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Editor's note
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When millions of women marched recently in Washington D.C. and many other cities across the world, they might have demonstrated their empowerment. But, how many mothers among them left reminders and to-do lists for the dads?
Even in families with progressive views on parenting, equality has not been achieved, writes Ohio State University’s Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan. Mothers take on the “worry work,”-- “mothers remember and mothers remind.”
And in recognition of World Cancer Day, see our series on the latest research for treating and preventing cancer.
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Kalpana Jain
Senior Editor, Education
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Top story
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Is there equality in parenting?
Kim Davies
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, The Ohio State University
The recent women's marches were a reminder that equality in parenting has a long way to go.
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Arts + Culture
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Peter M. Hopsicker, Pennsylvania State University; Mark Dyreson, Pennsylvania State University
Recognizing that the game itself is often lopsided and boring, the NFL, through the years, has worked to minimize its significance.
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Health + Medicine
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J. Douglas Coatsworth, Colorado State University
The Super Bowl is a good time to party and celebrate, but it's also a good time to reflect on where we stand culturally with concussions.
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Nicole Ehrhart, Colorado State University
Dogs are great companions, and they also are proving to be great research subjects for cancer. Here's how our canine friends are pointing to possible treatments in human cancer.
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Electra D. Paskett, The Ohio State University
A vaccine to prevent cancer was long a dream for those who treat the disease. But fewer than half of all girls and even fewer boys have been vaccinated. Cancer specialists hope this will soon change.
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Richard Neubig, Michigan State University
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can usually be cured when caught early. When it has spread, however, it becomes a challenge. Recent findings are bringing hope. Here are a few examples.
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Politics + Society
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Caren Morrison, Georgia State University
As conservatives cheer and liberals fret, a law professor considers Gorsuch's judicial record and the politics behind his selection.
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Science + Technology
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Nicholas G. Evans, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Aerin Commins, University of Massachusetts Lowell
A scientific breakthrough in a vacuum may be free of ethical implications. But many developments can be used for good or evil, or both. There's a fine balance on what to control and to what extent.
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Environment + Energy
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Gary L. Francione, Rutgers University Newark ; Anna Charlton, Rutgers University Newark
Two animal rights experts see little reason to cheer that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is closing, as long as humans keep eating meat and dairy products.
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Economy + Business
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Paul F. Lagunes, Columbia University; Susan Rose-Ackerman, Yale University
By exposing, prosecuting and sentencing Brazil's corrupt politicians, prosecutors, judges and citizens are draining the swamp that has overwhelmed the country for so long.
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