So You Flunked A Racism Test. Now What?
Scientists are working on ways to train our brains away from deeply held prejudices — including hacking your subconscious while you sleep.
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Straighten Your Hair Without Frying It? Engineers Are On The Case
Heat can turn curly locks into a sleek 'do — and can also damage hair permanently. Engineers at Purdue are figuring out how hot is just hot enough when it comes to wielding that flat iron.
Just How Arbitrary Is Fox's 10-Person GOP Debate Cutoff?
The top 10 candidates, as determined by Fox's analysis of polls, will debate Thursday. But even when you average polls together, it's tough to tell the difference between the lower-ranked hopefuls.
Same-Sex Marriage Isn't Law Of The Land From Sea To Shining Sea
While the Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, it didn't affect American Indian tribes. The 566 tribes in the U.S. are sovereign, and only 10 have legalized gay marriage.
'All You Can Do Is Pray': Wildfire Rages In Northern California
The Rocky Fire continues to grow as crews struggle to protect homes and businesses.
Judge Strikes Down Idaho 'Ag-Gag' Law, Raising Questions For Other States
A judge ruled Monday that an Idaho law criminalizing undercover investigations of farms is unconstitutional. Seven other states have similar laws, but legal experts say they may not stand much longer.
Grandparents Step In When Parents Get Hooked On Opiates
Thousands of grandparents in Massachusetts are having to raise their grandchildren, in many cases because the parents are addicted to opiates. The process is fraught with tension.
When Relying On The Sun, Energy Storage Remains Out Of Reach
The ability to store energy could revolutionize the way electricity is made and used. But for many utility companies and regular folks, energy storage is still too costly and difficult.
Sexist Reactions To An Ad Spark #ILookLikeAnEngineer Campaign
After being surprised by online responses to her appearance in a recruiting ad, engineer Isis Wenger wanted to see if anyone else felt like they didn't fit a "cookie-cutter mold."
Metropolitan Opera To Drop Use Of Blackface-Style Makeup In 'Otello'
The Met says it is committed to "colorblind casting" and that its production of Otello this fall will be the first without dark makeup since the opera was first seen at the company in 1891.