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What is Pentecostal Christianity?

  • Written by Lloyd Daniel Barba, Assistant Professor of Religion, Amherst College
imagePentecostal televangelist Paula White, center, prays before giving a sermon in Maryland in 2017.Mary F. Calvert For The Washington Post via Getty Images

In the wake of every election, political analysts pore over polls for clues about how conservative Christians voted, especially evangelicals – and the 2022 midterms are no exception. But...

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4 ways Netanyahu's new far-right government threatens Israeli democracy

  • Written by Boaz Atzili, Associate Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
imageIsraelis protest the new government – the most far-right, religiously conservative in history – on Dec. 29, 2022, outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Democracy is not just about holding elections. It is a set of institutions, ideas and practices that allow citizens a...

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Ancient Greece had extreme polarization and civil strife too -- how Thucydides can help us understand Jan. 6 and its aftermath

  • Written by Rachel Hadas, Professor of English, Rutgers University - Newark
imageRioters break windows and breach the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Lev Radin/LightRocket via Getty Images

The second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is upon us. And each new revelation about that brutal mob assault on our government raises a host of fresh questions about...

Read more: Ancient Greece had extreme polarization and civil strife too -- how Thucydides can help us...

Foams used in car seats and mattresses are hard to recycle – we made a plant-based version that avoids polyurethane's health risks, too

  • Written by Srikanth Pilla, Professor of Engineering, Clemson University
imageYou may be sitting on polyurethane foam right now.Akhmad Bayuri/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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

The big idea

A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats and other types of cushioning, and it’s...

Read more: Foams used in car seats and mattresses are hard to recycle – we made a plant-based version that...

Ukraine schools remain a key battlefront in fight for nation's future

  • Written by Katja Kolcio, Associate Professor of Dance, Environmental Studies and Education Studies, Wesleyan University
imageA worker sweeps up debris in the library of a school building following a missile strike in Kharkiv on Sept. 3, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Sergey Bobok/AFP via Getty Images

When Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv on New Year’s Eve, the damaged buildings included a university and at least two schools.

A...

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Making sweat feel spiritual didn't start with SoulCycle – a religion scholar explains

  • Written by Cody Musselman, Postdoctoral Research Associate, John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
imageA studio set up for a SoulCycle event in New York City.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Each January, Americans collectively atone for yet another celebratory season of indulgence. Some proclaim sobriety for “Dry January.” Others use the dawn of a new year to focus on other forms of self-improvement, like taking up...

Read more: Making sweat feel spiritual didn't start with SoulCycle – a religion scholar explains

Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

  • Written by Sarah Wulf Hanson, Lead Research Scientist of Global Health Metrics, University of Washington
imageSymptoms of long COVID-19 include fatigue, shortness of breath and cognitive issues.Morsa Images/Digital Vision via Getty Images

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

The big idea

Even mild COVID-19 cases can have major and long-lasting effects on people’s health. That is one of the key findings from our recent...

Read more: Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

Talking across the political aisle isn't a cure-all - but it does help reduce hostility

  • Written by Dominik Stecuła, Assistant professor of political science, Colorado State University
imageAmericans tend to not cross their political divides amicably. New research shows what helps this actually happen. Orbon Alija, CC BY

Simmering tension in American politics came to a head two years ago, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to overthrow the results of the 2020 presidential election. The failed insurrection on...

Read more: Talking across the political aisle isn't a cure-all - but it does help reduce hostility

Not all insurrections are equal -- for enslaved Americans, it was the only option

  • Written by Deion Scott Hawkins, Assistant Professor of Argumentation & Advocacy, Emerson College
imageDonald Trump supporters take over the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

For most Americans, Jan. 6 was once an ordinary, ho-hum day.

That changed in 2021 when millions of television viewers watched thousands of Trump supporters assault the U.S. Capitol in their violent attempt to stop Joe...

Read more: Not all insurrections are equal -- for enslaved Americans, it was the only option

Green jobs are booming, but too few employees have sustainability skills to fill them – here are 4 ways to close the gap

  • Written by Christopher Boone, Professor of Sustainability, Arizona State University
imageU.S. universities now have over 3,000 sustainability programs.Andy DeLisle/ASU

To meet today’s global sustainability challenges, the corporate world needs more than a few chief sustainability officers – it needs an army of employees, in all areas of business, thinking about sustainability in their decisions every day.

