species has changed over time—and predict its prospects for survival—they turn to DNA.

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Peer reviewers judge the validity and quality of new research. These judgements would ideally be impartial, but some reviewers may give a more favourable review if they are cited in the article ...

Introduction Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are highly and disproportionally prevalent among university students. Beyond the academic rigour, stressors imposed by a new ...