Matt Saccaro

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We Need More Women in Science, and Family May Be the Key
By Matt Saccaro
Wonder why there aren't more women in science? According to a recent study, the answer has more to do with parents and siblings than it does with a lack of lady Lego scientists. Researchers from George Mason University attended a summer research…
The Military’s Sexual Assault Problem Is Only Getting Worse
By Matt Saccaro
The military's rape crisis show no signs of ending. According to a new report from the Department of Defense, the number of military personnel who claimed to have been sexually assaulted increased by 8% this year. For the record, that's 5,983 sexual…
D.C. Just Took a Big Step to Protect Stoners From Their Bosses
By Matt Saccaro
Good news, midnight tokers: Employers will have a harder time discriminating against marijuana users if a new bill approved by the Washington, D.C., city council passes congressional review. The bill makes it illegal for employers to test applicants…
One Chart Shows Why There Was Never Going to Be Justice for Eric Garner
By Matt Saccaro
The news: A Staten Island, New York, grand jury declined to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo for causing the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man, with an illegal chokehold in July. While many are understandably outraged over the decision — that…
Science Reveals Shoppers Have One Big Lesson to Learn From Monkeys
By Matt Saccaro
If Black Friday wasn't enough proof consumers are crazy, science has a disturbing lesson for American shoppers: When it comes to assessing value, monkeys do a better job. Yale University researchers devised an experiment to test whether brown…
These Are the Most Important People of 2014 — And You've Probably Never Heard Their Names
By Matt Saccaro
Most lists of the world's most influential people include the same rotating cast of world leaders, celebrities and talking heads. This year, we've decided to showcase the people you probably haven't heard of who helped shape 2014 — people who may…
The Darkest Side of the Internet, in One Chart
By Matt Saccaro
Is online harassment actually dangerous? Or is the Internet just a virtual bathroom wall? As the Supreme Court considers arguments over whether Internet hate is protected by the Constitution, new data suggest trolling is more dangerous than we ever…
Why the St. Louis Rams' Powerful Message on Ferguson Is Infuriating Police Officers
By Matt Saccaro
The news: St. Louis police officers are furious after several St. Louis Rams players took to the field Sunday displaying the "hands up, don't shoot" gesture popularized by Ferguson protesters after the shooting of Michael Brown. Players Stedman…
One Map Reveals What Americans Are Most Thankful For, State by State
By Matt Saccaro
The news: Despite being stereotyped and chided as materialistic and vain, it turns out Americans really are thankful for life's most important things. Facebook's data-science team analyzed Thanksgiving-related posts — the kind that are the 2014…
America Is Finally Kicking Its Dirtiest Habit
By Matt Saccaro
The news: Americans are putting out their cigarettes for good. A new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in 2013 just 17.8% of the country's adults, or 42.1 million people, smoked cigarettes. This marks a major…