By Jay L. Zagorsky, Associate Professor of Business, Boston University
If you or someone you know has a baby or a child under 18, you’re likely wondering if they should get a “Trump Account.”
The U.S. government started giving babies born during President Donald Trump’s second term a US$1,000 gift on July 4, 2026. This money goes into the accounts, which are named after the president.…
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By Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School
If Congress didn’t believe habitat destruction and degradation constitute ‘harm’ under the statute, why would it require permits and plans to offset habitat loss?
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By Laura Russo, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee
Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.
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By José Kaire, Prrofessor of Political Science, Arizona State University
The current state of democracy in the world is fragile. According to the V-Dem Project, which measures global democracy, 41% of the world’s population live in autocratizing countries — that is, those becoming more authoritarian.
In fact, a “third wave of autocratization” has seen democracy pushed back to levels not seen since 1978, the authors of the 2026 V-Dem report conclude. Worse, many of the 92 autocracies around the world are becoming more repressive.
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By Gabriel E. Hales, Research Fellow in Media and Information, Michigan State University
Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.
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By Tana Carson, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Florida International University
Tania Santiago Perez, Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy, Florida International University
Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.
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By Melinda Haas, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh
Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.
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By Jonathan Caulkins, Professor of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says skill games are gambling. As lawmakers rush to tax them, a CMU scholar says the debate skips a more fundamental question.
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By Matthew Pittman, Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations, University of Tennessee
When you’re tired and distracted, an online ad’s claims can be more effective in pitching a product when they’re assertive and explicit.
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By David C. Gaze, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Pathology, University of Westminster
Microplastics are a big environmental issue. They’ve been found in oceans, drinking water, seafood, the air we breathe, and increasingly throughout the human body, from the placenta to the brain.
A new study by researchers in Italy, published in the European…
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