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A Politician's Name & Face: Why a Good Match May Win Votes
By Cari Nierenberg published
We associate people's first names with certain stereotypes, a new study suggests.
Want to Really Boost the Economy? Stay in the Paris Agreement
By Tia Ghose published
President Trump cited economic factors for withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, but most research suggests reducing emissions will actually boost the economy.
False! Trump Claims Paris Deal Would Only Make 'Tiny' Difference
By Jeanna Bryner published
A comment that Donald Trump made yesterday in the White House Rose Garden when he announced the United States would pull out of the international Paris climate agreement was not based in science.
Trump's Base the Big Winner from Paris Withdrawal
By John Upton published
Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement hands a symbolic victory to his political base — nationalists who resent internationalism and global cooperation.
Trump's Proposed Science Cuts Go Far Beyond Climate Programs
By Matt Smith published
The president's $4.1 trillion budget package for 2018 would ax a variety of medical, energy, and basic research programs, while boosting funding for defense and homeland security.
Trump Fuzzy on Andrew Jackson, Civil War History
By Mindy Weisberger published
Trump suggested that President Andrew Jackson was "really angry" about the Civil War, but Jackson died 16 years before the war began.
The History of the 'First 100 Days': How Did Most Presidents Fare?
By Robert Speel published
Franklin D. Roosevelt is famous for really getting a lot done fast. How did other presidents stack up during their first 100 days?
Trump Ditches Clean Power Plan: What It Means for Science & Health
By Laura Geggel published
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