That means product...

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  1. Sports broadcasters have a duty to report injuries responsibly – in the case of NFL's Damar Hamlin, they passed the test
  2. Diversity of US workplaces is growing in terms of race, ethnicity and age – forcing more employers to be flexible
  3. Nanomedicines for various diseases are in development – but research facilities produce vastly inconsistent results on how the body will react to them
  4. Worker strikes and union elections surged in 2022 – could it mark a turning point for organized labor?
  5. 'Whisper networks' thrive when women lose faith in formal systems of reporting sexual harassment
  6. Working in isolation can pose mental health challenges – here’s what anyone can learn from how gig workers have adapted
  7. Beyond Section 230: A pair of social media experts describes how to bring transparency and accountability to the industry
  8. These are not your mother's machines - the next generation of American manufacturing is high-tech, and skilled workers are needed to operate these advanced tools
  9. William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life
  10. On New Year's Day, Buddhist god Hotei brings gifts and good fortune in Japan
  11. Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during 'Monday Night Football' could be commotio cordis or a more common condition – a heart doctor answers 4 questions
  12. Speaker of the House faces political peril from member deaths and resignations – especially with a narrow majority
  13. A record-breaking number of women were elected governor in 2022 – here are 7 things to know about how that happened
  14. Why you should give the gift of mindfulness this New Year
  15. Global economy 2023: Why central banks face an epic battle against inflation amid political obstacles
  16. Americans are taking more control over their work lives – because they have to
  17. Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the aging brain and could help stave off dementia
  18. Just over 1 in 4 members of Congress in 2023 will be women – at this rate, it will take 118 years until there is gender parity
  19. Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy
  20. Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer
  21. Heart rate variability – what to know about this biometric most fitness trackers measure
  22. Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines
  23. Homes that survived the Marshall Fire harbored another disaster inside – here’s what we’ve learned about this insidious urban wildfire risk
  24. Homes that survived the Marshall Fire 1 year ago harbored another disaster inside – here’s what we’ve learned about this insidious urban wildfire risk
  25. How Putin’s war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy, and what to watch for in 2023
  26. 3 reasons local climate activism is more powerful than people realize
  27. 5 elections to watch in 2023 – what's at stake as millions head to the ballot box around the globe
  28. Sepsis is one of the most expensive medical conditions in the world – new research clarifies how it can lead to cell death
  29. Calling Deion Sanders a sellout ignores the growing role of clout-chasing in college sports
  30. Committee report focus is not on demonstrators – 5 essential reads on the symbols they carried on Jan. 6
  31. Jan. 6 committee tackled unprecedented attack with time-tested inquiry
  32. How Democrats won the West
  33. LGBTQ Americans are 9 times more likely to be victimized by a hate crime
  34. Is Donald Trump's tax avoidance ethical or honorable? 4 essential reads
  35. Lionel Messi's black cloak: a brief history of the bisht, given to the superstar after his World Cup triumph
  36. Celine Dion's diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome brought a rare neurological diagnosis into the public eye – two neurologists explain the science behind it
  37. Reindeer eyes change color, putting Rudolph's red nose in the shade – new research podcast
  38. When fishing boats go dark at sea, they're often committing crimes – we mapped where it happens
  39. FTX's collapse mirrors an infamous 18th century British financial scandal
  40. Christmas isn't always holly jolly – even some of its best-loved songs are bittersweet
  41. Teddy Roosevelt's failed Bull Moose campaign may portend the future of the GOP and Donald Trump
  42. How female Iranian activists use powerful images to protest oppressive policies
  43. Twitter in 2022: 5 essential reads about the consequences of Elon Musk's takeover of the microblogging platform
  44. Unusual, long-lasting gamma-ray burst challenges theories about these powerful cosmic explosions that make gold, uranium and other heavy metals
  45. Who is at the manger? Nativity sets around the world show each culture's take on the Christmas story
  46. Deja de usar “latinx” si realmente quieres ser inclusivo
  47. Did He Jiankui 'Make People Better'? Documentary spurs a new look at the case of the first gene-edited babies
  48. Americans’ personal savings rate is near an all-time low – an economist explains what it means as a potential recession looms
  49. This course teaches students how to connect with older adults to forge intergenerational bonds and help alleviate loneliness and isolation
  50. Why winter solstice matters around the world: 4 essential reads