Rizwan Virk, Arizona State University ChatGPT In May 2024, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked a firestorm by referencing the 2013 movie “Her” to highlight the novelty...
Beef is central to American identity, history, and culture, leading to significant consumption and environmental impacts, while efforts to promote sustainable practices and alternative diets are...
Molly Yanity, University of Rhode Island The “Caitlin Clark effect,” or the impact on women’s basketball from a ponytailed rookie phenomenon from America’s heartland, is real:...
James Francis, Jr., Texas A&M University Horror Movies on Halloween Horror movies are plentiful in 2024, and plenty bloody. The year has seen the release of...
Scott Malia, College of the Holy Cross It’s scary movie season, a time when many people watch films about zombies, serial killers, werewolves, magic and mysterious...
Lisa Bitel, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences This time of year, I often run across articles proclaiming Halloween a modern form of the...
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...
