Xinyu Huang, University of South Carolina Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024,...
Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina Most of us still call them UFOs – unidentified flying objects. NASA recently adopted the term “unidentified anomalous phenomena,” or...
Earth's axial tilt causes the seasons. As Earth orbits the Sun, different hemispheres tilt toward or away, creating summer and winter depending on location.
Shelia R. Cotten, Clemson University What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications...
Lauren Herold, Kenyon College “Hello to all you lovely lesbians out there! My name is Debbie, and I’m here to show you a few things about...
Cheap Chocolates: The concept of "consumption stigma" describes how societal judgments influence individuals' everyday consumption choices, leading to feelings of embarrassment and anxiety. People may alter...
Dennis Wilson Wise, University of Arizona Think of your favorite fantasy or science fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you...
Bob Newhart, initially a stand-up comic, used literary techniques in his routines, earning the Mark Twain Prize. His one-sided conversations engaged and entertained audiences.
Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics. The host city...
Disney faced criticism from both liberals and conservatives over cultural portrayals, leading to the cancellation of a controversial U.S. history-themed park near D.C.
