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Dubious forensic techniques have spread throughout the criminal justice system for decades. Here’s what ProPublica has learned about junk forensic science techniques and how they proliferate.

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If you suspect that 21st-century technology has broken your brain, it will be reassuring to know that attention spans have never been what they used to be. Even the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger was worried about new technologies degrading his ability to focus.

A generation of rising players is infusing jazz with absurdist online irreverence. But are they playing jazz at all?

In 1972 the Austin music scene exploded with a new, rootsy form of country that turned its back on Nashville and embraced the counterculture.

The King is officially the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Where does Tuesday’s record-breaking moment rank in his illustrious career?

For centuries, the United States and Canada’s only remaining land border dispute has been kept alive by a single family.

Scientists have uncovered the Roman recipe for self-repairing cement—which could massively reduce the carbon footprint of the material today.

"They want you to feel bound by the contract. But they want to be able to walk away."

If you’re seeking better memory, this could be the secret.