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Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

  • Written by Rachel Meade, Lecturer of Political Science, Boston University
imageRobert F. Kennedy Jr., a onetime Democrat, endorsed Trump on Aug. 23, 2024, after ending his independent presidential bid.AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in the new administration. The idea of Trump, a Republican, appointing Kennedy to his cabinet would have...

Read more: Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race

  • Written by W. Joseph Campbell, Professor Emeritus of Communication, American University School of Communication
imageCNN's Magic Wall map with U.S. presidential results is seen on a mobile phone on Nov. 7, 2024. Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

An oracle erred badly. The most impressive results were turned in by a little-known company in Brazil. A nagging problem reemerged, and some media critics turned profane in their assessments.

So it went for...

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Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications

  • Written by Karly Sarita Ford, Associate Professor of Education and Sociology, Penn State
imageMore students are listing 'race unknown' on their college applications. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images

When the Supreme Court struck down race-based admissions at American colleges and universities just over a year ago, many predicted U.S. campuses would become much less diverse. But in part due to students who decide not to disclose...

Read more: Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden...

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

  • Written by Xinyu Huang, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina
imageFlooded cars in Clearwater, Fla., after the arrival of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused dozens...

Read more: Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

  • Written by Angie Brown, Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University
imageKnee problems can hinder mobility and erode your quality of life.Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty Images

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the...

Read more: Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment...

As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space

  • Written by Mark Boslough, Research Associate Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico
imageThis image of a Taurid fireball was taken in 2014 by NASA's All Sky Fireball Network in Tullahoma, Tenn.NASA

With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for what could be a celestial treat – you might see shooting stars, and maybe even fireballs, the biggest and brightest meteors.

As the full moon begins to wane...

Read more: As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential...

Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes

  • Written by Sarguru Subash, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University
imageCertain strains of _E. coli_ can outcompete disease-causing microbes for resources.NIAID/Flickr, CC BY-SA

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans.

These infections are typically treated with...

Read more: Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful...

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

  • Written by Angguntari Ceria Sari, Lecturer in International Relations, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
imagePresident of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto meets his U.S. counterpart. But is the distance between the two countries set to widen?by Alex Wong/Getty Images

It’s been a whirlwind week for Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. On Nov. 9, he was breaking bread with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; three days later he was sitting down with President Joe...

Read more: Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the...

Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition

  • Written by Aarin-Conrad Allen, Ph.D. Candidate in Marine Sciences, Florida International University
imageResearchers believe a decline in seagrass is leaving manatees malnourished.Dave Fleetham/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators.

And yet, these charismatic mammals face numerous threats.

Manatees are struck by vessels in busy waterways across the state, and a majo...

Read more: Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source,...

Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years

  • Written by Jonathan Krasner, Associate Professor of Jewish Education Research, Brandeis University
imageMembers of Mu Beta Chi, a Jewish fraternity, at the University of Minnesota in 1936. Upper Midwest Jewish Archives, University of Minnesota, CC BY-ND

When Eliza arrived on her West Coast college campus in the fall of 2020, building community was difficult due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Yet over time she forged a network of friends, anchored...

Read more: Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years

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  2. 3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
  3. Hundreds of 19th-century skulls collected in the name of medical science tell a story of who mattered and who didn’t
  4. Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments
  5. Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals
  6. Asking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity?
  7. Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning
  8. One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows
  9. Informal safety nets help many Americans with expenses – people at all income levels benefit from this ‘financial interdependence’
  10. US states are finally starting to put in place protections for the kids of family vloggers
  11. Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
  12. Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
  13. Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
  14. In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
  15. Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
  16. 3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia
  17. Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on
  18. Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is
  19. Here’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
  20. Most US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
  21. Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
  22. Missing link to Snowball Earth history emerges from some unusual rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak
  23. Evidence from Snowball Earth found in ancient rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak – it’s a missing link
  24. Soaring inflation helped lead Trump to victory – here’s why some of his policies might drive prices higher again
  25. Trump voters said they were angry about the economy – many of them had a point
  26. I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
  27. Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?
  28. How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology
  29. How updated Vatican rules on validating supernatural appearances of Mary will affect the famed pilgrimage site of Medjugorje
  30. Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it may be more about greenwashing than helping the climate
  31. Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
  32. ‘Inflation is radioactive’: Trump’s victory is part of a global populist wave of voters throwing out incumbents
  33. Voters in Arab American strongholds likely tipped Michigan in Trump’s favor
  34. Pennsylvania will keep its divided legislature thanks to split-ticket voters
  35. Boeing workers secure big gains after strike, but the future for organized labor under Trump is uncertain
  36. What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?
  37. What’s the ‘standard deduction’? An accounting expert explains how it simplifies tax filing and saves most Americans money
  38. Trump’s plans to extend tax cuts and slash red tape will likely spur economic growth − but there’s a cost
  39. Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way
  40. Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being
  41. 10 states had abortion measures on the ballot – where they passed, where they failed, and what it all means
  42. Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers
  43. The election is over − but what is a ‘lame duck’ anyway?
  44. Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually
  45. New Apostolic Reformation evangelicals see Trump as God’s warrior in their battle to win America from satanic forces and Christianize it
  46. How Trump might target DACA recipients and other immigrant groups
  47. How Trump won Pennsylvania − and what the numbers from key counties show about the future of a pivotal swing state
  48. What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change
  49. The 4 ‘ashramas’ of Hinduism and what they can teach us about aging gracefully
  50. Religions talk about the value of humility − but it can be especially hard for clergy to practice what they preach