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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics

  • Written by Alexander L. Metcalf, Associate Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, University of Montana
imageWolf reintroduction is often seen as a polarizing issue. Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images

Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues in the United States. The topic often conjures stark images of supporters versus opponents: celebratory wolf reintroductions to Yellowstone...

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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026

  • Written by Jennifer Morgan, Senior Fellow, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy and Climate Policy Lab, Tufts University
imageSolar power has been expanding quickly, but natural gas is also booming.Gerard Julien/AFP via Getty Images

Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.” The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy...

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2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage

  • Written by Shelley Inglis, Senior Visiting Scholar with the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University
imageExplosions are seen at Fort Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, Jan. 3, 2026. Luis Jaimes/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela and capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026, topped off months of military buildup and targeted strikes in the Caribbean Sea. It fulfills President Donald Trump’s...

Read more: 2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage

‘If you don’t like dark roast, this isn’t the coffee for you’: How exclusionary ads can win over the right customers

  • Written by Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum, Associate Teaching Professor, Florida International University

Imagine you are searching for a new mattress online and find something surprising. The retailer displays an ad featuring a “Mattress Comfort Scale” running from 1 (soft) to 10 (firm), followed by the message that if your firmness preference is at either end, this mattress is not for you. Wait … what? A retailer telling someone...

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‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!’ Iranian unrest is about more than the economy − protesters reject the Islamic Republic’s whole rationale

  • Written by Kamran Talattof, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, University of Arizona
imageThe aftermath of a protest in Hamedan, Iran, on Jan. 1, 2026. Mobina/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

A familiar slogan has echoed through the streets of variousIranian cities in recent days: “Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, I sacrifice my life for Iran.”

That phrase has been chanted at protests that have sprung up around Iran since...

Read more: ‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!’ Iranian unrest is about more than the economy − protesters reject the...

Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps

  • Written by Jenn Finders, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University
imageA 2024 Colorado report found that 40,000 parents either quit a job, turned down a job or significantly changed a job due to child care problems.Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Colorado is the sixth-least affordable state for child care in the nation. Costs for center-based care average 14% of a two-parent household’s median income and 45% of...

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Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students

  • Written by Lisa Bosman, Associate Professor of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Purdue University
imageShifts to remote learning during the pandemic showed that there are some benefits for science students undertaking internships.SolStock/Getty Images

Many engineering and science undergraduates are approaching January application deadlines for prestigious summer internships and study abroad programs – or, in some cases, a spot in the National...

Read more: Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up...

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes

  • Written by Ray Madoff, Professor of Law, Boston College
imageSometimes, very rich people approach philanthropy with a degree of whimsy.tiero/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Law professor Ray Madoff is the co-founder and director of the Boston College Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good. In an interview with Emily Schwartz Greco, The Conversation U.S. philanthropy and nonprofits editor, Madoff sums up some...

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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges

  • Written by Laura Baehr, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University
imageDaily movement and regular strength training support healthy aging.kali9.iStock via Getty Images Plus

One in five Philadelphians are age 60 or older, and the city’s senior population has been growing for at least the past decade.

I’m a Philly-based physical therapist and researcher who studies how to boost physical activity for seniors...

Read more: Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but...

Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust

  • Written by Brandon Rottinghaus, Professor of Political Science, University of Houston
imageDonald Trump waits in court during proceedings over a business records violation. He was convicted, but Trump and his supporters dismissed the case as a partisan attack.Mary Altaffer/AP

Donald Trump joked in 2016 that he could “stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody” and not lose support. In 2024, after two impeachments a...

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  3. The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
  4. How museums can help rebuild trust in a divided America
  5. Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
  6. Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
  7. How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goes into a successful special op
  8. 5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region
  9. A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented
  10. I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
  11. Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers
  12. West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
  13. LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety
  14. LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety – schools can do much more to teach it
  15. Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026
  16. What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year
  17. The ‘sacred’ pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers
  18. AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026
  19. Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
  20. Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
  21. New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
  22. Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress
  23. Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections
  24. West Antarctica’s history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent’s ‘catastrophic’ geology
  25. How the ‘slayer rule’ might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife
  26. The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America
  27. From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill
  28. As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’
  29. How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids – a child psychologist’s tips for making magic and avoiding tears
  30. The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab
  31. Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
  32. People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
  33. Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever
  34. Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes?
  35. Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows
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  37. It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
  38. I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists
  39. As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
  40. RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule – but its safety record is already decades long
  41. Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq
  42. Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget
  43. Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience
  44. Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
  45. With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?
  46. What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels
  47. Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work
  48. There’s little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings
  49. Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AI
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