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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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Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

  • Written by John Rennie Short, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
imageA Philippine coast guard vessel patrols near Pagasa, part of the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea.Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

Malaysia has of...

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The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies

  • Written by Andrew Latham, Professor of Political Science, Macalester College
imageIsrael and Iran have long been locked in a path toward conflictJaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The latest escalation in the Middle East is in many ways the inevitable culmination of a long-simmering rivalry. Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons capability and Israel’s determination to stop that from happening meant that such an...

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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

  • Written by Sean G. Massey, Associate Professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageGMHC was the world’s first AIDS service organization. Sean Massey, CC BY-ND

The story of the AIDS movement isone ofregular people: students, bartenders, stay-at-home mothers, teachers, retired lawyers, immigrants, Catholic nuns, newly out gay men who had just arrived in New York, and many others. Some had lost friends or lovers. Some felt a...

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US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran

  • Written by Jeffrey Fields, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imagePeople observe fire and smoke from an Israeli airstrike on an oil depot in Tehran, Iran, on June 15, 2025. Stringer/Getty Images

Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades – at least since the U.S. helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The U.S. then supported...

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US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites

  • Written by Jeffrey Fields, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imagePeople observe fire and smoke from an Israeli airstrike on an oil depot in Tehran, Iran, on June 15, 2025. Stringer/Getty Images

With the U.S. bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran, relations between the two countries have arguably reached one of the lowest points in modern times. But the bad blood between the two countries isn’t new: The...

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