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A look at some of the emojis missing from the latest batch of Internet symbols.

The University of Texas can dish out degrees, but it can’t take them back — at least not without a court order.

A collection of unusual insights from the social sciences.

Frequent feedings can lead to the spread of diseases like yellow fever, dengue, and Zika.

Though billed as a celebration of love, most of us know from experience that Valentine’s Day, in fact, can be a purveyor of angst.

A rodent brain offers insights on Alzheimer’s.

A collection of unusual insights from the social sciences.

Credit where credit is due.

Love and friendship still happen without the benefit of science. But we could all use a little jumpstart these days.

Much of the criticism leveled at AI focuses on biased data. But what if the people building AI are biased, too?

Avi Loeb knows there’s life out there, but will we recognize it when we see it?

A collection of unusual insights from the social sciences.

Elephant seals take advantage of the government shutdown.

For clinical researchers, enrolling patients in trials is among the more challenging aspects of the job.

Travel guides send out-of-towners to the historic Freedom Trail, but longtime residents should take a different tour through the future of Boston.

Apps are spreading the benefits of psychotherapy. But they’re also spreading the risks.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is more than a G.O.A.T., according to author and illustrator A.J.B. Lane.

Colleges and universities must recognize the diversity of disadvantaged students in order to properly meet their needs.

When scientists discover that their earlier research is flawed, they have a choice: They can ignore the error and hope no one else notices, too, or they can call attention to the mistake and point other researchers toward new (and more accurate) information.

Make it safer for women.

A collection of unusual insights from the social sciences.

A parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots, and maybe a roaring fire make things bearable for people who live in cold climates. But what about all the wildlife out there? Won’t they be freezing?

Long before the Betty Ford clinic, a retired professional wrestler was helping celebrities and alcoholics get healthier.

Ideas asked a Boston-area etiquette expert for some guidance on good manners for a society newly tolerant of marijuana.

The rapid legalization of marijuana raises a host of etiquette challenges. Is it an acceptable host gift? How do you consume a long-illegal drug without feeling sketchy?

Waiting for special counsel Robert Mueller to drop his report is like. . .

A collection of unusual insights from the social sciences.

Just goes to show that you can’t believe everything you read, even if it’s about why you shouldn’t believe everything you read.

In only a few species do males stick around long enough to protect and help raise their young — and for years, that rare phenomenon has left scientists puzzled.

The western monarch, famous for its orange and black coloring, could face extinction if nothing is done to preserve its habitat.

Just months after stepping down as chairman of England’s National Health Service, Sir Malcolm Grant weighs in on America’s new fascination with single-payer health care.

Campus buildings get public attention for their historic elegance or modern glitz. But behind closed doors, discussions about physical safety shape buildings in radical ways.

Podcasting was the province of earnest public radio nerds. But the economics are suddenly right for a media format that fits easily into our lives

In time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Sage Stossel envisions a contemplation of the country’s greater and lesser Kings.

Hatred of women is a genuine problem, but overuse of the word “misogyny” makes it harder to point out the real thing.

11 Percent of American Facebook users over age 65 shared hoax stories during the 2016 election season — far more than the 3 percent of adults under 29 who fell for such fake news.

A collection of unusual insights from the social sciences.

In the fall of 2016, American diplomats in Cuba complained of high-pitched sounds that were leading to headaches, vertigo, and hearing loss.

Cancer researcher Alfredo Fusco has been facing potential criminal charges in Italy for research misconduct for more than five years, including accusations that his lab used a photo studio to doctor images in his published papers.

Saving lives and fighting fires, it’s all heroics until you get back to the firehouse.

News flash, folks: Internet users in the developing world have the same motivations you do.

Trillions have been invested in the Internet, which plays a central role in our economy and our lives. But a surprisingly small group of people protect it.

The philosopher who coined “nationalism” also preached inclusivity.

The “feminization” of the species is just one of several looming problems for the green turtle.

Chinese loans could be a boost for like Ecuador, Venezuela, and others, but the secretive terms let these countries get in over their heads.

Cartoonist Beth Wolfensberger Singer has some advice for Senator Elizabeth Warren as she begins her run for president.