By John C. Quindry, Professor of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training, University of Montana
As the summer’s sunny days take hold, many people turn to outdoor exercise.
But in parts of North America, pleasant weather often aligns with wildfire season. As summers get drier, both the frequency and the intensity of wildfires have grown, producing more polluting smoke.
A fire’s smoke can spread across several states, leaving people at risk for the health consequences of air pollution.
Exercisers…
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By Anurag Srivastava, Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University
Recycling solar panels seems like a smart idea, but it’s complicated. Built to withstand years of wind and weather, solar panels are designed for strength, not easy breakdown.
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By Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.
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By Daniel Hungerman, Professor of Economics, University of Notre Dame
A new broadly available tax break of up to $1,000 will become available for those giving to a charity if they file on their own. Couples filing jointly may deduct $2,000 from their taxable income.
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By Pooja Shree Chettiar, Ph.D. Candidate in Medical Sciences, Texas A&M University
Mental health chatbots promise therapy at your fingertips, but can AI ease anxiety and depression, or are we confusing conversation with care?
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By Divya Venkatesh, BBSRC Discovery Fellow, University of Oxford
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health recently confirmed the country’s twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza so far this year. The patient, a five-year-old boy from Kampot province, is currently in intensive care with severe respiratory symptoms.
The announcement, on July 3, came just days after a 19-month-old child in neighbouring Takeo province died from the same virus.
To date, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. But the steady increase in cases…
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By Ruth Patrick, Professor in Social Policy, University of Glasgow
Kitty Stewart, Professor, Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
New government statistics released today show the reach of the two-child limit. There are 1,665,540 children in England, Scotland and Wales living in households affected by the two-child limit, an increase of over 35,000 from the same time in 2024.
The…
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By James Sweeney, Professor, Lancaster Law School, Lancaster University
The IDF says it will not implement the government’s plan to forcibly move Palestinians to a camp in the south of the Gaza Strip.
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By Paul Hough, Lecturer Sport & Exercise Physiology , University of Westminster
As with many competitions, competitors in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament face a gruelling match schedule. There are typically only three or four days between matches during the group stage of international tournaments – with some teams even facing tighter turnarounds depending on scheduling.
This congested fixture schedule places a significant physical demand on players, increases injury risk and makes it challenging to sustain peak physical performance. This is why recovery strategies are put into action…
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By Clodagh Harrington, Lecturer in American Politics, University College Cork
Funding cuts for crisis services in the US will cause long-term problems in its ability to predict and respond in emergencies.
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