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Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone

  • Written by Zdravka Tzankova, Associate Professor of the Practice in Climate & Environmental Studies, Vanderbilt University
imageReplacing windows and adding a heat pump in place of a furnace can save energy, reducing emissions.Tristan Spinski for The Washington Post via Getty Images

Under pressure from customers and investors, many U.S. companies have pledged to voluntarily reduce their impact on the climate. But that doesn’t always mean they’re cutting their...

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Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

  • Written by Yekaterina Bezrukova, Associate Professor Organization and Human Resources, University at Buffalo
imageDiversity training programs had positive results when they implemented skills training and role-playing, according to a new study.Mikolette/Getty Images

Despite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They’re everywhere.

But our recent update on the state...

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Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers

  • Written by SherRhonda Gibbs, Dean, Division of Business and Economics, Morehouse College
imageDaymond John and Tracee Ellis Ross attend Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Apollo Theater on Oct. 22, 2022, in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty Images

It’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.

Research shows that Black startup founders face significant, racially specific...

Read more: Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers

Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities

  • Written by James Harper, Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering Design, University of Colorado Boulder
imageA latrine shelter with a floodwater mark about 4 feet above ground level, leading to toilet dysfunction, in Kampong Thom province, Cambodia.Author supplied/iDE Cambodia, CC BY

Everyone knows that climate change has consequences, such as a higher likelihood of severe floods, hurricanes and droughts. But here’s a lesser-known problem: Climate...

Read more: Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

  • Written by Rinanda Shaleha, Doctoral student in the College of Health and Human Development, Penn State
imageWhat you do on your screens matters as much as how much time you spend on them.Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their...

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The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain

  • Written by Kerry Hegarty, Associate Professor of Film Studies, Miami University
imageToni Collette, right, and Milly Shapiro in 'Hereditary' (2018).IMDB

Horror films draw us into a world where our deepest anxieties are laid bare. They illuminate the darker recesses of the human psyche – ones that we often prefer to ignore.

And some of the most unsettling things we can imagine, it seems, are not zombies or aliens or demons, but...

Read more: The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain

What Ukraine can now do with longer-range US missiles − and how that could affect the course of the war

  • Written by Benjamin Jensen, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Marine Corps University School of Advanced Warfighting; Scholar-in-Residence, American University School of International Service
imageU.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Oval Office on Sept. 26, 2024.Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

The outgoing Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.- supplied longer-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia territory, according to reports citing White House officials.

The move comes...

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Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president

  • Written by Dakota Rudesill, Associate Professor of Law; Senior Faculty Fellow, Mershon Center for International Security Studies, The Ohio State University
imageFormer President Donald Trump exits the courthouse after being found guilty of 34 felonies in May 2024.Seth Wenig-Pool/Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump is the president-elect. He is also a convicted felon, thanks to a jury verdict after a trial in New York state court for a hush money conspiracy before he became president the first time.

No...

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Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

  • Written by Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, Ross School of Business, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan
imageHurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024.Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton, but across the country.

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, homeowners insurance increased...

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Robo price-fixing: Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents

  • Written by Roger Alford, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame
imageLandlords don't have to communicate directly to collude on rental prices.AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Of all the reasons it could be hard to pay rent each month, did you have an algorithm-powered illegal cartel on your list?

Millions of people across the United States are paying far more rent than they can reasonably afford, with rental housing prices...

Read more: Robo price-fixing: Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords...

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  1. From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
  2. Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
  3. Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing
  4. Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving
  5. Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
  6. Dorothy Allison was an authentic voice for the poor, capturing the beauty, humor and pain of working-class life in America
  7. Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did
  8. Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race
  9. Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications
  10. Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
  11. Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
  12. As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space
  13. Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes
  14. Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing
  15. Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
  16. Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years
  17. Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect
  18. 3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
  19. Hundreds of 19th-century skulls collected in the name of medical science tell a story of who mattered and who didn’t
  20. Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments
  21. Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals
  22. Asking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity?
  23. Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning
  24. One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows
  25. Informal safety nets help many Americans with expenses – people at all income levels benefit from this ‘financial interdependence’
  26. US states are finally starting to put in place protections for the kids of family vloggers
  27. Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
  28. Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
  29. Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
  30. In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
  31. Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
  32. 3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia
  33. Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on
  34. Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is
  35. Here’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
  36. Most US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
  37. Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
  38. Missing link to Snowball Earth history emerges from some unusual rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak
  39. Evidence from Snowball Earth found in ancient rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak – it’s a missing link
  40. Soaring inflation helped lead Trump to victory – here’s why some of his policies might drive prices higher again
  41. Trump voters said they were angry about the economy – many of them had a point
  42. I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
  43. Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?
  44. How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology
  45. How updated Vatican rules on validating supernatural appearances of Mary will affect the famed pilgrimage site of Medjugorje
  46. Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it may be more about greenwashing than helping the climate
  47. Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
  48. ‘Inflation is radioactive’: Trump’s victory is part of a global populist wave of voters throwing out incumbents
  49. Voters in Arab American strongholds likely tipped Michigan in Trump’s favor
  50. Pennsylvania will keep its divided legislature thanks to split-ticket voters