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The US isn't at war with Russia, technically – but its support for Ukraine offers a classic case of a proxy war

  • Written by Monica Duffy Toft, Professor of International Politics and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
imageU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, stands near a damaged residential building in Irpin, Ukraine, on Sept. 8, 2022. Genya Savilov/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

The United States and European countries continue to pledge their support to Ukraine as Russia’s invasion drags on into its ninth month – and have backed their alliance...

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Why so many people have moved to Florida – and into harm's way

  • Written by Robin Faith Bachin, Professor of History, University of Miami
imageMiami's streets were bustling and crowded by 1926. Bettmann/Getty Images

Hurricane Ian barreled ashore with winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph) on Florida’s southwest coast on Sept. 28, 2022.

The storm’s powerful winds and torrential rains reduced entire communities to rubble, killing more than 120 people, including many who drowned...

Read more: Why so many people have moved to Florida – and into harm's way

Disasters like Hurricane Ian can affect academic performance for years to come

  • Written by Carl F. Weems, Professor and Chair, Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University
imageSymptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can vary from one student to the next.LumiNola via Getty Images

When leaders at a middle school in New Orleans asked me to help students who were struggling after the city had been struck by Hurricane Katrina, we didn’t see eye to eye.

They wanted me to focus on helping the children overcome test...

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Not all Asian Americans vote Democratic -- and the political leanings of different Asian ethnic groups vary

  • Written by Sumit Ganguly, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and the Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations, Indiana University
imageAsian American voter turnout increases when an Asian American is on the ballot. fstop123/Collection E+ via Getty Images

Asian Americans voted in record numbers in the presidential elections of 2016 and 2020, as well as in the 2018 midterm elections.

They are also the fastest-growing racial group in the country, with the population increasing by 81%...

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A new type of material called a mechanical neural network can learn and change its physical properties to create adaptable, strong structures

  • Written by Ryan H. Lee, PhD Student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
imageThis connection of springs is a new type of material that can change shape and learn new properties.Jonathan Hopkins, CC BY-ND

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

The big idea

A new type of material can learn and improve its ability to deal with unexpected forces thanks to a unique lattice structure with connections of...

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UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in disarray

  • Written by Garret Martin, Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
imageAnother prime minister shown the door.Rob Pinney/Getty Images

The U.K. government is in tatters after Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Oct. 20, 2022 – the second leader to be forced out in mere months. It follows an economic mess largely of her own making that resulted in U-turns, a high-profile firing, curious absences and plummeting...

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Wildfires reshape forests and change the behavior of animals that live there

  • Written by Taylor Ganz, PhD Candidate in Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington
imageShrubs and grasses growing in this post-fire forest offer abundant food for deer.Sarah Bassing, CC BY-ND

In the arid American West, wildfires now define summer. Recent years have seen some of the worst wildfires in recorded history. Climate change, the loss of Indigenous burning practices and a century of fire suppression are increasing the risk of...

Read more: Wildfires reshape forests and change the behavior of animals that live there

How college in prison is leading professors to rethink how they teach

  • Written by Mneesha Gellman, Associate Professor of Political Science, Emerson College
imagePrograms that offer college in prison are becoming more prevalent.Scott Shymko via Getty Images

When it comes to education in prison, policy and research often focus on how it benefits society or improves the life circumstances of those who are serving time.

But as I point out in my new edited volume, “Education Behind the Wall: Why and How We...

Read more: How college in prison is leading professors to rethink how they teach

Why the GOP’s battle for the soul of ‘character conservatives’ in these midterms may center on Utah and its Latter-day Saint voters

  • Written by Luke Perry, Professor of Political Science, Utica University
imageUtah Sen. Mike Lee, right, and his challenger Evan McMullin before their debate Oct. 17, 2022.AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee is seeking reelection in Utah – a typically uneventful undertaking for an incumbent Republican in a state that hasn’t had a Democratic senator since 1977. But he faces a unique challenger: Evan McMullin.

Th...

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Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study

  • Written by Franklin G. Berger, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
imageColorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death. But by finding polyps early on, colonoscopies can detect and prevent the cancer.Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images

A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy, a proven and widely...

Read more: Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting...

