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What is a fatwa? A religious studies professor explains

  • Written by Myriam Renaud, Affiliated Faculty of Bioethics, Religion, and Society, Department of Religious Studies, DePaul University
imagePeople gather at a vigil pray and observe a moment of silence after an attack on author Salman Rushdie on Aug. 12, 2022, in Chautauqua, New York.AP Photo/Joshua Goodman

When news broke on August 12, 2022, that the writer Salman Rushdie had been attacked, many people immediately recalled the fatwa, or edict, calling on all Muslims to take his life,...

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Prosecuting a president is divisive and sometimes destabilizing – here's why many countries do it anyway

  • Written by Victor Menaldo, Professor of Political Science, Co-founder of the Political Economy Forum, University of Washington
imageU.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses the FBI's recent search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, where classified information was reportedly seized. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump and his allies could result from at least one of multiple investigations.

These include...

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How Stoicism influenced music from the French Renaissance to Pink Floyd

  • Written by Melinda Latour, Assistant Professor of Musicology, Tufts University
image'All things are possible,' Pink Floyd's Roger Waters said of the message contained in the band's eighth album, 'Dark Side of the Moon.'David Redfern/Redferns via Getty Images

Have you ever turned to music when struggling with a difficult emotion, like sadness, anxiety or anger?

Most people believe that music has some therapeutic power, and that...

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1 in 10 teachers say they've been attacked by students

  • Written by Charles Bell, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences, Illinois State University
imagePhysical assaults against educators are on the rise.Hal Bergman Photography via Getty ImagesimageCC BY-ND

Ten percent. That’s the portion of K-12 teachers in the United States who say they’ve been physically attacked by a student, a new survey has found.

Various news outlets have reported what has been described as a “wave of student...

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GOP 'message laundering' turns violent, extremist reactions to search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago into acceptable political talking points

  • Written by Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
imageSupporters of former President Donald Trump rally in Bedminster, N.J., on Aug. 14, 2022. Kyle Mazza/Andalou Agency via Getty Images

After the FBI completed a lawful search of former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Aug. 8, 2022, conservative politicians responded with one of three strategies: silence, circumspection and attack.

Ma...

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You don't have to be a spy to violate the Espionage Act – and other crucial facts about the law Trump may have broken

  • Written by Joseph Ferguson, Co-Director, National Security and Civil Rights Program, Loyola University Chicago
imageFormer President Donald Trump, at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Aug. 6, 2022, in Dallas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

The federal court-authorized search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate has brought renewed attention to the obscure but infamous law known as the Espionage Act of 1917. A section of the law was liste...

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Liz Cheney trounced: 'Black sheep effect' and GOP partisan identity explain her decisive defeat after criticizing Trump

  • Written by Robert B. Talisse, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
imageRep. Liz Cheney at a primary Election Day gathering at Mead Ranch in Jackson, Wyo. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Republican Liz Cheney, a three-term member of Congress and the GOP’s leading - and lonely - critic of Donald Trump, lost her re-election bid on Aug. 16, 2022, to a Trump-supported primary challenger, Harriet Hageman.

Cheney had fallen out...

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A year after the fall of Kabul, Taliban's false commitments on terrorism have been fully exposed

  • Written by Andrew Mines, Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism, George Washington University
imageThe Taliban's success in taking control in Afghanistan has encouraged other militant groups.Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images)

When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, there were faint hopes that this time would be different.

The Taliban promised to respect girls’ education and women’s rights, and to not allow...

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Computer science benefits students with learning disabilities – but not always for the long term

  • Written by Jay Stratte Plasman, Assistant Professor in Workforce Development and Education at The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University
imageSchools can help students see themselves working in computer science.Hill Street Studios/Getty Images

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

The big idea

When computer science courses are delivered through career and technical education in high school, the courses can help students with learning disabilities feel better...

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Religions have long known that getting away from it all is good for the mind, body and spirit

  • Written by Kristen Lucken, Lecturer in Religious Studies, Brandeis University
imageRest and relaxation is essential – a lesson religions learned long ago.Maryna Terletska/Moment via Getty Images

Summer vacations are coming to an end – though not everyone took one.

Under federal law, U.S. companies aren’t required to offer a single paid vacation day, compared to the at least 20 required in the European Union....

