By Shiladitya Banerjee, Associate Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology
Learning is often thought to require a brain. But learning is a broad concept that does not necessarily depend on neurons.
If an organism uses information from past experiences to shape its future decisions, it is also…
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By Jennifer Talarico, Professor of Psychology, Lafayette College
Having a vivid, detailed memory of a remarkable event like 9/11 can seem like a demonstration of patriotism and a connection with other Americans.
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By Kenneth Michael White, Associate Professor of Political Science & Criminal Justice, Kennesaw State University
Despite being divided on most issues, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that their democracy is in a state of crisis or facing serious challenges.
A few of the symptoms of the problem: Close allies see the U.S. as a threat to peace. Immigration…
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By Manjot Kaur Sidhu, Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, University of Maine
What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
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By Kaleigh Yost, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State
Many levees built in the mid-1900s do not offer enough protection for today’s storms, and small rural communities in particular struggle to afford needed upgrades.
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By Steven Paton, Research Biologist, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Smithsonian Institution
El Niño can affect agriculture, marine life and economies in profound ways, including slowing commerce at the Panama Canal. This El Niño is likely to be the strongest in over a century.
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By Andrew McLean, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of North Dakota
Calls to reduce the use of antidepressants highlight valid issues with long-term use and withdrawal, but blanket efforts to discourage their use overlooks why they are so widely prescribed.
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By Sarah Wagner, Lecturer in Quantitative Political Science, Queen's University Belfast
The extreme right-wing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has won a decisive victory in a regional election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, gaining nearly 44% of the vote. However, it fell just short of the outright majority needed to govern alone, so negotiations are underway to determine who will run the state.
One small party, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), stands as possible kingmaker. Formed in 2024 by high-profile figures who broke away from the radical left-wing Die Linke, the BSW won…
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By Thomas Waters, Lecturer in History, Imperial College London
If you’ve got problem neighbours, or your house and garden seem to suffer from bad luck, perhaps it’s time to try a magical solution.
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By Jean Clinton, Clinical Professor, Psychiatry, McMaster University
Some experts believe what we are sometimes seeing today is not true gentle parenting, but rather an anxious drift into permissive parenting.
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