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Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state

  • Written by Shao Lin, Professor of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York
imageUltrafine particles stem from a variety of natural and human-made sources, including vehicle exhaust. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.

Our study...

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Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home

  • Written by Ernesto Castañeda, Professor, American University
imageMigrant workers pick strawberries during harvest south of San Francisco, Calif. Visions of America/Joe Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has...

Read more: Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home

For many Latter-day Saints, America has a special relationship with God − but Christian nationalism is a step too far

  • Written by Nicholas Shrum, Doctoral Student in Religious Studies, University of Virginia
imagePatriotism and faith can weave together in complicated ways − but when does that count as 'Christian nationalism'?RiverNorthPhotography/iStock via Getty Images Plus

On the verge of the 2024 elections, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are ramping up their campaigns in Arizona and Nevada. Beyond being considered swing states, the two have...

Read more: For many Latter-day Saints, America has a special relationship with God − but Christian...

Colorado’s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice ‘a right’ when it already is – an expert in educational policy explains the disconnect

  • Written by Christopher Lubienski, Professor of Education Policy, Indiana University

In November, Colorado voters will decide whether the state’s constitution should be amended to specify a right to school choice.

But school choice is already guaranteed by state statute and federal courts. So why is this initiative being posed at all?

Even the initiative’s backers acknowledge that Colorado already has “one of the...

Read more: Colorado’s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice ‘a right’ when it already is – an expert in...

Having the ‘right’ friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties

  • Written by Brad Cannon, Assistant Professor of Finance, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageA study finds that making friends with wealthy individuals plays an important role in shaping financial behaviors.Nicola Katie/Getty Images

Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you’ll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored.

My colleagues...

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Harris and Trump differ widely on gun rights, death penalty and other civil liberties questions

  • Written by Donovan A. Watts, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Auburn University
imageThe Bill of Rights secures key liberties for U.S. citizens against the government's power.U.S. Congress via Wikimedia Commons

As the election nears, voters are considering the two leading presidential candidates’ records on a wide range of issues, including civil liberties – a broad term used to describe the constitutionally protected...

Read more: Harris and Trump differ widely on gun rights, death penalty and other civil liberties questions

What’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future

  • Written by Therèsa M. Winge, Fashion Professor, Michigan State University
imageKamala Harris and Donald Trump have very different policy positions and political approaches − as well as fashion choices. Jacquelyn Martin/pool/AFP via Getty Images and Win McNamee/Getty Images

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump could not be more different – and this split between them...

Read more: What’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their...

North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult

  • Written by Christopher A. Cooper, Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs, Western Carolina University
imageLt. Gov. Mark Robinson shares the stage with former U.S. President Donald Trump during a 2022 rally in Selma, N.C.Allison Joyce/Getty Images

For all its prominence as a key battleground state, North Carolina hasn’t done much swinging in U.S. presidential elections.

The last time a majority of North Carolinians voted for a Democratic candidate...

Read more: North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more...

This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone

  • Written by Ishita Chordia, Ph.D. Candidate in Information Science, University of Washington
imageMural by artist Chris Wright on Metropolitan Avenue in East Atlanta.Art Rudick/Atlanta Street Art Map, CC BY-ND

Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 though 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about use of public space and how...

Read more: This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving...

Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

  • Written by Neil K R Sehgal, PhD Student in Computer & Information Science, University of Pennsylvania
imageA statue of Jefferson Davis, second from left, is on display in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington. A slaveholder, Davis represented Mississippi in the Senate and House before the American Civil War.AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File

The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides.

Some argue that slavery...

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  1. Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
  2. Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
  3. How beef became a marker of American identity
  4. Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have
  5. Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
  6. As more Americans go ‘no contact’ with their parents, they live out a dilemma at the heart of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
  7. How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don’t answer the phone
  8. Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain
  9. Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
  10. Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
  11. Victorian ghost photographs amused viewers with spooky thrills
  12. Civilian support for military coups isn’t a bug – it’s a feature
  13. On Ukraine, candidate Trump touts his role as dealmaker while Harris sticks with unwavering support
  14. Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected
  15. Nebraska Democrats hope Omaha will be a ‘blue dot’ on the state’s red electoral map − and their lawn sign is a vibe
  16. The whip-poor-will has been an omen of death for centuries − what happened to this iconic bird of American horror?
  17. Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers
  18. Presidential election could help decide fate of the 70,000 Afghans living temporarily in the US
  19. Aurora and Springfield aren’t the first cities to become flash points in US immigration debate − here’s what happened in other places used as political soapboxes
  20. Election officials are hard at work to deliver fair, secure and accurate elections – despite a constant flow of attacks
  21. ‘Childless cat ladies’ have long contributed to the welfare of American children − and the nation
  22. Wild animals can experience trauma and adversity too − as ecologists, we came up with an index to track how it affects them
  23. More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
  24. Tracking vampire worms with machine learning − using AI to diagnose schistosomiasis before the parasites causing it hatch in your blood
  25. Could fungi actually cause a zombie apocalypse?
  26. Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world − here’s the psychology of why
  27. During the American Revolution, Brits weren’t just facing off against white Protestant Christians − US patriots are diverse and have been since Day 1
  28. Hemingway, after the hurricane
  29. What the history of blasphemy laws in the US and the fight for religious freedom can teach us today
  30. AI, cryptocurrencies and data privacy: Comparing the Trump and Harris records on technology regulation
  31. To make nuclear fusion a reliable energy source one day, scientists will first need to design heat- and radiation-resilient materials
  32. MicroRNA − a new Nobel laureate describes the scientific process of discovering these tiny molecules that turn genes on and off
  33. Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research
  34. Aquaculture could harm animal welfare or protect it, depending on what species the farms raise
  35. Black Myth: Wukong – how China’s gaming revolution is fueling its tech power
  36. Bouncing between war-torn countries: Displacement in Lebanon and Syria highlights cyclical nature of cross-border refuge
  37. What is Chabad-Lubavitch? A Jewish studies scholar explains
  38. Overseas US voters get ignored by political campaigns − but could be crucial supporters
  39. Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done
  40. How to be a boss at giving performance reviews
  41. Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm-surge and tidal flooding − entirely caused by humans
  42. What is Temporary Protected Status? A global migration expert explains why the US offers some foreign nationals temporary protection
  43. 4 ways AI can be used and abused in the 2024 election, from deepfakes to foreign interference
  44. Presidential elections provide opportunities to teach about power, proportions and percentages
  45. Socially distanced layout of the world’s oldest cities helped early civilization evade diseases
  46. Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows
  47. On crime and justice, Trump and Harris records differ widely
  48. ‘Childless cat ladies’ is a political catchphrase that doesn’t match reality − Democrats and Republicans have similar demographics and experiences when it comes to parenthood
  49. People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
  50. How dogs were implicated during the Salem witch trials