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/ 1 year agoWhat happens if someone dies in space?
If an astronaut were to die on Mars, neither cremation nor burial would be good options.
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/ 1 year agoTourists search for Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia – but does a geographical location for pivotal Bible event even exist?
A scholar of the Hebrew Bible argues that very little is known about the location of Mount Sinai, and it is...
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/ 1 year agoTrans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy on trans youths....
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/ 1 year agoNiger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa
Niger had been seen as a relatively stable nation in an unstable region. The coup could spark fears in the West...
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/ 1 year agoSinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking
A professor of modern Catholicism looks back at the ways the iconic Irish singer steeped herself in religion, even as she...
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/ 1 year agoWhy Dunkin’ and Lego rebrands succeeded – but X missed the mark
A scholar of design who researches brand campaigns critiques the social media platform’s new look.
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/ 1 year agoMillions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows
The prevalence of low back pain continues to surge worldwide, but many treatments currently available offer little to no relief.
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/ 1 year agoFixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can...
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/ 1 year agoAs suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren’t aware of it
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.
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/ 1 year agoTrump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on further charges over his hoarding of classified documents – and he has a new...
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/ 1 year agoWhistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs
All who testified before a congressional subcommittee claimed that UFOs pose a threat to national security, though there’s still no public...
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/ 1 year agoGiuliani claims the First Amendment lets him lie – 3 essential reads
To what degree can the First Amendment be used to protect someone from the consequences of lying?
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/ 1 year agoTo get rid of hazing, clarify what people really think is acceptable behavior and redefine what it means to be loyal
People often privately feel uncomfortable about bad behavior they see around them but mistakenly believe their peers don’t share their concerns.
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/ 1 year agoFederal government is challenging Texas’s buoys in the Rio Grande – here’s why these kinds of border blockades wind up complicating immigration enforcement
Setting up buoys in a section of the Rio Grande is more likely to result in migrants seeking pathways elsewhere, rather...
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/ 1 year agoAlabama is not the first state to defy a Supreme Court ruling: 3 essential reads on why that matters
As a powerful branch of government, the Supreme Court has enormous power over public policy only if defendants comply with its...
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/ 1 year agoJust about anybody in America can officiate a wedding, thanks to the internet – and one determined preacher
A professor who has researched the Universal Life Church unpacks why many couples now prefer to hand-pick loved ones to perform...
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/ 1 year agoDeaf rappers who lay down rhymes in sign languages are changing what it means for music to be heard
Dip hop artists move across the stage, hands flying through the air, as audiences pulse to the rhythm of a blasting...
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/ 1 year agoProgressives’ embrace of Disney in battle with DeSantis over LGBTQ rights comes with risks
Progressives have cheered Disney in its battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over LGBTQ rights. But joining forces with corporations poses...
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/ 1 year agoHypocrisy penalty: Investors especially hate companies that say they’re good then behave badly – unless the money is good
A new study finds that investors punish companies for behaving badly over three times as much if they have a record...
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/ 1 year agoI’ve taught in prisons for 15 years – here’s what schools need to know as government funding expands
Only 218 programs offer credit-bearing college programs in prison. That’s about to change.
