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In rural America, right-to-repair laws are the leading edge of a pushback against growing corporate power

  • Written by Leland Glenna, Professor of Rural Sociology and Science, Technology, and Society, Penn State
imageWaiting for repairs can cost farmers time and money.VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

As tractors became more sophisticated over the past two decades, the big manufacturers allowed farmers fewer options for repairs. Rather than hiring independent repair shops, farmers have increasingly had to wait for company-authorized dealers to...

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How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes

  • Written by Fen-Biao Gao, Professor of Neurology, Gov. Paul Cellucci Chair in Neuroscience Research, UMass Chan Medical School
imageSome of the same genetic mutations can lead to FTD, ALS or symptoms of both.antoniokhr/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare type of dementia that typically affects people ages...

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People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions

  • Written by Prakash Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
imageA healthy endocannabinoid system is critical to the human body’s immune functions.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Digital Vision via Getty Images

Over the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana – also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and...

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Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated 'hidden hunger'

  • Written by Brandy Thomas Wells, Assistant Professor of History, Oklahoma State University
imageShe traveled far and wide to support children and families around the world.Cornell University

Nutrition is among the most critical issues of our time. Diet-related illnesses are shortening life spans and the lack of conveniently located and affordable nutritious food makes it hard for many Americans to enjoy good health.

Physicians are also alarmed...

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Lent is here – remind me what it's all about? 5 essential reads

  • Written by Molly Jackson, Religion and Ethics Editor
imageA Catholic Ash Wednesday service at St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica in Chennai, India, in 2022. Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images

Foreheads smudged with the sign of the cross are the most visible sign of Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent in many Christian denominations. The 40-day period leads up to Holy Week, some of the most sacred days...

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Lesson from a year at war: In contrast to the Russians, Ukrainians master a mix of high- and low-end technology on the battlefield

  • Written by Laura Jones, Doctoral Student in International Relations, Tufts University
imageIn war, it's not the size or sophistication of the technology, but how it's used – especially in combinations.Elena Tita/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

In less than a year, Ukraine’s military has emerged as a modern, effective fighting force in large part due to an abundance of technology provided by the United States and its...

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ChatGPT could be an effective and affordable tutor

  • Written by Anne Trumbore, Chief Digital Learning Officer, Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning, University of Virginia
imageEducational software has a long history, but chatbots could help students excel like never before.Fabio Principe / EyeEm via Getty Images

Imagine a private tutor that never gets tired, has access to massive amounts of data and is free for everyone. In 1966, Stanford philosophy professor Patrick Suppes did just that when he made this prediction: One...

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How fitness influencers game the algorithms to pump up their engagement

  • Written by Ashley Roccapriore, PhD Candidate in Business, University of Tennessee
imageThe best influencers regularly highlight their competence.Kilito Chan/Moment via Getty Images

Social media and misrepresentation can go hand in hand – and that’s especially the case in the loosely regulated fitness and nutrition industry.

We both have experience with personal training, but from different perspectives.

To improve his...

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Russia announces its suspension from last nuclear arms agreement with the US, escalating nuclear tension

  • Written by Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, Professor of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageA woman in Crimea watches a TV broadcast of Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech on Feb. 21, 2023. Stringer/AFP via Getty Images

After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia’s war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the United States.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in...

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How Putin has shrugged off unprecedented economic sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine – for now

  • Written by Peter Rutland, Professor of Government, Wesleyan University
imagePutin has survived with a little help from his friends. Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

The U.S. and four dozen other countries have imposed punishing sanctions on Russia in reaction to its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The sanctions were unprecedented in their scope and severity for an economy of Russia’s size.

The...