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  2. AI is changing scientists' understanding of language learning – and raising questions about an innate grammar
  3. 'Nobody said anything because they feared being benched' – how abuse is baked into American sports
  4. Experts grade Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube on readiness to handle midterm election misinformation
  5. How Bob Dylan used the ancient practice of 'imitatio' to craft some of the most original songs of his time
  6. Anxiety detection and treatment in early childhood can lower risk for long-term mental health issues – an expert panel now recommends screening starting at age 8
  7. Getting to 'net-zero' emissions: How energy leaders envision countering climate change in the future
  8. How the costs of disasters like Hurricane Ian are calculated – and why it takes so long to add them up
  9. Crippling civilian infrastructure has long been part of Russian generals' playbook – Putin is merely expanding that approach
  10. Soaring inflation prompts biggest Social Security cost-of-living boost since 1981 – 6 questions answered 
  11. Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure
  12. It's taking more time to cast a ballot in US elections – and even longer for Black and Hispanic voters
  13. Jan. 6 Committee's fact-finding and bipartisanship will lead to an impact in coming decades, if not tomorrow
  14. Rainbow fentanyl – the newest Halloween scare
  15. Russia is enlisting hundreds of thousands of men to fight against Ukraine, but public support for Putin is falling
  16. What the Jan. 6 committee could learn from the failures of truth commissions to bring justice and accountability
  17. Male birth control options are in development, but a number of barriers still stand in the way
  18. Challenges to voters are growing before the midterms -- and have a long history as a way of keeping down the Black vote
  19. Black women endure legacy of racism in homeownership and making costly repairs
  20. 'Silent Spring' 60 years on: 4 essential reads on pesticides and the environment
  21. Quiet quitting and the great resignation have a common cause – dissatisfied workers feel they can't speak up in the workplace
  22. Body piercings may be artistic, but they bring risks of infection, allergic reactions, scarring and urine leakage
  23. Young immigrants are looking to social media to engage in politics and elections – even if they are not eligible to vote
  24. Good faith and the honor of partisan election officials used to be enough to ensure trust in voting results – but not anymore
  25. Genetically engineered bacteria make living materials for self-repairing walls and cleaning up pollution
  26. Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song
  27. The 5,000-year history of writer's block
  28. Headcovers have always been political in Iran – for women on all sides
  29. How to steer money for drinking water and sewer upgrades to the communities that need it most
  30. Nobel-winning quantum weirdness undergirds an emerging high-tech industry, promising better ways of encrypting communications and imaging your body
  31. Effort to recover Indigenous language also revitalizes culture, history and identity
  32. New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot where people may be trapped
  33. Our *Homo sapiens* ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes
  34. A Pennsylvania prison gets a Scandinavian-style makeover – and shows how the US penal system could become more humane
  35. Investing in indoor air quality improvements in schools will reduce COVID transmission and help students learn
  36. Census data hides racial diversity of US 'Hispanics' – to the country's detriment
  37. Hijab rules have nothing to do with Islamic tenets and everything to do with repressing women
  38. What is a bodhisattva? A scholar of Buddhism explains
  39. Nobel Prize: How click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry are transforming the pharmaceutical and material industries
  40. What is quantum entanglement? A physicist explains the science of Einstein’s ‘spooky action at a distance’
  41. Abuse in women's professional soccer was an 'open secret' – the 'bystander effect' and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out
  42. Affirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the same
  43. I was a presidential science adviser – here are the many challenges Arati Prabhakar faces as she takes over President Biden's science policy office
  44. Dude food is not patriotic – vegetables and moderation are more deeply rooted in the nation's early history
  45. How to keep your jack-o'-lantern from turning into moldy, maggoty mush before Halloween
  46. 'Great resignation'? 'Quiet quitting'? If you’re surprised by America’s anti-work movement, maybe you need to watch more movies
  47. Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of life
  48. Loretta Lynn was more than a great songwriter – she was a spokeswoman for white rural working-class women
  49. Gonorrhea became more drug resistant while attention was on COVID-19 – a molecular biologist explains the sexually transmitted superbug
  50. The big reason Florida insurance companies are failing isn't just hurricane risk – it’s fraud and lawsuits