
Who’s the most American? Psychological studies show that many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker
Some people have a narrow view of who is American.The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesIn the U.S. and elsewhere, nationality tends to be defined by a set of legal parameters. This may invol...
Katherine Kinzler, Professor of Psychology, University of Chicago

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections
Research shows left turns at intersections are dangerous and slow traffic.Benjamin Rondel/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesMore than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U...
Vikash V. Gayah, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Penn State

Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
Rethinking the college major could help colleges better understand what employers and students need.Westend61/Getty ImagesColleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat.The reasons are numero...
John Weigand, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Interior Design, Miami University
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum R…
Teshekpuk caribou graze in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Bob Wick/BLM, CC BYThe largest tr…
How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?
This is a James Webb Space Telescope image of NGC 604, a star-forming region about 2.7 million light…
1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teet…
Many Florida children lack access to routine dental care.Lu ShaoJi/Moment via Getty Images“He …
From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their …
The ketubah is a binding document in Jewish law that traditionally spells out a groom's responsibili…
Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − feder…
The papers of members of Congress are fertile ground for research into Congress’ role in shapi…
Iran emerged weakened and vulnerable after war with Israel − and that could mean trouble for country…
Iranians celebrate the ceasefire in downtown Tehran, but many blame their own leaders for the escala…
Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
The Supreme Court greenlights states' efforts to block kids from online porn by requiring age verifi…