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  2. Unsealed court documents show the FBI was looking for evidence Trump violated the Espionage Act and other laws – here’s how the documents seized show possible wrongdoing
  3. Here's how government documents are classified to keep sensitive information safe
  4. Worried about back-to-school inflation? Latest price data on backpacks, laptops and kids' clothes offers some relief for parents
  5. The Soviet Union once hunted endangered whales to the brink of extinction – but its scientists opposed whaling and secretly tracked its toll
  6. Reducing gun violence: A complicated problem can't be solved with just one approach, so Indianapolis is trying programs ranging from job skills to therapy to violence interrupters to find out what works
  7. What's a banana republic? A political scientist explains
  8. What causes hives and how dangerous can they be? A nurse practitioner explains
  9. 5 books and films that tell the story of the trauma of the Partition of India and its aftermath
  10. The metaverse isn't here yet, but it already has a long history
  11. India turns 75: Fast facts about the unusual constitution guiding the world's most populous democracy
  12. An interfaith discussion on the role of religion in mental health
  13. Politicians seek to control classroom discussions about slavery in the US
  14. At 75, Pakistan has moved far from the secular and democratic vision of its founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah
  15. Russia’s threats to shut down Jewish Agency raise alarm bells for those who remember the past
  16. There's reason for people on opposing sides of abortion to talk, even if they disagree – it helps build respect, understanding and can lead to policy change
  17. Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges – like transmitting data through mud
  18. American Sikhs are targets of bigotry, often due to cultural ignorance
  19. What is a semiconductor? An electrical engineer explains how these critical electronic components work and how they are made
  20. Old age isn't a modern phenomenon – many people lived long enough to grow old in the olden days, too
  21. Don't be too quick to blame social media for America's polarization – cable news has a bigger effect, study finds
  22. Boosting renewable energy use can happen quickly – and reduce harm to low-income people if done thoughtfully
  23. How the FBI knew what to search for at Mar-a-Lago – and why the Presidential Records Act is an essential tool for the National Archives and future historians
  24. Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is 'urgently needed,' while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer
  25. Safety in and near the water – a pediatric emergency medicine physician offers tips
  26. How 'living architecture' could help the world avoid a soul-deadening digital future
  27. To break unhealthy habits, stop obsessing over willpower – two behavioral scientists explain why routines matter more than conscious choices
  28. Key parts of US laws are hard for the public to find and read
  29. 58% of human infectious diseases can be worsened by climate change – we scoured 77,000 studies to map the pathways
  30. Rise of precision agriculture exposes food system to new threats
  31. How does monkeypox spread? An epidemiologist explains why it isn't an STI and what counts as close contact
  32. The most recent efforts to combat teacher shortages don't address the real problems
  33. The climate bill could short-circuit EV tax credits, making qualifying for them nearly impossible
  34. 75 years ago, Britain's plan for Pakistani and Indian independence left unresolved conflicts on both sides – especially when it comes to Kashmir
  35. Monkeypox is now a national public health emergency in the U.S. – an epidemiologist explains what this means
  36. How Vin Scully scored his Dodgers gig at 22 years old
  37. Why it's important to think about social media use as a form of dissociation, rather than addiction
  38. What is neoliberalism? A political scientist explains the use and evolution of the term
  39. Proving war crimes isn't simple – a forensics expert explains what's involved with documenting human rights violations during conflicts, from Afghanistan to Ukraine
  40. Social media provides flood of images of death and carnage from Ukraine war – and contributes to weaker journalism standards
  41. Monkeypox vaccines: A virologist answers 6 questions about how they work, who can get them and how well they prevent infection
  42. Crossing the US-Mexico border is deadlier than ever for migrants – here's why
  43. Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs
  44. Inflation rates are rising in the US – an economist explains why
  45. Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function
  46. China has a new global development initiative, but who will actually benefit from it?
  47. Who benefits from renewable energy subsidies? In Texas, it's often fossil fuel companies that are fighting clean energy elsewhere
  48. Handwritten diaries may feel old fashioned, but they offer insights that digital diaries just can’t match
  49. Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki left survivors wrestling with spiritual questions – here's how Buddhists and Catholics responded
  50. Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit sparked international tension, but isn't likely to shake up her popularity with Chinese American voters at home in San Francisco