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Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen

  • Written by Jeff Bachman, Associate Professor, Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service
imagePalestinians crowd to get food in Gaza City on July 30, 2025. Abdalhkem Abu Riash/Anadolu via Getty Images

Since World War II, the United States has repeatedly supported governments that have been committing mass atrocities, which are defined by genocide scholar Scott Straus as “large-scale, systematic violence against civilian...

Read more: Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes –...

Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

  • Written by Anand Kumar, Professor and Department Head of Psychiatry, University of Illinois Chicago
imageResearchers are in the earliest phase of piecing together how the shingles vaccine could play a role in lowering the risk of dementia.PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3...

Read more: Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference

  • Written by Shannon Roberts, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, UMass Amherst
imageSummer is the riskiest time of year for teenage drivers.Martin Novak/Moment via Getty Images

The last few weeks of summer, heading into Labor Day weekend, can sometimes mean vacations and driving more miles on the road for all people, including teens.

Traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and the crash rate for teen drivers is...

Read more: Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can...

As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights

  • Written by Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University
imageLake Mead, impounded by Hoover Dam, contains far less water than it used to.Kevin Carter/Getty Images

The Colorado River is in trouble: Not as much water flows into the river as people are entitled to take out of it. A new idea might change that, but complicated political and practical negotiations stand in the way.

The river and its tributaries...

Read more: As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging

  • Written by A. Stefanie Ruiz, Assistant Professor in Nonprofit Leadership, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University
image'KPop Demon Hunters,' released June 20, 2025, is Netflix’s most-watched original animated film ever. Netflix

“Born with voices that could drive back the darkness,” the character Celine, a former K-pop idol, narrates at the start of Netflix’s new release “KPop Demon Hunters.” “Our music ignites the soul and...

Read more: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop...

Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US

  • Written by Mark Schlakman, Senior Program Director, Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Florida State University
imageThe right terms can help you properly express your views about Alligator Alcatraz.Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

A July 2025 CBS/YouGov poll asked Americans, “Do you approve or disapprove of the Trump administration’s program to find and deport immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally?”

The respondents were divided, with 49%...

Read more: Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US

Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows

  • Written by Oliver L. Haimson, Assistant Professor of Information, University of Michigan
imageTransgender and nonbinary people report negative attitudes toward AI.alvaro gonzalez/Moment via Getty Images

AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes, at your doctor’s office. You suspect it may have played a role in hiring decisions during your last job search....

Read more: Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows

A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare

  • Written by Christopher P. Holstege, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Virginia
imageThere's a lot to explore out there. aldomurillo/E+ via Getty Images

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals.

As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many patients each year suffering from itchy rashes from poison ivy and...

Read more: A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s...

Wildfire season is starting weeks earlier in California – a new study shows how climate change is driving the expansion

  • Written by Gavin D. Madakumbura, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, Los Angeles
imageFirefighters battle in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2025David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images

Fire season is expanding in California, with an earlier start to wildfire activity in most of the state. In parts of the northern mountains, the season is now starting more than 10 weeks earlier than it did in the 1990s, a new study shows.

Atmospheric...

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Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the states are not complying

  • Written by Hilary Lustick, Associate Professor of Education, UMass Lowell
imageWhile other presidential administrations have issued 'Dear Colleague' letters to schools, the Trump administration is the first to treat the letter like a law that mandates action. iStock/Getty Images Plus

It’s been about six months since the U.S. Department of Education sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to all schools that receive...

Read more: Trump has promised to eliminate funding to schools that don’t nix DEI work – but half of the...

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  1. How states are placing guardrails around AI in the absence of strong federal regulation
  2. History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function
  3. Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements
  4. Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
  5. Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
  6. Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices
  7. Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system
  8. The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon
  9. EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive
  10. A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
  11. Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle
  12. When it comes to finance, ‘normal’ data is actually pretty weird
  13. Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers
  14. Survivors’ voices 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki sound a warning and a call to action
  15. National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources
  16. The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
  17. For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard
  18. Meet ‘lite intermediate black holes,’ the supermassive black hole’s smaller, much more mysterious cousin
  19. 2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech
  20. If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen?
  21. Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss
  22. Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits
  23. PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs
  24. Beyond brute strength: A fresh look at Samson’s search for intimacy in the Hebrew Bible
  25. Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South
  26. The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
  27. The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
  28. From printing presses to Facebook feeds: What yesterday’s witch hunts have in common with today’s misinformation crisis
  29. Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia
  30. Quantum scheme protects videos from prying eyes and tampering
  31. Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups
  32. As wrestling fans reel from the sudden death of Hulk Hogan, a cardiologist explains how to live long and healthy − and avoid chronic disease
  33. Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
  34. How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers
  35. Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization
  36. What is personalized pricing, and how do I avoid it?
  37. Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
  38. The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response
  39. Roman Empire and the fall of Nero offer possible lessons for Trump about the cost of self-isolation
  40. Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions
  41. US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
  42. Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick
  43. More than 50% of Detroit students regularly miss class – and schools alone can’t solve the problem
  44. Gene Hackman had a will, but the public may never find out who inherits his $80M fortune
  45. Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
  46. To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies
  47. China’s arrests of boys’ love authors does not equate to a ‘gay erotica’ crackdown
  48. Too many em dashes? Weird words like ‘delves’? Spotting text written by ChatGPT is still more art than science
  49. Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond
  50. Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care