Study explores privatization of public systems of justice

Since the 1980s, federal and local governments have increasingly used public money to hire private firms…

Moonquakes Hint at a Tectonically Living Moon

Some seismic readings from the lunar surface couldn’t be explained — until now. Click…

Perceived union support buoys 'meaningfulness of work' measures

While it has long been thought that the “union premium” extends to a labor union’s ability…

New data platform illuminates history of humans' environmental impact

The human environmental footprint is not only deep, but old. Click here for original…

PIA23237: Graben on the Moon

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PIA23236: Lobate Scarps on the Moon

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PIA23210: Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon

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PIA23209: The Moon's Mare Frigoris

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Green energy nudges come with a hidden cost

Many US households receive energy bills comparing their use to that of similar neighbors to remind…

Tomato pan-genome makes bringing flavor back easier

Do you find that most store-bought tomatoes don’t have much flavor? Scientists may have spotlighted the…