Environment The Environmental Benefits of Self-Driving Taxis Driverless taxis could drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our transit system in the not-so-distant future, according to a new study. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice How Children From Different Societies Divvy Up Rewards "A for effort" may be a strictly Western notion. Kate Wheeling
Environment Boosting Photosynthesis to Feed the World Researchers from around the globe have creative ideas about how to re-engineer photosynthesis to meet the food demands of the future. Kate Wheeling
Environment An Eco-Friendly Chemical for Oil Spill Clean-Ups Scientists create a plant-based chemical that could one day be used to help clean up oil spills in the Arctic. Kate Wheeling
Environment Another Day, Another New Threat to Privacy on the Internet The Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers might make it easier for hackers to find website owners' private information. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Most White Americans Don’t Support Black Protestors A new survey measures Americans’ views on patriotism, protests, and American exceptionalism. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Conservatives May Have More Self-Control A strong belief in free will could give conservatives an edge over liberals when it comes to self-restraint. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice Toddlers Carrying Out Restorative Justice New research shows that children as young as three may dole out punishments to ease harm to victims. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice Can Pope Francis Help the Climate Change Cause? Pope Francis' new climate change document could be a major boon to environmentalists. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice Five Studies: What You Need to Know About Transgenderism, According to the Research Despite recent news coverage, transgender is a term that one-third of Americans still can’t define. Kate Wheeling