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Dystopian Delight: Psychologists Create False Memories Of Committing Crime

A new study proves the chilling power of suggestion—and its detrimental effect on our justice system and race relations in America.

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The Strange World Of "Body Farms": Solving Crime Mysteries One Cadaver At A Time

It may be grisly, but by strewing corpses around a field, scientists are able to snag killers and address global human rights abuses.

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#OscarsSoWhite Is Your New Favorite Hashtag

You have to go back nearly two decades to find a nomination list as WASPy as this year's roster. Enter Twitter.

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This Week In Pantsuit Politics: Barbara Boxer Announces Retirement

The confrontational congresswoman will not be seeking re-election. In other news: right-wing pundits have taken Hillary ire to new depths.

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To Be Honest, I Have No Idea What To Feel About The Charlie Hebdo Attacks

I gobbled up news all day and late into the night. And I was still just as confused—and just as sad—when I went to bed.

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Neuroscience Proves What We've Known All Along: Gender Exists On A Spectrum

A new study reveals evidence of a neurological distinction between gender identity and biological sex.

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The Shifting Demographics And Social Dynamics Of Being A Maid In America

Full-time servants played a pivotal—and complicated—role for elite families of the past. How has this relationship evolved?

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7 (Semi) Fast Facts On The Steve Scalise White Supremacy Controversy

Making sense of a troubling, and complicated, political scandal.

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