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Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes

  • Written by Dennis Doyle, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, University of Dayton
imageNewly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Attention now turns to what vision the first U.S. pope will...

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FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat

  • Written by Kevin M. Schultz, Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago
imagePresident Franklin D. Roosevelt, left, popularized the term 'liberal'; President Lyndon Johnson may have caused its demise.FDR: AFP/Getty; LBJ: Bettmann/Getty

If Donald Trump has taught Americans anything, it’s that political parties can shift positions on any number of issues and retain strong support. Republicans had once been aggressive...

Read more: FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing...

Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society

  • Written by Bruce J. MacFadden, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Florida
imageAs charismatic animals, sharks can stimulate interest in science, research and technology. Florida Museum (Kristin Grace photo)

It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn’t just for scientists. A component of many federal grants that support basic research requires that discoveries be shared with nonscientists. This component,...

Read more: Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society

Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?

  • Written by Richardson Dilworth, Professor of Politics, Drexel University
imageWill Larry Krasner, right, win a third term? Or will fellow Democrat Pat Dugan replace him?Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia Inquirer, left, and AP/Matt Rourke, right, via AP Photo

Philadelphia’s race for district attorney is one to watch in this odd-year election cycle, when there are neither national nor state elections in Pennsylvania, so tu...

Read more: Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?

How proposed changes to higher education accreditation could impact campus diversity efforts

  • Written by Jimmy Aguilar, PhD Candidate in Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California
imageAn executive order seeks to remove 'discriminatory ideology' in universities. Critics contend it politicizes the accreditation process.Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez via Getty Images

President Donald Trump on April 23, 2025, signed an executive order that aims to change the higher education accreditation process. It asks accrediting agencies to root...

Read more: How proposed changes to higher education accreditation could impact campus diversity efforts

When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting

  • Written by Elizabeth Hintz, Assistant Professor of Health Communication, University of Connecticut
imageMedical gaslighting stems from centuries of gender bias in medicine.SimpleImages/Moment via Getty Images

For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain can be constant, making everyday activities like sitting, riding a bicycle and even wearing underwear extremely uncomfortable. For many of these people – most of whom identify as...

Read more: When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of...

Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

  • Written by Christopher Halsch, Ecologist, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageDragonflies, just like bees and butterflies, face threats that humans can help prevent.Christopher Halsch

Insects are all around us – an ant on the sidewalk, a bee buzzing by, a butterfly floating on the breeze – and they shape the world we experience. They pollinate flowering plants, decompose waste, control pests, and are critical...

Read more: Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

Trump speaking poorly of other presidents is uncommon, but not unheard of, in American presidential history

  • Written by Peter Kastor, Professor of History & American Culture Studies, Washington University in St. Louis
imageWhile most former presidents do not speak out about their successors after they leave the White House, Donald Trump is not the first president to criticize his former political opponents while in office. Trigger Photo/Getty Images Plus

Former presidents don’t criticize their successors in public.

Or do they?

Former Presidents Bill Clinton,...

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Recycling asphalt pavement can help the environment − now scientists are putting the safety of recycled pavement to the test

  • Written by Jingtao Zhong, Ph.D. Student in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
imageThe composition of the asphalt mixture making up a road can determine how safe it is for cars to drive on. Tarik Seker/iStock via Getty Images Plus

More than 90% of paved roads in the U.S. are made of asphalt, which is constructed with nonrenewable materials such as petroleum. One way to make paving more sustainable is to recycle old pavement....

Read more: Recycling asphalt pavement can help the environment − now scientists are putting the safety of...

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes

  • Written by Mingyi Liu, Ph.D. student in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology

When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: “decentralized finance,” or “DeFi.”

With decentralized finance, people trade, borrow and earn interest on crypto assets...

Read more: Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500...

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  2. No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains
  3. Even with Pope Leo XIV in place, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’
  4. India-Pakistan strikes: 5 essential reads on decades of rivalry and tensions over Kashmir
  5. Was it a stone tool or just a rock? An archaeologist explains how scientists can tell the difference
  6. AI isn’t replacing student writing – but it is reshaping it
  7. Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions
  8. Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with ‘Salmonella’ in 1985 − as outbreaks rise in the US, lessons from this one remain true
  9. North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties
  10. Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide
  11. Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality
  12. Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US
  13. How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
  14. Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day
  15. Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
  16. From the moment he steps onto the balcony, each pope signals his style of leadership – here’s how Pope Leo XIV’s appearance compares with Pope Francis’ first
  17. A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
  18. How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
  19. Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
  20. Religious charter schools threaten to shift more money away from traditional public schools – and the Supreme Court is considering this idea
  21. Even judges appointed by Trump are ruling against him
  22. Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
  23. Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy
  24. Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
  25. Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects
  26. Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life
  27. Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury
  28. Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim dialogue and helped break down stereotypes
  29. Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm
  30. National security advisers manage decision-making as advocates or honest brokers
  31. A pope of the Americas: What Francis meant to 2 continents
  32. In Yemen, Trump risks falling into an ‘airpower trap’ that has drawn past US presidents into costly wars
  33. Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions
  34. Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming
  35. How was the Earth built?
  36. Philly’s forgotten history as a hub of anarchism with a thriving radical Yiddish press
  37. Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation case is more about individual rights than the Trump administration’s foreign policy
  38. What is the biggest gaffe, blooper or blunder that a recent president has made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is
  39. The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain
  40. Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build
  41. How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time – a computer scientist explains the technology behind streaming
  42. A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works − and what it means to suddenly lose a grant
  43. A law seeks to protect children from sex offenders − 20 years later, the jury is still out
  44. When presidents try to make peace: What Trump could learn from Teddy Roosevelt, Carter, Clinton and his own first term
  45. Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain
  46. Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue
  47. Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it
  48. Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality
  49. Fleeting fireflies illuminate Colorado summer nights − and researchers are watching
  50. What makes people flourish? A new survey of more than 200,000 people across 22 countries looks for global patterns and local differences