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Why some Indians want to change the country's name to 'Bharat'

  • Written by Phillip M. Carter, Professor of Linguistics and English, Florida International University
imageIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes delegates to the G20 leaders summit in front of a placard reading 'Bharat,' the Hindi word for 'India.'Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

When India invited delegates attending the G20 summit in September 2023 to dinner with “the President of Bharat,” rather than “the President of India,”...

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Loud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears

  • Written by Cory Portnuff, Assistant Clinical Professor of Audiology and Clinical Audiologist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imageMany movies reach sound levels of 85 decibels and beyond.GoodLifeStudio/E+ via Getty Images

Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not realize it while it’s happening, but ongoing exposure to loud sounds at these venues can damage your hearing.

Our ears are highly sensitive to loud noise. Even very short...

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Why separating fact from fiction is critical in teaching US slavery

  • Written by Eric Gable, Professor of Anthropology, University of Mary Washington
imageA Black actor in 1974 impersonating an enslaved man in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.George Bryant/Toronto Star via Getty Images

Of all the debate over teaching U.S. slavery, it is one sentence of Florida’s revised academic standards that has provoked particular ire: “Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some...

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What are APIs? A computer scientist explains the data sockets that make digital life possible

  • Written by Tam Nguyen, Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Dayton
imageUnder the hood of your digital life, APIs are making connections.Library of Congress

APIs, or application programming interfaces, are the gateways to the digital world. They link a wide array of software applications and systems. APIs facilitate communication between different software systems, and so power everything from social media –...

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Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk

  • Written by Apparao Rao, Professor of Physics, Clemson University
imageIn June 2023, a fire started at this e-bike shop in New York City and spread to upper floors of the building.AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous. Compared with the lead-acid versions that have dominated the battery market for decades, lithium-ion batteries can charge faster and...

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This Christian text you've never heard of, The Shepherd of Hermas, barely mentions Jesus − but it was a favorite of early Christians far and wide

  • Written by Chance Bonar, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Humanities, Tufts University
image"Italian Coast Scene with Ruined Tower," by 19th century American painter Thomas ColeNational Gallery of Art

People usually think about the Bible as a book with a fixed number of texts within its pages: 24 books in the Jewish version of the Bible; 66 for Protestants; 73 for Catholics; 81 if you’re Ethiopian Orthodox.

Writings that didn’t...

Read more: This Christian text you've never heard of, The Shepherd of Hermas, barely mentions Jesus − but it...

Microphone check − 5 ways that music education is changing

  • Written by Clint Randles, Professor of Music Education, University of South Florida
imageMusic education has evolved and now includes more popular music genres, such as hip-hop.Maskot, Maskot Bildbyrå AB/Maskot via Getty Images

Music education – which traditionally has been heavily reliant on large ensembles and classical music – is changing with the times. Not since the introduction of the school wind ensemble in the...

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Remote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study

  • Written by Joseph K. Nwankpa, Associate Professor of Information Systems & Analytics, Miami University
imageRemote workers lack the same institutional cyber protection as their in-office colleagues.Maskot/Getty Images

Workers who telecommute tend to be more aware of cybersecurity threats than those who spend most of their time in a physical office and are more likely to take action to ward them off, according to our new peer-reviewed study.

Our findings...

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Implants like pacemakers and insulin pumps often fail because of immune attacks − stopping them could make medical devices safer and longer-lasting

  • Written by Kellen Chen, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Arizona
imageForeign body responses can cause insulin pumps to degrade.Click_and_Photo/iStock via Getty Images

Biomedical implants – such as pacemakers, breast implants and orthopedic hardware like screws and plates to replace broken bones – have improved patient outcomes across a wide range of diseases. However, many implants fail because the body...

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Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what's next for these zones?

  • Written by John Rennie Short, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
imageA sign advertises retail spaces for lease at Union Square in San Francisco on June 21, 2023.AP Photo/Eric Risberg

The hollowing out of U.S. cities’ office and commercial cores is a national trend with serious consequences for millions of Americans. As more people have stayed home following the COVID-19 pandemic, foot traffic has fallen. Major...

Read more: Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what's next for these zones?

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  1. The Supreme Court's originalists have taken over − here's how they interpret the Constitution
  2. Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds
  3. Nazi Germany had admirers among American religious leaders – and white supremacy fueled their support
  4. Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles tear resurfaces questions about player safety on artificial turf
  5. 4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges
  6. Biases against Black-sounding first names can lead to discrimination in hiring, especially when employers make decisions in a hurry − new research
  7. Educators say student misconduct has increased − but progressive reforms or harsher punishments alone won't fix the problem
  8. The Federal Reserve held off hiking interest rates − it may still be too early to start popping the corks
  9. Wildfire risk is soaring for low-income, elderly and other vulnerable populations in California, Washington and Oregon
  10. How local police could help prevent another January 6th-style insurrection
  11. What can board games teach students about climate change?
  12. Take a break from your screen and look at plants − botanizing is a great way to engage with life around you
  13. Tinmel – Morocco's medieval shrine and mosque – is one of the historic casualties of the earthquake
  14. AI won't be replacing your priest, minister, rabbi or imam any time soon
  15. Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world
  16. What are 'mule addresses'? Criminologists explain how vacant properties serve as depots for illegal online purchases
  17. Racial trauma has profound mental health consequence - a Black clinical psychologist explains and offers 5 ways to heal
  18. India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China − even as Biden claims that's not his goal
  19. Desert dust storms carry human-made toxic pollutants, and the health risk extends indoors
  20. Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety
  21. What are the liberal arts? A literature scholar explains
  22. 'Big Bang of Numbers' – The Conversation's book club explores how math alone could create the universe with author Manil Suri
  23. US autoworkers launch historic strike: 3 questions answered
  24. Alzheimer's disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all
  25. The president loves ice cream, and a senator has a new girlfriend – these personal details may seem trivial, but can help reduce political polarization
  26. Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran
  27. As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor
  28. The importance of shining a light on hidden toxic histories
  29. Heating and cooling space habitats isn't easy -- one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution
  30. The complex chemistry behind America's spirit – how bourbon gets its distinctive taste and color
  31. What is USB-C? A computer engineer explains the one device connector to rule them all
  32. A constitutional revolution is underway at the Supreme Court, as the conservative supermajority rewrites basic understandings of the roots of US law
  33. Why China’s real estate crisis should make the global travel industry nervous
  34. CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered
  35. Republicans call for impeachment inquiry into Biden -- a process the founders intended to deter abuse of power as well as remove from office
  36. US response to Gabon and Niger coups suggests need for a new West Africa policy in Washington
  37. Antisemitism on Elon Musk's X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
  38. Looking for your 'calling'? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work
  39. How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19? 4 questions answered
  40. 30 years after Arafat-Rabin handshake, clear flaws in Oslo Accords doomed peace talks to failure
  41. Quantum information science is rarely taught in high school – here's why that matters
  42. Can animals give birth to twins?
  43. How does fever help fight infections? There's more to it than even some scientists realize
  44. Ancient texts depict all kinds of people, not just straight and cis ones – this college course looks at LGBTQ sexuality and gender in Egypt, Greece and Rome
  45. Marrakech artisans – who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before – are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation
  46. Philadelphia police rarely release body camera videos − here's why it happened in the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry
  47. Ukraine's push for NATO membership is rooted in its European past – and its future
  48. Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
  49. The beautiful pessimism at the heart of Jimmy Buffett's music
  50. Why managers’ attempts to empower their employees often fail – and even lead to unethical behavior