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Calls for a 'green' Ramadan revive Islam's long tradition of sustainability and care for the planet

  • Written by Noorzehra Zaidi, Assistant Professor of HIstory, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
imagePlastic, yes. But at least the bottles are being reused.Marwan Naamani/AFP via Getty Images)

For many Muslims breaking fast in mosques around the world this Ramadan, something will be missing: plastics.

The communal experience of iftars – the after-sunset meal that brings people of the faith together during the holy month starting on March 22,...

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In a Roman villa at the center of a nasty inheritance dispute, a Caravaggio masterpiece is hidden from the public

  • Written by Monika Schmitter, Professor and Chair of History of Art and Architecture, UMass Amherst
imageVilla Aurora in Rome, which houses works by Caravaggio and Guercino, is up for sale. Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images

I teach Italian Renaissance and Baroque art, so when I was visiting Rome in January 2023, how could I not try to see a notorious villa that was up for sale and involved in a nasty inheritance dispute?

The Villa Aurora, named for...

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In a Roman villa at the center of a nasty inheritance dispute, a Caravaggio masterpiece is hidden from the public

  • Written by Monika Schmitter, Professor and Chair of History of Art and Architecture, UMass Amherst
imageVilla Aurora in Rome, which houses works by Caravaggio and Guercino, is up for sale. Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images

I teach Italian Renaissance and Baroque art, so when I was visiting Rome in January 2023, how could I not try to see a notorious villa that was up for sale and involved in a nasty inheritance dispute?

The Villa Aurora, named for...

Read more: In a Roman villa at the center of a nasty inheritance dispute, a Caravaggio masterpiece is hidden...

What does 'moral hazard' mean? A scholar of financial regulation explains why it's risky for the government to rescue banks

  • Written by Cassandra Jones Havard, Professor of Law, University of South Carolina
imageA real payload.tiero/iStock via Getty Images Plus

“Moral hazard” refers to the risks that someone or something becomes more inclined to take because they have reason to believe that an insurer will cover the costs of any damages.

The concept describes financial recklessness. It has its roots in the advent of private insurance companies a...

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Ramadan finds greater recognition in America's public schools

  • Written by Amaarah DeCuir, Senior Professorial Lecturer in Education, American University
imageMuslim students may request special accommodations during the Islamic month of fasting.mkitina4 via Getty Images

Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting – is set to begin on March 22, 2023. Amaarah DeCuir, who researches Muslim student experiences, offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the...

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Ramadan finds greater recognition in America's public schools

  • Written by Amaarah DeCuir, Senior Professorial Lecturer in Education, American University
imageMuslim students may request special accommodations during the Islamic month of fasting.mkitina4 via Getty Images

Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting – is set to begin on March 22, 2023. Amaarah DeCuir, who researches Muslim student experiences, offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the...

Read more: Ramadan finds greater recognition in America's public schools

A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

  • Written by Hannah L. Schacter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
imageIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash, CC BY

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The big idea

Teens with domineering friends are at heightened risk for mental health problems, according to our new research.

Dominant friends often harness decision-making power –...

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A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

  • Written by Hannah L. Schacter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
imageIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash, CC BY

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The big idea

Teens with domineering friends are at heightened risk for mental health problems, according to our new research.

Dominant friends often harness decision-making power –...

Read more: A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill

  • Written by Brad Reisfeld, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University
imagePoisons are often not so clearly labeled.Josefe Photography/iStock via Getty Images Plus

People have used poisons throughout history for a variety of purposes: to hunt animals for food, to treat diseases and to achieve nefarious ends like murder and assassination.

But what is a poison? Do all poisons act in the same way? Does the amount of the...

Read more: Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous...

Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill

  • Written by Brad Reisfeld, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University
imagePoisons are often not so clearly labeled.Josefe Photography/iStock via Getty Images Plus

People have used poisons throughout history for a variety of purposes: to hunt animals for food, to treat diseases and to achieve nefarious ends like murder and assassination.

