Just How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars?
Researchers are having a tough time figuring out how safe autonomous vehicles are compared to their human-operated counterparts.
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Putting White Parents on the Frontlines of School Integration
A conversation with Integrated Schools founder Courtney Everts Mykytyn about why parents trump policy when it comes to putting integration into practice.
Evaluating the Environmental Impacts of Trump’s Presidency
Looking back at the rollbacks the president has made to environmental protections and regulations throughout his first year in office.
Should People Stop Eating Seafood?
Due to increasing threats faced by seafood stocks, a few prominent scientists are advocating for the end of seafood consumption.
What Exactly Is the FISA Court?
It runs by its own rules and its proceedings are kept secret, but we know the fundamentals of how the court was conceived and how it functions.
Will India Start Providing Public-Health Services for Refugees?
The country is not obligated to provide basic health assistance to refugees, but public opinion is turning against the status quo.
Long Beach Is Trying to Beat the Heat
Sea-level rise is often a primary concern for communities coping with climate change, but in Long Beach the government is worried more about the heat.
Re-Conceptualizing Sacred Spaces
Churches are centers for community gatherings, but as less people remain affiliated to specific religions they need to adapt to continue connecting people.
What Will Trump’s Immigration Proposal Mean for Undocumented Immigrants?
While the president's proposed path to legalization will give 1.8 million people a chance at citizenship, many will still be left out.
Kickbacks, Corruption, and a Texas Border Wall
How one Texas family allegedly made millions off the construction of a border fence funded by the Department of Homeland Security.