June 11, 2026
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Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
Kids notice how parents treat each other and emulate their ways. Westend61 via Getty Images Angela J. Narayan, University of Denver “Do ... -
The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain
The announcement of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. Hulton Archive via Getty Images Kimberly Nath, San Juan ...June 11, 2026 -
Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods
Margarine melts more consistently than butter due to its chemical makeup. Douglas Sacha/Moment via Getty Images Rosemary Trout, Drexel ...June 11, 2026 -
Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
Cannabis has become a go-to-sleep aid, but safety evidence is lacking. IRA_EVVA/iStock via Getty Images Plus Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, ...June 11, 2026 -
AI fears drive some young adults to grad school — 'People shelter in higher education,' expert says
Typically, enrollment in graduate school increases during recessions as workers seek to advance or to move to another industry with better career ...April 23, 2026 -
Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education
Andres Bustamante, University of California, Irvine and Aria Gastón-Panthaki, University of California, Irvine Use of generative artificial ...March 11, 2026 -
Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies
This artist’s impression shows two tiny but very dense neutron stars at the point at which they merge and explode. ESO/L. Calçada/M. ...March 11, 2026 -
Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers
Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, one of the top 50 donors of 2025, talks with his son Josh Blank. Kara Durrette/Getty Images David ...March 11, 2026
