By Morgan Bazilian, Professor of Public Policy and Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines
Kyri Baker, Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
The equipment needed to keep the grid running is hard to make, and materials are limited. And supply-chain bottlenecks are taking years to clear.
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By Nicole West Bassoff, Posdoctoral Research Fellow in Public Policy, University of Virginia
The mayor-elect can use his popularity to protect New York’s capacity for self-government from outside interference, while reaffirming what his campaign promises mean to the city.
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By Samantha Hicks, Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Coastal Carolina University
Amanda Craddock, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Coastal Carolina University
Federal work study creates opportunities for students and universities alike. But the program’s challenges go beyond the potential government funding cuts.
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By Stacy D. VanDeveer, Professor of Global Governance & Human Security, UMass Boston
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.
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By Christopher Schaberg, Director of Public Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis
The humble ‘broken image’ icon has a rich backstory – one connected to early web design, camera culture and our timeless urge to find meaning in the landscape.
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By Mary J. Scourboutakos, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.
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By Jenalee Doom, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Denver
About 4 in 10 of the more than 42 million Americans who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are children under 18. This food aid helps their families buy groceries and boosts their health in many ways – both during childhood and once they’re adults.
I am a developmental psychologist who studies how stress and nutrition affect kids’ mental and physical health during…
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By Christos Makridis, Associate Research Professor of Information Systems, Arizona State University; Institute for Humane Studies
Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone.
I’m a labor economist who studies how technology and organizational change affect productivity and well-being. In a study published in an August 2025 working paper, I found that the way people allocate their time to work has changed profoundly since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
For example, among professionals in occupations…
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By Folahanmi Aina, Lecturer in Political Economy of Violence, Conflict and Development, SOAS, University of London
The Sahel region, south of the Sahara, is notorious for being the global epicentre of terrorism. With a combined population of 75 million people, the region has accounted for more fatalities than any other on the African continent since 2021.
In 2024, deaths from terrorism across the region stood at 11,200:…
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By Lisa Cuchara, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Quinnipiac University
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.
As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread – and how to prevent them from doing so. In my courses, I teach my students how to reduce microbial risks, including those tied to activities such as hosting a big Thanksgiving gathering, without…
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