Politics could help explain shifting religious trends among young Americans. Gen Z men are moving rightward politically while women become more progressive, potentially affecting their views on faith.
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Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men – but Gen Z may show a shift
The religion gap between American men and women may be narrowing, a scholar explains – reflecting a seeming β€˜God gap’ in US politics.
NIH funding cuts could have far-reaching consequences beyond individual researchers. Reduced funding may slow innovation, weaken the scientific workforce and increase long-term health care costs, according to health policy researchers.
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Proposed cuts to NIH funding would have ripple effects on research that could hamper the US for decades
Taxpayer-funded investment supports basic research that can yield crucial medical advancements down the line and make lifesaving drugs and technolo...
Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, known as parasitic worms that burrow into moose and elk brains, can cause disorientation, paralysis and death. A parasitologist explains how a new blood test helps diagnose infected animals before it's too late.
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Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread
White-tailed deer host these brain worms, but they don’t actually get the disease, which makes it harder for biologists to monitor its prevalence.
The U.S. is seeing 150,000 fewer international students this fall – a 30%-40% drop linked to new visa restrictions. Experts warn it could cost $7B and strain universities and communities that rely on these students.
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Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors
An estimated 150,000 fewer international students are expected to be attending American universities and colleges this fall because of visa restric...