Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity
International students have been a big part of American STEM.Rick Friedman/AFP via Getty ImagesDespite representing only 4% of the...
Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it
Misinformation on social media has the potential to manipulate millions of people.Pict Rider/iStock via Getty Images PlusIn 2019, ...
Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
A protester calls out Facebook for facilitating the spread of disinformation. AP Photo/Jeff ChiuEvery design choice that social me...
Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is swarmed by members of the media after a cabinet meeting at Government House on July ...
Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why…
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, center, flanked by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and South Afric…
From Seattle to Atlanta, new social housing programs seek to make homes permanently affordable for a range of incomes
Activists in Seattle gather signatures to put a social housing initiative on the ballot. In early 2025, voters passed th…
Are people at the South Pole upside down?
At the South Pole, which way is up?Abigail BishopCurious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a questi…
The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects
Getty ImagesMuch of the debate about the fast-track applications by a number of new or extended mining projects has, und…
Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package
Health policy experts predict that cuts to Medicaid will push more rural hospitals to close. sneakpeekpic via iStock / G…
‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help…
People shop for food in Brooklyn in 2023 at a store that makes sure that its customers know it accepts SNAP benefits, al…
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for…
A Kerrville, Texas, resident watches the flooded Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025.Eric Vryn/Getty ImagesTexas Hill Countr…
How to Prepare for Interviews and Succeed with Top Employers
Most job seekers are very nervous during interviews, yet it need not be the case. Applying to your first job or switch…
The Importance of Plan Management for NDIS Participants
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is crucial for people with disabilities, but it can be challenging to …
Exploring the Benefits of LEGO Education for Young Learners
LEGO Education has changed the way young learners are involved in the world of education. Combining poetics with learn…
Conservatives notch 2 victories in their fight to deny Planned Parenthood federal funding through Medicaid
Conservatives have won two important battles in their decades-long campaign against Planned Parenthood, a network of aff…
One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump
The U.S. Capitol is seen shortly after the Senate passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 1, 2025. …
Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object − this third one is big, bright and fast
The Haleakala Observatory, left, houses one telescope for the ATLAS system. That system first spotted the object 3I/ATLA…
6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash
Oleg Golovnev/ShutterstockImages of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags con…