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  1. I am a Ukrainian American political scientist, and this is what the past year of war has taught me about Ukraine, Russia and defiance
  2. Florida will no longer ask high school athletes about their menstrual cycles, but many states still do – here are 3 reasons why that's problematic
  3. Ukrainians' commitment to fight off Russia grows stronger, as does their expectation of victory, as war enters second year
  4. War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
  5. Russia’s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine
  6. Train derailments get more headlines, but truck crashes involving hazardous chemicals are more frequent and deadly in US
  7. The ethics of home ownership in an age of growing inequality
  8. How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that endures into the MLS
  9. Epigenetic and social factors both predict aging and health – but new research suggests one might be stronger
  10. First ladies from Martha Washington to Jill Biden have gotten outsized attention for their clothing instead of their views
  11. Research on teen social media use has a racial bias – studies of white kids are widely taken to be universal
  12. Were viruses around on Earth before living cells emerged? A microbiologist explains
  13. 3 things the pandemic taught us about inequality in college — and why they matter today
  14. Presidential greatness is rarely fixed in stone – changing attitudes on racial injustice and leadership qualities lead to dramatic shifts
  15. Turkish President Erdoğan's grip on power threatened by devastating earthquake
  16. Do we need political parties? In theory, they're the sort of organization that could bring Americans together in larger purpose
  17. Ukraine war has exposed the folly – and unintended consequences – of 'armed missionaries'
  18. The war in Ukraine hasn't left Europe freezing in the dark, but it has caused energy crises in unexpected places
  19. How far must employers go to accommodate workers' time off for worship? The Supreme Court will weigh in
  20. How vinyl chloride, the chemical in the Ohio train derailment and used to make PVC plastics, can damage your liver
  21. Prisoners donating organs to get time off raises thorny ethical questions
  22. How records of life's milestones help solve cold cases, pinpoint health risks and allocate public resources
  23. Super Bowl car ads sell Americans the idea that new tech will protect them
  24. Michigan State murders: What we know about campus shootings and the gunmen who carry them out
  25. Earthquake in Turkey exposes gap between seismic knowledge and action -- but it is possible to prepare
  26. Donations by top 50 US donors dropped sharply to $16 billion in 2022 – Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mike Bloomberg and Warren Buffett lead the list of biggest givers
  27. How do blood tests work? Medical laboratory scientists explain the pathway from blood draw to diagnosis and treatment
  28. Five years after Parkland shooting, a school psychologist offers insights on helping students and teachers deal with grief
  29. My art uses plastic recovered from beaches around the world to understand how our consumer society is transforming the ocean
  30. Tribes in Maine left out of Native American resurgence by 40-year-old federal law denying their self-determination
  31. Scandals can end congressional careers – which is why the Office of Congressional Ethics regularly faces attempts to rein it in
  32. Why the love story of Radha and Krishna has been told in Hinduism for centuries
  33. Big Oil's trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing
  34. Why does the Earth spin?
  35. A less biased way to determine trademark infringement? Asking the brain directly
  36. What a second-century Roman citizen, Lucian, can teach us about diversity and acceptance
  37. Cost of getting sick for older people of color is 25% higher than for white Americans – new research
  38. Studying abroad is poised to make a post-pandemic comeback – here are 5 questions students who plan to study overseas should ask
  39. A new strategy for western states to adapt to long-term drought: Customized water pricing
  40. What to watch for when you are watching the Super Bowl: 5 essential reads
  41. Burt Bacharach mastered the art of the perfect pop song – and that ain't easy
  42. A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting
  43. What are stock buybacks? A finance professor explains why President Biden wants to raise the tax on this controversial use of corporate capital
  44. A nagging cough can hang on for weeks or months following a respiratory illness – and there is precious little you can do about it
  45. Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent trials, possible risks
  46. Two years after its historic deep freeze, Texas is increasingly vulnerable to cold snaps – and there are more solutions than just building power plants
  47. How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols
  48. Why is a love poem full of sex in the Bible? Readers have been struggling with the Song of Songs for 2,000 years
  49. Cancer evolution is mathematical – how random processes and epigenetics can explain why tumor cells shape-shift, metastasize and resist treatments
  50. Patrick Mahomes injury: An ankle surgeon explains what a high ankle sprain is and how it might affect Mahomes in the Super Bowl