Slavery persists globally, including in the U.S. where 197,000 human trafficking victims have been identified since 2007. A political scientist examines the psychology of modern-day enslavers:
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I study modern-day slavery − and here’s what I’ve learned about how enslavers try to justify their actions
To stop a crime, it helps to understand who these criminals are and how they think.
Today’s special: Meat with a side of maggots. 🪰 New research suggests Neanderthals may have eaten fermented, maggot-rich meat, not just for survival, but as a routine (and nutritious) part of their diet. Turns out, they had quite the acquired taste.
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Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
New research highlights the prevalence of maggots as an easily obtained, nutrient-rich supplement of ancient hominin diets.
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🚨 Wildfire smoke is back on the East Coast, but not all plumes pose the same risk. New satellite tech can now map smoke in 3D, showing which neighborhoods are actually breathing in harmful particles – and which are just seeing haze from above.
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Which wildfire smoke plumes are hazardous? New satellite tech can map them in 3D for air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
As wildfire smoke becomes a frequent summer hazard across large parts of the US, knowing the risk at the neighborhood scale matters for human health.
It’s not just the heat, it’s the humidity. New research shows that muggy air can push the human body past safe limits faster than we realized. Even healthy people can overheat in conditions we used to think were fine.
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How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
New research on young, healthy humans found the body begins overheating when exposed to temperatures and humidity lower than previously believed.
Do deportation efforts even work? Despite efforts by four American presidents to reduce the undocumented immigrant population, numbers have remained around 11 million since 2005. An immigration law scholar looks at deportation tactics and their limited impact, under Republican and Democrat leadership alike:
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Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population
After his predecessors failed to diminish the US population of undocumented immigrants, President Trump is attempting to drastically reduce that po...
Heat stroke can occur within 15 minutes of intense outdoor activity in extreme temperatures. An expert on heat-related illnesses shares critical safety tips for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts ⬇️ Stay safe out there! ☀️
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6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you’re a runner, cyclist or anyone else active outdoors
The heat comes from everywhere when you’re active outside on hot days – the Sun’s rays, the air around you, the ground and even your own body.
Heat and humidity become dangerous for humans at lower temperatures than previously thought. The "wet bulb" temperature threshold for health risks is 88°F (31°C).
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How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
New research on young, healthy humans found the body begins overheating when exposed to temperatures and humidity lower than previously believed.
As #climatechange intensifies, heat-related deaths are on the rise. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
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How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for
A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
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Population decline isn't imminent or inevitable, according to demographers who study fertility. Despite low birth rates, the U.S. population is expected to grow by 22.6 million by 2050. #Immigration plays a key role in population growth.
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Fears that falling birth rates in US could lead to population collapse are based on faulty assumptions
While the changes in population structure that accompany low birth rates are real, the impact of these changes has been dramatically overstated.
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Loss of a pet often falls into "disenfranchised grief,” meaning it’s pain that's minimized or discounted. A psychologist who studies attachment, loss and the human-animal bond explains why pet grief matters and how to support someone experiencing it.
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The 3 worst things you can say after a pet dies, and what to say instead
Americans treat pets like family. So why do many people not know how to support friends and family when they lose a beloved pet?