Despite decades of argument and analysis, their purpose is still unknown although an astronomical role has often been suggested.

Despite decades of national attention, standardized test results continue to show gender and race gaps in achievement.

Despite decades of school district mergers around the country, students perform better in smaller districts, a new study says.

Despite decades of research, chronic pain remains poorly understood and notoriously hard to control.

Despite decades of research, there's no simple cure for colds.

Despite decades of wondering which explanation was right, she did not know.

Despite decades of rapid urban development, it is still an important migration route for birds.

Despite decades of practice eating, the three Livanos children were suffering.

Despite decades of strong state funding for Abbott schools, the results are at best mixed.

Despite decades of research, where these animals go for the rest of the year remains unknown.