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Nation & World
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A start in bridging divisiveness: Rein in social media
Republican Utah governor, Democrat U.S. congressman find common cause
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How design of public housing can lift future prospects of children
New research builds upon previous work that focused on moving families from high-poverty areas, broadening social milieu of young
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How to help lift slumping American math scores
Scholars see solutions in classroom creativity, higher teacher pay — and attendance
Data Visualization
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What if we used AI to strengthen democracy?
Surveillance, control, propaganda aren’t the only options, says security technologist
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‘Gifted’
Rooted in values, scorned as elitist, and now, in the age of AI, about to go extinct?
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Why are older adults more likely to share misinformation online?
They have greater tendency to seek out, believe material that conforms to pre-existing views, expert says.
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Brigham pilot program connects people with family histories
A Harvard Medical School instructor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is spearheading a pilot project to encourage Brigham employees to gather detailed family health histories to give health care officials an edge fighting inherited diseases.