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Hurricane Melissa turned sharply to devastate Jamaica − how forecasters knew where it was headed

  • Written by Ethan Murray, Postdoctoral Researcher, NOAA Hurricane Research Division, University of Colorado Boulder
imageHigh-level steering winds sent Hurricane Melissa on a sharp turn directly into Jamaica on Oct. 28, 2025.Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies/University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hurricane Melissa grew into one of the most powerful Atlantic tropical cyclones in recorded history on Oct. 28, 2025, hitting western Jamaica with 185 mph...

Read more: Hurricane Melissa turned sharply to devastate Jamaica − how forecasters knew where it was headed

Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

  • Written by Ann M. Murphy, Professor of Law, Gonzaga University
imageUnder church law, Catholic priests are forbidden from breaking the 'seal of confession.' Miguel Sotomayor/Moment via Getty Images

For months, a Washington state bill generated controversy over two critical interests: protecting children from abuse and protecting the freedom of religion.

Signed by the governor in May 2025, SB 5375 designated clergy...

Read more: Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of...

How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to its founder

  • Written by John Haddad, Professor of American Studies, Penn State
imageHershey's chocolates are made in Hershey, Pa., a town once considered an industrial utopia. Gary Burke/Moment Collection via Getty Images

Walk into any grocery store to stock up for Halloween and you will discover that, for chocolate treats, you have two basic choices:

Will it be Mars or Hershey?

I often buy both, but that is beside the point. The...

Read more: How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to...

CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely compromised by Trump cuts

  • Written by Greta Massetti, Professor of Population Health Sciences, Georgia State University
imageMotor vehicle crashes kill more than 40,000 people in the U.S. every year. Cavan Images/Getty Images

Much has been written about the unprecedented impact that the second Trump administration has had on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from massive job cuts and entire programs being wiped out to leadership shake-ups and the undermining...

Read more: CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely...

Agricultural drones are taking off globally, saving farmers time and money

  • Written by Ben Belton, Professor of International Development, Michigan State University
imageA farmer in China operates a drone to spray fertilizer on fields.Wang Huabin/VCG via Getty Images

Drones have become integrated into everyday life over the past decade – in sectors as diverse as entertainment, health care and construction. They have also begun to transform the way people grow food.

In a new study published in the journal...

Read more: Agricultural drones are taking off globally, saving farmers time and money

More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername

  • Written by LaShawn Harris, Associate Professor of History, Michigan State University
imageNew York City has a long history of police using violence to control people experiencing mental health crises.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

When people with mental health problems are in crisis, police often are the first responders. Since many officers have little to no training on how to assess or treat mental illness, these situations...

Read more: More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still...

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

  • Written by Jason Reed, Associate Teaching Professor of Finance, University of Notre Dame
imageThe shutdown has closed off some of the Fed’s key economic data taps. picture alliance/Getty Images

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

In ordinary times, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee, which usually meets...

Read more: Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data

  • Written by Jason Reed, Associate Teaching Professor of Finance, University of Notre Dame
imageMarkets were expecting the Fed to cut rates a quarter point. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

In ordinary times, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee, which usually meets eight times a year,...

Read more: Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data

Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for

  • Written by Brad Reisfeld, Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Public Health, Colorado State University
imageMolds on foods produce a range of microbial toxins and biochemical byproducts that can be harmful.JulieAlexK/iStock via Getty Images

When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food.

But the line...

Read more: Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch...

Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts

  • Written by Roshanak (Roshi) Nateghi, Associate Professor of Sustainability, Georgetown University
imageLarge-capacity electrical wires carry power from one place to another around the nation.Stephanie Tacy/NurPhoto via Getty Images

The Trump administration’s widespread cancellation and freezing of clean energy funding is also hitting essential work to improve the nation’s power grid. That includes investments in grid modernization,...

Read more: Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts

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  1. Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future
  2. The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
  3. AI reveals which predators chewed ancient humans’ bones – challenging ideas on which ‘Homo’ species was the first tool-using hunter
  4. How the Philadelphia Art Museum is reinventing itself for the Instagram age
  5. AI chatbots are becoming everyday tools for mundane tasks, use data shows
  6. Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach
  7. Why the Trump administration’s comparison of antifa to violent terrorist groups doesn’t track
  8. Xi-Trump summit: Trade, Taiwan and Russia still top agenda for China and US presidents – 6 years after last meeting
  9. How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports
  10. The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing
  11. An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself
  12. AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?
  13. Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall
  14. Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers
  15. What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs
  16. Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market
  17. Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years
  18. Dinosaur ‘mummies’ help scientists visualize the fleshy details of these ancient animals
  19. The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis
  20. Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research
  21. Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage
  22. Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
  23. Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics
  24. You’ve just stolen a priceless artifact – what happens next?
  25. 2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation
  26. Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country
  27. Surrealism is better known for its strangeness than the radical politics and revolutionary ambitions of its creators
  28. Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking
  29. Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
  30. Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
  31. James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case
  32. 1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
  33. A flexible lens controlled by light-activated artificial muscles promises to let soft machines see
  34. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research
  35. Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight
  36. Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country’s economy
  37. The disgraceful history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States
  38. College faculty are under pressure to say and do the right thing – the stress also trickles down to students
  39. Can AI keep students motivated, or does it do the opposite?
  40. Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem
  41. King, pope, Jedi, Superman: Trump’s social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur political reality
  42. Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power
  43. When it comes to Ukraine peace negotiations, it’s all over the map
  44. Gender is not an ideology – but conservative groups know learning about it empowers people to think for themselves
  45. Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured − here’s what to do before the next fire
  46. Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use
  47. Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
  48. Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
  49. Rethinking polygamy – new research upends conventional thinking about the advantages of monogamous marriage
  50. Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp