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/ 3 weeks agoTechnology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
Efforts to simplify teachers’ jobs through technology can backfire without a strong focus on teacher well-being.
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/ 3 weeks agoProviding driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows
State-level immigration policies can have surprising ripple effects.
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/ 3 weeks agoUnlikely bedfellows: How platform companies shortchange porn performers and ride-hailing drivers alike
The porn and ride-hailing industries both attract workers seeking autonomy. Neither fully delivers.
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/ 3 weeks agoPlanning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards
A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t...
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/ 3 weeks agoBrain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination
Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that tasks are adapted to the...
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/ 3 weeks agoTrudeau taps out: How Trump’s taunts and tariff threats added to domestic woes confronting Canada’s long-standing PM
After more than a decade as prime minister, Justin Trudeau has succumbed to unpopularity at home, infighting in his party –...
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/ 3 weeks agoAmericans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – the author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ points to 3 reforms that could help
It’s time to move from rage to regulation, an insurance expert argues.
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/ 3 weeks agoHow Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office
The phrase ‘so help me God’ is believed to be a part of the presidential oath ever since George Washington is...
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/ 3 weeks agoThat Arctic blast can feel brutally cold, but how much colder than ‘normal’ is it really?
The answer depends on how you define ‘normal.’ The baseline has been creeping up as the planet warms.
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/ 3 weeks agoPlants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
The future of scrub mints could be in jeopardy because of climate change, development and misclassification.
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/ 3 weeks agoNearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration
For many Americans, stricter immigration policy is not enough. Many would justify civilian and government violence against immigrants to seal the...
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/ 3 weeks agoWhat Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump
William Shakespeare’s play ‘Richard III’ illustrates how a power-hungry monarch can attain the throne at the expense of civil society.
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/ 3 weeks agoWhat is a war crime?
Wars always include killings and destruction, but there are limits. An expert in international law explains the rules of war laid...
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/ 3 weeks agoMicrobes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
Using digital blueprints of the metabolism of microbes, scientists can simulate expensive and time-intensive experiments set in space, power plants and...
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/ 3 weeks agoHere’s what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students’ individual learning styles
An analysis of several studies on learning styles suggests that students perform slightly better academically when lessons are tailored to their...
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/ 4 weeks agoMainstream media faces a credibility crisis – my journalism research shows how the news can still serve the public
Legacy newsrooms have lost their audiences. Could a radical transformation in how they practice journalism make the industry relevant again?
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/ 4 weeks agoIs the American Dream achievable? These students are examining its promises and pitfalls
Two professors explain why and how their approach creates a richly textured understanding of the American Dream.
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/ 4 weeks agoWill AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used
Researchers have applied AI to every step of the drug development process. But this might not be enough to design safe...
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/ 4 weeks agoTech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration
The Trump administration has different interests and priorities than those of the Biden administration for regulating technology. For some issues like...
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/ 4 weeks agoCan science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows
Scientific R&D drives economic competitiveness, military technology and national security. Governments are trying to balance research security with protecting the openness...
