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Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia − $224B in unpaid care

  • Written by Amy Lastuka, Lead Research Scientist, University of Washington

About 5.5 million Americans live with dementia, requiring US$53 billion in annual medical spending on doctor visits, hospitalizations, medications, home health aides and nursing homes. But the true cost of dementia care in the U.S. is far higher because it relies heavily on unpaid care from family and friends.

I am a researcher who studies health...

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The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence

  • Written by Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton
imageMembers of law enforcement agencies search for shooting suspect Vance Boelter at a house on June 15, 2025, in Belle Plaine, Minn. AP Photo/George Walker IV

When shots rang out in Minnesota, targeting state Democratic politicians, the headlines quickly followed a familiar script: a mentally unstable suspect and the well-worn label “lone gunman....

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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology

  • Written by Gareth J. Fraser, Associate Professor of Evolutionary Developmental Biology, University of Florida
imageThe shark in 'Jaws' became a terrifying icon.Universal Pictures via Getty Images

The summer of 1975 was the summer of “Jaws.”

imageThe movie was adapted from a novel by Peter Benchley.Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The first blockbuster movie sent waves of panic and awe through audiences. “Jaws”...

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Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized

  • Written by James Foulds, Associate Professor of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
imageSomeone altered the AI chatbot Grok to make it insert text about a debunked conspiracy theory in unrelated responses.Cheng Xin/Getty Images

The AI chatbot Grok spent one day in May 2025 spreading debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, echoing views publicly voiced by Elon Musk, the founder of its parent...

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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions

  • Written by Allissa V. Richardson, Associate Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
imageSmartphone witnessing helped spur the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.AP Photo/Ethan Swope

It has been five years since May 25, 2020, when George Floyd gasped for air beneath the knee of a Minneapolis police officer at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. Five years since 17-year-old Darnella Frazier stood outside Cup Foods, raised her...

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Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot

  • Written by Alana L. Riso, Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights. Ten years ago, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case extended the right to marry to same-sex couples.

With 7.6% of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+, this decision continues to have an impact beyond legal benefits.

Marriage provides unique...

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Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite

  • Written by Sean Lawrence, Assistant Professor of History, West Virginia University
imageThe black-legged tick, or deer tick, _Ixodes scapularis_, can transmit Lyme disease and other health hazards.U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park.

Your fear is well-founded. Tick-borne diseases are the most...

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AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators

  • Written by Eve Bohnett, Assistant Scholar, Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, University of Florida
imageSnow leopards are hard to find and count, which makes protecting them difficult.zahoor salmi/Moment via Getty Images

Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across...

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Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes

  • Written by Agnes Mueller, Carol Kahn Strauss Fellow in Jewish Studies at the American Academy in Berlin, Professor of German and American Literature, University of South Carolina
imageA Muslim guest sits next to a Jewish one during an ordination ceremony at the Rykestrasse Synagogue in Berlin in September 2024.Omer Messinger/Getty Images

The consequences of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s war in Gaza have reverberated far beyond the zones of conflict.

In the United States, for example, a growing number of...

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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

  • Written by Jared Bahir Browsh, Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
imageMany film historians see 'Jaws' as the first true summer blockbuster.Steve Kagan/Getty Images

“Da, duh.”

Two simple notes – E and F – have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator.

And they largely have “Jaws” to thank.

Fifty years ago, Steven...

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  3. Gay Men’s Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic – providing a model for today
  4. US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran
  5. US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites
  6. Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too
  7. Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves
  8. Observers of workplace mistreatment react as strongly as the victims − at times with a surprising amount of victim blaming
  9. Precise measurement standards have revolutionized museum science, helping nail down where artifacts are from
  10. AI ‘reanimations’: Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries
  11. When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
  12. German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds
  13. A radical proposal to abolish state government and strengthen American democracy
  14. The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement
  15. Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report
  16. When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy − with trade-offs
  17. Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being
  18. The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential
  19. What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
  20. Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules
  21. Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
  22. Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
  23. Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7
  24. A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over
  25. Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes
  26. RNA has newly identified role: Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome
  27. Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
  28. Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk
  29. Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
  30. Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy
  31. What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal?
  32. Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI’s double-edged role in spotting abuse
  33. Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
  34. Southern Baptists’ call for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision is part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTQ+ people’s rights
  35. Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected
  36. Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
  37. Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent
  38. House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage
  39. RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations
  40. Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a change?
  41. US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
  42. Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
  43. AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define
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  45. AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
  46. Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet
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  49. From Washington’s burned letters to Trump’s missing transcripts, partial presidential records limit people’s full understanding of history
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