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Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance

Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance

Caregivers often don’t recognize how much time, energy and effort is dedicated to their nutrition-related responsibilities, and many feel unprepared...

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Minakshi Raj

South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock

South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock

Although states have the power to regulate medical care, they cannot exercise that power by prohibiting speech on medical topics that the state...

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Lucinda M. Finley

The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend

The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend

This is just one example of an online trend with real-world health consequences.

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Andrew Yockey

Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why

Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why

Wastewater from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells is salty and radioactive, and doesn’t suppress dust. Two researchers explain why it keeps ending...

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William Burgos

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

A National Academy of Sciences report examined the latest advances in extreme event attribution science. As four of the authors explain, the type of...

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Kevin T. Smiley

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.

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Sarah Tomlinson

Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?

Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?

Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.

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Austin Sarat

Should paper checks be abolished like the penny?

Should paper checks be abolished like the penny?

Many Americans still write checks, even if you no longer do.

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Jay L. Zagorsky

Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers

Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers

Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration,...

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Kelly Lambert

Fewer cheap flights, more international suitcases – South Florida’s tourism outlook for 2027

Fewer cheap flights, more international suitcases – South Florida’s tourism outlook for 2027

Miami hosted several mega-events in 2026, but what will happen to tourism next year when the stadium lights dim?

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Michael Cheng

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

Many sustainability programs may be aiming at the wrong target because most entrepreneurs won’t become environmental activists.

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Israa Ameen Thiab

Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms

Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms

People with poorly controlled asthma may be able to breathe easier by making a change in the kitchen.

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Ashwini Sehgal

What is open‑source AI? A software engineering researcher explains

What is open‑source AI? A software engineering researcher explains

AI models that are open source allow developers and users to see and modify the underlying program code.

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Jeffrey Young

Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind

Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind

Translation is only part of the challenge for multinational companies. Words, slogans and symbols can take on entirely different meanings across...

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Karen Stollznow

Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade

Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade

More Americans now hold absolutist positions, supporting legal access to abortion in all or most cases and opposing government regulation altogether.

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Laurel Elder

Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth

Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth

Shifting counts have a boring cause: who votes by mail, and when those votes get counted. That doesn’t mean all fraud claims are false, though.

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Andrew E. Busch

The US has acknowledged Bears Ears and Grand Staircase as sacred for over a century, but keeps stripping away protections

The US has acknowledged Bears Ears and Grand Staircase as sacred for over a century, but keeps stripping away protections

Native religions are tied to living landscapes, not points on a map. A scholar of Indigenous studies explains why reducing the protected area has...

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Kerri J. Malloy

Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power

Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power

Building relationships and creating equitable opportunities are critical to engaging Detroit’s young people in safe and positive activities.

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Krista Mehari

College professors face an emerging challenge: We know students are no longer reading entire books

College professors face an emerging challenge: We know students are no longer reading entire books

Some teachers increasingly are shifting their approach to reading, assigning fewer books than they once did.

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Austin Sarat

New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share

New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share

Beyond deprioritizing scientific merit, the Trump administration’s proposal also restricts researchers’ ability to share their findings and...

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Aliasger K. Salem

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

22.07.2026 1

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Peter Marra

Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave

Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave

There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep...

22.07.2026 3

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Destenie Nock

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.

22.07.2026 5

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Joe Árvai

Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID‑19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions

Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID‑19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions

Researchers found that while authorities have depended on nonprofits to deal with the refugee crisis, many nonprofit leaders had little say in...

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Tara Kolar Bryan

Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods

Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods

New research maps where legal financial obligations are concentrated – and finds they overlap with poverty, violence and racial inequality.

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Jordan Hyatt

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist

Antifa is a scattered movement of local collectives that opposes fascism. It has no leader, command hierarchy, funding structure or record of deadly...

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Jason M. Blazakis

New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory

New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory

By identifying the genes and molecules crucial to resistance in American chestnuts and other species, researchers hope to use genomic techniques to...

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Steve Strauss

Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important

Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important

A new mission to save NASA’s Swift observatory shows why catching a satellite that was never designed for rescue is one of the hardest jobs in...

22.07.2026 5

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Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba

Why are some animals considered ‘pests’? It comes down to culture and convenience

Why are some animals considered ‘pests’? It comes down to culture and convenience

Calling an animal a ‘pest’ can sometimes cause more harm to people than the animal itself.

