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College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over

College students experience high levels of stress that are often the result of a mix of factors, including academic pressures and financial concerns.

yesterday 20

Ryan Travia

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

In the past, farmers have balanced their political beliefs against market logic. How much pressure can farmers endure?

yesterday 10

Kee Hyun Park

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

The congressional anti-communist hearings of the 1940s are a reminder that freedom of speech today is even more fragile than it may seem.

yesterday 2

Jodie Childers

AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now, companies are using it to support employees – raising a...

yesterday 2

Nelson Phillips

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Child sex traffickers are typically white, wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges, according to a sexual exploitation...

yesterday 2

Kate Price

Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny

Ending production of the 1-cent coin will save the government money and could streamline big retailers’ operations. But it could also pinch small...

yesterday 1

Nancy Forster-Holt

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.

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Shelley Mitchell

50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers

Women were often jailed for their association with anti-Franco male relatives. Behind bars, they suffered mental and physical torture.

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Zaya Rustamova

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

Over 40 million American adults – approximately 19% – live with an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. Studies show...

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Stephen Neely

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

The life and political legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died on Nov. 4, 2025, at the age of 84, has been well documented. But his...

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William Cornwell

The Dayton Peace Accords at 30: An ugly peace that has prevented a return to war over Bosnia

On Nov. 21, 1995, in the conference room of the Hope Hotel on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the leaders of...

previous day 6

Gerard Toal

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, millions of people have started using large language models to access knowledge. And it’s easy to...

previous day 9

Shiri Melumad

Orthodox Judaism is making space for women’s religious leadership – even without traditional ordination

When people picture a rabbi, they may imagine a man standing in front of a congregation in a synagogue. But “rabbi” means much more than that. For...

previous day 3

Michal Raucher

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

When Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean in October 2025, it left a trail of destruction. The Category 5 storm damaged buildings in...

previous day 4

Shannon Gibson

Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

With the latest shift by President Donald Trump on releasing the Epstein files held by the U.S. Department of Justice – he’s now for it after being...

previous day 3

Alex Hinton

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

When astronomers search for planets that could host liquid water on their surface, they start by looking at a star’s habitable zone. Water is a key...

previous day 2

Morgan Underwood

When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems

You’ve just finished a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain. You’re exhausted but elated. The view of the city below is gorgeous, and you want...

tuesday 20

Ambuj Tewari

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, many researchers across academic disciplines have had their funding cut because of...

tuesday 9

Volha Chykina

Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families

Rising energy costs consume a bigger and bigger chunk of family budgets in the United States. Our research has found that for many African American...

tuesday 3

George C. Homsy

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in February 2025. Hackman had been living with Alzheimer’s...

tuesday 6

Kahli Zietlow

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the Food and Drug Administration describing the medication’s...

tuesday 4

Genevieve Hofmann

Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

Black student unions have been a vital part of many Black college students’ lives for more than 60 years. But since 2024, Black student unions have...

tuesday 1

Antar A. Tichavakunda

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut

Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of million of pounds of pecans – 80% of the world’s...

tuesday 3

Shelley Mitchell

Why MAGA is obsessed with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

With the latest shift by President Donald Trump on releasing the Epstein files held by the U.S. Department of Justice – he’s now for it after being...

tuesday 4

Alex Hinton

Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Twenty years ago, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush signed the first “stand your ground” law, calling it a “good, common-sense, anti-crime issue.” The law’s...

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Caroline Light

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate change. A decade ago, the cheapest way...

17.11.2025 30

Jay Gulledge

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to...

17.11.2025 30

Michael A. Little

Florida’s new open carry law combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Twenty years ago, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush signed the first “stand your ground” law, calling it a “good, common-sense, anti-crime issue.” The law’s...

17.11.2025 10

Caroline Light

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Political violence among rival partisans has been a deadly and destabilizing force throughout history and across the globe. It has claimed...

17.11.2025 10

Murat Haner

Why people trust influencers more than brands – and what that means for the future of marketing

Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business: The...

17.11.2025 9

Kelley Cours Anderson

Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House

Long before the first shots were fired in the Civil War, beginning early in the 19th century, Americans had been fighting a protracted war of words...

17.11.2025 5

Gerry Lanosga

Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that

What helps students from all walks of life have a good college experience? Beyond all the concrete things schools can offer – academics, research...

17.11.2025 3

Matthew J. Mayhew

Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health

For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it’s not uncommon to eat...

17.11.2025 8

Bryn Beeder

Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too

Debates about generative artificial intelligence on college campuses have largely centered on student cheating. But focusing on cheating overlooks...

17.11.2025 8

Jeffrey C. Dixon

Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday

’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal,...

17.11.2025 10

Lauren Beitelspacher

Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it

Everyone has looked up at the clouds and seen faces, animals, objects. Human brains are hardwired for this kind of whimsy. But some people – perhaps...

14.11.2025 10

Calum Lister Matheson

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully made its way to orbit for the second time on Nov. 13, 2025. Although the second launch is never as...

14.11.2025 20

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College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over

Ryan Travia

Farmers – long Trump backers – bear the costs of new tariffs, restricted immigration and slashed renewable energy subsidies

Kee Hyun Park

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

Jodie Childers

AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

Nelson Phillips

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Kate Price

Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny

Nancy Forster-Holt

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Shelley Mitchell

50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers

Zaya Rustamova

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

Stephen Neely

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

William Cornwell

The Dayton Peace Accords at 30: An ugly peace that has prevented a return to war over Bosnia

Gerard Toal

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Shiri Melumad

Orthodox Judaism is making space for women’s religious leadership – even without traditional ordination

Michal Raucher

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

Shannon Gibson

Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

Alex Hinton

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

Morgan Underwood

When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems

Ambuj Tewari

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Volha Chykina

Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families

George C. Homsy

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Kahli Zietlow

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Genevieve Hofmann

Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

Antar A. Tichavakunda

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut

Shelley Mitchell

Why MAGA is obsessed with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

Alex Hinton

Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Caroline Light

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

Jay Gulledge

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving

Michael A. Little

Florida’s new open carry law combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Caroline Light

White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide

Murat Haner

Why people trust influencers more than brands – and what that means for the future of marketing

Kelley Cours Anderson

Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House

Gerry Lanosga

Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that

Matthew J. Mayhew

Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health

Bryn Beeder

Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too

Jeffrey C. Dixon

Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday

Lauren Beitelspacher

Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it

Calum Lister Matheson

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket landed its booster on a barge at sea – an achievement that will broaden the commercial spaceflight market

Wendy Whitman Cobb