But what is a poison? Do all poisons act in the same way? Does the amount of the...

Read more: Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous...

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  4. A string of assassinations in Afghanistan point to ISIS-K resurgence – and US officials warn of possible attacks on American interests in next 6 months
  5. Trump's unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America's institutions
  6. Is Wikipedia a good source? 2 college librarians explain when to use the online encyclopedia – and when to avoid it
  7. Worst bank turmoil since 2008 means Federal Reserve is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't in decision over interest rates
  8. Secession is here: States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America
  9. Voice deepfakes are calling – here's what they are and how to avoid getting scammed
  10. The state takeover of Houston public schools is about more than school improvement
  11. Estonia's e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some US states pulling in the opposite direction?
  12. 3 reasons the Willow Arctic oil drilling project was approved – it's the latest battle in a long fight over Alaska's North Slope
  13. Prosecuting Putin for abducting Ukrainian children will require a high bar of evidence – and won't guarantee the children can come back home
  14. Is the Western drought finally ending? That depends on where you look
  15. Why it's hard for the US to cut or even control Medicare spending
  16. Water in space – a 'Goldilocks' star reveals previously hidden step in how water gets to planets like Earth
  17. US regulators avoided a banking crisis by swift action following SVB's collapse – but the cracks it exposed continue to weaken the global financial system's foundation
  18. Downing of US drone in Russian jet encounter prompts counterclaims of violations in the sky – an international law expert explores the arguments
  19. AI information retrieval: A search engine researcher explains the promise and peril of letting ChatGPT and its cousins search the web for you
  20. 'Pantry porn' on TikTok and Instagram makes obsessively organized kitchens a new status symbol
  21. Climate change threatens spring wildflowers by speeding up the time when trees leaf out above them
  22. How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes
  23. El consumo de alcohol está ampliamente aceptado en Estados Unidos pero incluso el consumo moderado está asociado a numerosos efectos nocivos
  24. What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data
  25. Syrian earthquake devastated an area that was already a disaster zone – and highlights the vital role of local aid groups
  26. I went to CPAC to take MAGA supporters' pulse – China and transgender people are among the top 'demons' they say are ruining the country
  27. What exactly is the internet? A computer scientist explains what it is and how it came to be
  28. Marburg virus outbreaks are increasing in frequency and geographic spread – three virologists explain
  29. Smell is the crucial sense that holds ant society together, helping the insects recognize, communicate and cooperate with one another
  30. Vinyl record sales keep spinning and spinning – with no end in sight
  31. JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal
  32. Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – a finance expert explains the impact
  33. Who are Jehovah's Witnesses? A religion scholar explains the history of the often misunderstood group
  34. Why employment remains red hot even as the Federal Reserve tries to put job market on ice
  35. 5 tips for women to negotiate a higher salary
  36. Biggest racial gap in prison is among violent offenders – focusing on intervention instead of incarceration could change the numbers
  37. Distant star TOI-700 has two potentially habitable planets orbiting it – making it an excellent candidate in the search for life
  38. Syria's earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse
  39. Robots are performing Hindu rituals -- some devotees fear they'll replace worshippers
  40. Once the Callery pear tree was landscapers' favorite – now states are banning this invasive species and urging homeowners to cut it down
  41. Should you pay for Meta's and Twitter’s verified identity subscriptions? A social media researcher explains how the choice you face affects everyone else
  42. Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge
  43. How the 'Holman rule' allows the House to fast-track proposals to gut government programs without debate or much thought at all
  44. Regulating 'forever chemicals': 3 essential reads on PFAS
  45. Why Meta’s embrace of a ‘flat’ management structure may not lead to the innovation and efficiency Mark Zuckerberg seeks
  46. What parents and educators need to know about teens’ pornography and sexting experiences at school
  47. What is a pogrom? Israeli mob attack has put a century-old word in the spotlight
  48. Eli Lilly is cutting insulin prices and capping copays at $35 – 5 questions answered
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