Security, Military
The American military trains officers from around the world. Back at home, they are nearly twice as likely to attempt a coup than officers who do not receive U.S. training.
Criminal Justice
A new study suggests most people who earn money illegally do it by selling drugs and earn less than $1,500 a week, on average.
Public Health
This collection of academic research examines the issue of bullying and child suicide. We included research that looks specifically at suicide and bullying among sexual-minority youth, including gay and lesbian students.
Taxes
A new study suggests taxing sugar instead of soda is a more effective way to help people cut calories.
Drug Policy
If all general practitioners prescribed liked those from the best medical schools, 56.5 percent fewer opioid prescriptions would have been written between 2006 and 2014.
Race
We present research that examines why some individuals vehemently support or condemn the Confederate flag and its role in American race relations.
Security, Military
The transfer of surplus military equipment to American police forces has divided communities. New research says it reduces crime.
Education
A new study suggests that paying teachers based on student test scores may hurt student performance in some subject areas. The issue: Historically, public school teacher salaries have been based largely on years of experience
Public Health
A review of 185 papers finds male fertility in developed countries has fallen over 50 percent in less than 40 years, with significant public health implications.
Immigration
Hispanics born in the United States often marry non-Hispanics, new research suggests. Meanwhile, the vast majority of Hispanics who immigrate do not intermarry.