Study explores privatization of public systems of justice

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

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…

Moonquakes Hint at a Tectonically Living Moon

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

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…