3 questions about vodka, answered
Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University
Towards the end of Ian Fleming’s spy novel “Dr. No,” James Bond orders a vodka dry martini – “Shaken and...
Even when they aren’t fired for being pregnant or gay, teachers face strict moral...
Kyle Greenwalt, Michigan State University
Pregnant teachers in classrooms are routine these days. But the law didn’t always protect expectant women in any workplace.
As part...
If you’re using ‘millennial’ as a meaningful measurement, you should probably stop
Joseph Cabosky, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What value does the word “millennial” actually have?
Americans have heard the term ad nauseum by now....
Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words
Zachary Jaggers, University of Oregon
Politics can predict the TV shows we watch, the shops we frequent and the places we live.
But what about the...
Strong family ties during teen years can help ward off depression in later life
Ping Chen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Kathleen Mullan Harris, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Depression is a leading cause...
Blind people have increased opportunities, but employers’ perceptions are still a barrier
Michele McDonnall, Mississippi State University and Jennifer L. Cmar, Mississippi State University
Communities across the world observe White Cane Day on Oct. 15 to recognize...
Study: Racism shortens lives and hurts health of blacks by promoting genes that lead...
April Thames, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Negative social attitudes, such as racism and discrimination, damage the health...
Keeping students safe is a growth industry struggling to fulfill its mission
John S. Carlson, Michigan State University
In the 25 years I’ve spent working as a school psychologist and professor of school psychology, I’ve never seen...