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Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down

  • Written by Emmy Betz, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imageHaving a conversation with someone at risk of suicide could make a big difference.fotostorm/GettyImages

Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, at 20.9 per 100,000 in 2023. Of the state’s 940 gun deaths that year, nearly 72% were by suicide.

Nationally, firearms are the leading cause of death for American youth ages 1 to...

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When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters

  • Written by Jeff Bachman, Associate Professor, Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service
imageThe 'Vietnam War' to some, the 'American War' to others. But why not the American-Vietnamese war?History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Is the conflict in Eastern Europe a “special military operation in Ukraine” or a “Russian invasion”? And when it comes to events in the Middle East, are we talking about the “I...

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Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing

  • Written by Valerie P. Hans, Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, Cornell University
imageWhen jurors aren't involved, rulings are less public − and private interests have more influence over outcomes.ftwitty/E+ via Getty Images

The right to trial by jury in criminal and civil cases is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It’s also a critically important way in which citizens can participate in democracy.

The French thinker...

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Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times

  • Written by Shiri Noy, Associate Professor of Sociology, Denison University
imageWomen, younger adults and LGBTQ+ people are most likely to look to the stars for guidance.We Are/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Scroll through TikTok, browse dating profiles or sit at a cafe, and you’ll often hear people reference their astrological sign. Someone might proudly claim their Leo energy; others joke that they would never date a...

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Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership - health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised

  • Written by Jordan Miller, Teaching Professor of Public Health, Arizona State University
imageVisible bullet holes in the CDC's venerable building speak volumes of the unfolding crisis. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long considered the nation’s – if not the world’s – premier public health organization, is mired in a crisis that not only threatens...

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US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board

  • Written by Mary Ellen O'Connell, Professor of Law and International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
imageThe moment before an alleged drug boat was hit in a targeted U.S. strike.@realDonaldTrump/Truth Social

The U.S. government is justifying its lethal destruction of a boat suspected of transporting illegal drugs in the Caribbean as an attack on “narco-terrorists.”

But as an expert on international law, I know that line of argument goes...

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Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go

  • Written by Jaime L. Kucinskas, Associate Professor of Sociology, Hamilton College
imageFederal civil servants work for a nonpartisan agency, not a specific administration.Kevin Carter/Getty Images

For many Americans, work is not just about earning a paycheck. It is a centerpiece of their lives, and they want their job to be meaningful.

Decades of research suggest this is true for most federal civil servants, who aim to serve not only...

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A first connection can make a big difference when it comes to sticking with a career

  • Written by Soon Hyeok Choi, Assistant Professor of Real Estate Finance, Rochester Institute of Technology

People often say that a single spark can light a fire.

In careers, that spark is often a person. It might be someone early in life who cracks open a door, offers encouragement, or quietly shows what success can look like. What’s less obvious is how profoundly that very first connection can shape everything that comes afterward.

Consider...

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Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it

  • Written by Sara Giordano, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kennesaw State University
imagePeople are at the heart of the scientific enterprise.Matteo Farinella, CC BY-NC

Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember the cells required for making babies: egg and sperm. Maybe you can picture a swarm of sperm cells battling each other in a race to be the first to penetrate the egg.

For decades,...

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How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia’s toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics

  • Written by Timothy J Lombardo, Associate Professor of History, University of South Alabama
imageMayor Frank Rizzo poses for a portrait on Jan. 3, 1977.Santi Visalli via Getty Images

In August 2025, the city of Philadelphia agreed to return a statue of Frank Rizzo to the supporters that commissioned the memorial in 1992.

The 2,000-pound bronze tribute to the former police commissioner-turned-mayor had stood in front of the city’s...

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  2. Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think
  3. How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims
  4. China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada
  5. AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world
  6. 5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you
  7. Green gruel? Pea soup? What Westerners thought of matcha when they tried it for the first time
  8. AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency
  9. No credit history? No problem − new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness
  10. From intention to impact: 3 ways men in leadership can build equitable workplaces that work for everyone
  11. 65,000 Pennsylvania kids have a parent in prison or jail − here’s what research says about the value of in-person visits
  12. China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict
  13. ‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people
  14. What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content
  15. How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade
  16. Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs
  17. Adding more green space to a campus is a simple, cheap and healthy way to help millions of stressed and depressed college students
  18. Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work
  19. AI has a hidden water cost − here’s how to calculate yours
  20. How to poop outdoors in a way that won’t harm the environment and other hikers
  21. Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm
  22. Are high school sports living up to their ideals?
  23. How does your body make poop?
  24. Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse
  25. We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them
  26. How the conservative Federalist Society will affect the Supreme Court for decades to come
  27. Earth-size stars and alien oceans – an astronomer explains the case for life around white dwarfs
  28. As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better experience
  29. American capitalism is being remade by state power
  30. FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children
  31. Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide
  32. When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in
  33. Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump
  34. Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt
  35. When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data
  36. Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved
  37. How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
  38. Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
  39. Trump’s firing of Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
  40. Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
  41. The US really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’
  42. Active Clubs are white supremacy’s new, dangerous frontier
  43. Squash has been played in Philly for 125 years − a sports psychologist explains why it’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets
  44. College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened
  45. Like Reagan, Trump is slashing US environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
  46. Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
  47. Israel’s killing of journalists follows a pattern of silencing Palestinian media that stretches back to 1967
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