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When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim

Judges can move with speed, but don't always.Aitor Diago/Moment via Getty ImagesWhen former President Donald Trump’s attorneys argue before the U.S. Supreme Court on April 25, 2024, they will cl...

Donald Nieman, Professor of History and Provost Emeritus, Binghamton University, State University of New York

From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social …
Many of the AI images generated by spammers and scammers have religious themes.immortal70/iStock via…
How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis
An Acela, the flagship train of the Northeast corridor, moves through Connecticut.AP Photo/Michael D…
What is ‘techno-optimism’? 2 technology scholars explain the ideology that says technology is the an…
When venture capitalist and techno-optimist Marc Andreessen speaks, many people listen.Steve Jenning…
For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications…
Broadband is noticeably missing in rural, remote or Indigenous areas.Grant Faint/The Image Bank via …

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most

Broadband is noticeably missing in rural, remote or Indigenous areas.Grant Faint/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesMillions of Americans still don’t have access to high-speed internet. Christopher ...

Christopher Ali, Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications & Professor of Telecommunications, Penn State

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
Nearsightedness is also known as myopia.Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty ImagesMyopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, a…
Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably
Prejudice and stereotyping can negatively affect patient-provider communication.FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesThere is increasing evidence that implicit bias – non-conscious attitudes toward specific groups – is a source of racial inequities in certain aspects…
Senate approves nearly $61B of Ukraine foreign aid − here’s why it helps the US to keep funding Ukraine
Flags for the United States and Ukraine billow outside of the Capitol building on April 23, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesThe Senate overwhelmingly approved a US$95.3 billion foreign aid funding package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on April 23, 2024, following mon…
Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case
More than 400 Starbucks shops have voted to join a union so far.AP Photo/Joshua BessexWhat factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before the completion of unfair labor pr…

What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes

The relatively new discipline of epigenetics explores how diet and nutrition can affect not only our own health but that of future generations.Drazen Zigic/iStock via Getty Images PlusWithin the last ...

Nathaniel Johnson, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Dakota

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could
Some teachers are resisting efforts to give students grades they believe they haven't earned. skynesher via Getty ImagesAfter refusing to give some students grades they hadn’t earned, high school chemistry teacher Toni Ognibene sued the Clovis Unified School Distr…
Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well
Former U.S. President Donald Trump enters Manhattan Criminal Court on April 22, 2024. Victor J. Blue - Pool/Getty ImagesThough Hollywood movies about courtroom dramas often glamorize the closing arguments given by lawyers, in reality the opening statement is likely the …
Passover: The festival of freedom and the ambivalence of exile
The Passover Seder – like this one in Azerbaijan – commemorates the story of the Israelites' escape from slavery, and the start of their long sojourn in the desert. Reza/Getty ImagesThe Jewish holiday cycle is, to a large extent, an exploration and commemora…
What I teach Harvard Law School students about opening arguments
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in Manhattan Criminal Court on April 19, 2024.Sarah Yenesel - Pool/Getty ImagesThough Hollywood movies about courtroom dramas often glamorize the closing arguments given by lawyers, in reality the opening statement is likely th…

What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law

The Seattle skyline with Mt. Rainier in the background. Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe right-wing political campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion policies taking place in ...

Serin Houston, Associate Professor of Geography and International Relations, Mount Holyoke College

Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place
Hazardous materials regulations make sure that the vehicles carrying them have the right labels. Miguel Perfectti/iStock via Getty Images PlusEver wonder what those colorful signs with symbols and numbers on the backs of trucks mean? They’re just one visible part of a web of regulations that a…
Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how
Certain chemicals in synthetic fabrics such as spandex, nylon and polyester can alter the skin microbiome.SBenitez/Moment via Getty Images“We haven’t had a full night’s sleep since our son was born eight years ago,” said Mrs. B, pointing to her son’s dry, red and itchy …
Death of Marine commander scarred by 1983 Beirut bombing serves as reminder of risks US troops stationed in Middle East still face
Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr., who died on March 20, 2024, at the age of 95, was seen as a legend for his heroism in combat.But despite his military success, Gray, who went on to serve as the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991, will always be associated with one of the darkest days in U…
EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
A 'hotspot' detention center on the Greek island of Lesbos.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe European Parliament adopted its Pact on Migration and Asylum on April 10, 2024, clearing a major hurdle on its way to becoming European Union law. The package of regulations and directives seeks …
Are race-conscious scholarships on their way out?
Some colleges and universities have put race-based scholarships on hold.Carlos Barquero via Getty ImagesThe fate of hundred of millions of dollars in scholarship money is up in the air in Ohio after seven state universities put race-conscious programs on hold to check their legality. The review come…

The Path to Eco-Friendly and Socially Responsible Business Practices

When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim

From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social …

How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis

What is ‘techno-optimism’? 2 technology scholars explain the ideology that says technology is the an…

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications…

Video: An unhealthy population is at higher risk to die of COVID-19, that’s bad news for Americans

Why Moderna won't share rights to the COVID-19 vaccine with the government that paid for its development

Building subsidized low-income housing actually lifts property values in a neighborhood, contradicting NIMBY concerns

Flavored e-cigarettes are fueling a dangerous increase in tobacco use

A beginner's guide to sound baths − what they are, how to choose a good one and what the research shows

Glamping in Idaho

What live theater can learn from Branson, Missouri

Public schools and faith-based chaplains: Texas’ new combination is testing the First Amendment

Autonomous vehicles can be fooled to 'see' nonexistent obstacles

Blue light isn't the main source of eye fatigue and sleep loss – it's your computer

Here's why students don't revise what they write – and why they should

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably

Senate approves nearly $61B of Ukraine foreign aid − here’s why it helps the US to keep funding Ukraine

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could

Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well

Passover: The festival of freedom and the ambivalence of exile

What I teach Harvard Law School students about opening arguments

What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law

Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place

Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how

Death of Marine commander scarred by 1983 Beirut bombing serves as reminder of risks US troops stationed in Middle East still face

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers

Are race-conscious scholarships on their way out?