How Does School Closure Play Into a Student’s Success?
A new study sheds doubt on the efficacy of closures as a solution to struggling schools.
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Trump Revives Program That Militarized Local Police Forces
President Obama curtailed a program transferring surplus military gear to local and state police after the protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Now Trump wants to restore the program in the name of officer safety.
New Evidence That Selling Clothes on Facebook May Not Be Such a Great Gig
LuLaRoe sellers are complaining that, in some cities, they're vying with too many competitors.
Protected Under Obama, the Sage Grouse Finds Itself Once Again Under Threat
A new Department of the Interior report recommends rolling back parts of a compromise protection plan implemented less than two years ago.
A Little Extra Ice Is Helping This Year’s Catch for Polar Bears
Ice gathered on Hudson Bay's western edge is helping some bears hunt seals longer into the summer than they normally would.
How a Small Island Nation Is Working to Protect Its Ocean in the Face of Climate Change
The Cook Islands just created a marine preserve that's 7,000 times its land size.
What America’s Favorite Gun Researcher Gets Wrong About Firearms and Crime
A new study thoroughly debunks an age-old theory that more guns in the hands of private citizens means less crime.
A New Breakthrough for How We Treat Depression
Scientists were able to change deep-brain activity in mice using just scalp electrodes, pointing toward cheaper, non-invasive procedures to treat depression and other illnesses.
The Number of Homeless People in Hawaii Is Decreasing
The state's homeless population is falling thanks to Housing First strategies, but low-cost apartments can only go so far.
To Treat ADHD, Parents Turn From Drugs to Diet
Parents concerned about the potential lifelong dependency of some ADHD drugs tinker with their kids diets to solve behavioral problems.