According to Research

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A look at the science behind a claim in the news.

The Myths Behind the Idea That Domestic Violence Is a ‘Personal Problem’

A viral Thrillist story about a burger joint left out domestic abuse charges against the owner—but intimate partner violence isn't a private issue.

A new study shows that exposure to police violence is linked with negative mental-health outcomes.

What research tells us about the impact of climate change, forest management, and more on California's fires.

A lack of scientific literacy is correlated with undue fears around genetic modification, chemicals, and common food production techniques.

After the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, here's what research can tell us about the tragedy's effects on mental health.

Social science (and history) shows that repealing birthright citizenship is rarely an effective solution for an overburdened nation.

Studies find that many of them connect with like-minded believers online and broadcast their ideology and intentions before they act.

Although research debunks white supremacists' claims about lactose intolerance, race has long played a role in American milk-drinking.

No, the state does not really have plenty of water.

Science shows that a binary model for sex doesn't hold up to human variation.