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The electoral reform also known as instant-runoff voting promises bridge-building and broad appeal instead of culture war and gridlock.

Author A.J. Jacobs explores how voting has changed since the days of the Founding Fathers — for better and for worse.

Volcanologists warn that magma-filled vents evolve over time, leading to an underestimation of the number that might erupt — especially those capable of the biggest explosions

Five times in U.S. history, American presidential candidates have ascended to leadership despite lacking the popular vote. Here’s how.

The volcano’s historic eruption preserved an ancient library, but rendered its content illegible. A public competition aims to change that.