Christopher Damman, University of Washington Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often...
Experiencing controlled fear can enhance social bonds, increase resilience, and offer psychological benefits, making horror entertainment a healthy distraction from scary real-life terrors.
Mahshid Ahmadi, University of Tennessee Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil. These harmful chemicals threaten the health of both people and...
Ishita Chordia, University of Washington Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 though 2023. The main cause is a...
A study reveals that descendants of slaveholders in Congress possess significantly greater wealth than their peers, highlighting ongoing economic disparities rooted in slavery and its legacy.
Jane Addams and contemporaries like Katharine Bement Davis exemplified alternative motherhood, advocating for public welfare and women's rights, challenging narrow definitions of motherhood.
Heart disease impacts women differently than men due to genetic and gender biases in healthcare. Awareness and improved treatment approaches are essential for better outcomes.
Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the...
Alnoor Ebrahim, Tufts University OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company that developed the popular ChatGPT chatbot and the text-to-art program Dall-E, is at a crossroads. On Oct....
Matt Kasson, West Virginia University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer,...