22.07.2026 4

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Elan Abrell

Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality

Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality

Traveling to Mexico for routine healthcare can be convenient and affordable – but the cues patients rely on to judge quality of care may differ in...

22.07.2026 0

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Kelli Frias

‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times

‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times

Many faith groups supporting immigrants root their mission in the idea of ‘accompaniment,’ which springs from Catholic social teaching.

21.07.2026 5

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Gina Perez

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraq has pursued friendly relations with many countries who are themselves at odds. The strategy has lots of upside for war-torn Iraq – but holds...

21.07.2026 3

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John Calabrese

5 lessons from 20 years of climate surveys: Political party matters, but it doesn’t explain everything

5 lessons from 20 years of climate surveys: Political party matters, but it doesn’t explain everything

Why would a young Republican back solar but reject a carbon tax? Twenty years of survey data shows climate opinion is more complex than party labels...

21.07.2026 3

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Mayank Kejriwal

Time for a clock change? Congress considers daylight saving time … again

Time for a clock change? Congress considers daylight saving time … again

A bill now being considered in the Senate would make daylight saving time permanent, but research suggests moving to standard time would bring more...

21.07.2026 3

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Beth Ann Malow

Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions

Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions

In a survey of more than 600 employers, one theme kept coming up: Despite AI, soft skills and the ability to learn still set successful job candidates...

21.07.2026 8

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Murugan Anandarajan

Not so terrible, after all – 2‑year‑olds just want to be independent

Not so terrible, after all – 2‑year‑olds just want to be independent

Caring for a toddler can be challenging and requires patience. Understanding the psychology behind a toddler’s actions can help weather some of the...

21.07.2026 5

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Lindsay Barnhart

Legally or not, the US government is controlling global access to the world’s most powerful AI

Legally or not, the US government is controlling global access to the world’s most powerful AI

A Commerce Department order requiring Anthropic to wall off its most advanced AI models from foreign nationals could be the government’s attempt to...

21.07.2026 7

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João Marinotti

I’m a Philly neonatologist, and every time I discharge a baby from the NICU, I worry about the air they’ll breathe at home

I’m a Philly neonatologist, and every time I discharge a baby from the NICU, I worry about the air they’ll breathe at home

Even small increases in air pollution can increase the risk of serious respiratory illnesses for preterm infants and their risk of having asthma as...

21.07.2026 5

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Tim Nelin

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

An international affairs professor with nearly 30 years of experience in the US intelligence community – including at the CIA and NSA – explains...

20.07.2026 5

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Brian O'Neill

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring service members to screen for low testosterone levels. Ironically, the military lifestyle itself is more...

20.07.2026 5

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Adam Stanaland

Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices and values heard at home

Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices and values heard at home

The defense minister’s firing was the catalyst, but polling suggests Ukrainians are rallying around a broader fight for freedoms and against...

20.07.2026 7

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Sarah Wilson Sokhey

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in

The price cap would have lowered costs for Enbrel, an immunosuppressant drug made by Amgen.

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Shweta Kumar

How America’s newspapers lost their voice

How America’s newspapers lost their voice

Despite the steady decline in daily newspaper editorials, a longtime editor suggests ways for news organizations to restore the spirit of editorials...

20.07.2026 5

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Ken Paulson

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company

A professor of international relations counted the sitting leaders on over 1,000 of the world’s banknotes and coins; almost every one of them is a...

20.07.2026 10

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Jacques Hymans

Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

An analysis of one major effort shows how to get Democrats and Republicans to agree to spend billions of dollars on a decades-long environmental...

20.07.2026 6

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Mike Shriberg

Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe

Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe

History has shown that when manufacturers skimp on sterile filtration of drugs, the consequences can amount to the loss of hundreds of lives and...

20.07.2026 7

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Shreya Kapila

How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat

How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat

Death Valley set a record when the temperature reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Here’s why deserts can reach such scorching temperatures – and also...

20.07.2026 6

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Shuang-Ye Wu

South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper

South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper

“No-zero” grading policies are becoming more common in US schools. South Carolina is the first state to ban these policies.

20.07.2026 5

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Laura Link

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult

Cancer survivors often experience cognitive, visual or physical challenges that hinder software use. Better designs can help.

20.07.2026 6

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Rachel F. Adler

Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?

Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?

Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.

20.07.2026 9

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Yuhei Inoue