President Donald Trump recently defended himself against an accusation of rape by saying the accuser wasn't his type. How much does attraction play into sexual harassment and assault?

As 20 Democratic contenders face off this week, here's a look at some stories from our archives that offer insight into the format.

When it comes to changing people's perceptions, a study suggests that the climate movement may be different from other causes.

The roughly 40 million Americans who use food assistance programs are also helping to create jobs.

A wide swath of Americans report using less insulin than they're prescribed because of cost concerns.

Research has found that migrants and refugees don't spread diseases to host populations, though migrants themselves are often at higher risk of illness because of poor living conditions.

A new rule will soon require most drug ads on TV to state the drug's list price. Here's what the science says about how people will likely react.

Here's what experts say about best practices to prevent sexual harassment on the campaign trail.

Six states are restricting lawsuits against concentrated animal feeding operations in ways that will disproportionately affect low-income communities.

Even as men profess to understand affirmative consent in their jokes and apologies, many conflate sexual desire with consent in practice.

Legal evidence is needed to pin addiction and death on opioid manufacturers, but the science suggests that a large and ready supply of legal prescription painkillers led to many addictions.

Political psychologists weigh in on whether people's views will change, and how entrenched our partisan identities are.

A new major report finds that laws around medication for opioid addiction aren't based in science.

The Christchurch shooting continues a global pattern: Around the world, the majority of victims of terrorist attacks are Muslim.

SNAP has become more vulnerable under Trump. Alabama's law could test how far the administration is willing to go to destabilize the program.

Bias in funding is an underappreciated barrier for women and underrepresented minorities in science.

Wet weather may seem like good news for the drought-plagued state, but a new study finds that it will have minimal effects on wildfire season.

Don't take it without corroboration.

The racist thoughts that the actor admitted to align with long-running stereotypes.

Many programs and shelters that address dating violence and sexual abuse are without funding.

Firefighters and climate scientists have pushed back on Trump's claims about wildfire management, month after month.

In his primetime address, Trump will try to frame the border as a national emergency and a humanitarian crisis. But the current pressure—and exigence for the address—comes from the ongoing government shutdown.

Research suggests it can—but the real answer is more complicated.

The vast majority of poor, able-bodied adults without dependents using SNAP are employed—and for those who aren't, cracking down on benefits is not likely to help.