By Jeanne Beatrix Law, Professor of English, Kennesaw State University
Workplace productivity and educational challenges get the headlines, but it turns out that ChatGPT and its ilk are more likely to be used for household tasks.
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By Dagomar Degroot, Associate Professor of Environmental History, Georgetown University
From communications outages to a brush with nuclear war, solar events like flares and coronal mass ejections have shaped human history.
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By Daniel J. Sherman, Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Art History and History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A century-old French archaeological scandal was sensationalized in the press at the time – but responsible scientists also relied on careful reporting to get the truth out.
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By Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Professor of Anthropology, Rice University
Paleoanthropologists have thought that Homo habilis was the first stone-tool maker and meat-eater in our genus. But new research suggests H. habilis might not have been so advanced.
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By Brad Reisfeld, Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Public Health, Colorado State University
When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food.
But the line between harmless fermentation and dangerous spoilage is sharp. Consuming spoiled foods exposes the body to a range of microbial toxins and biochemical by-products, many of which can interfere with essential biological processes. The health effects can vary from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to severe conditions such as liver cancer.
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By Roshanak (Roshi) Nateghi, Associate Professor of Sustainability, Georgetown University
Many of the canceled grants were investments in the science and infrastructure necessary to keep the lights on in coming years, especially when the grid is under stress.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Screenshot of a video showing police firing tear gas at protesters in Maroua, Far North region, Cameroon on October 22, 2025 @private © Cameroon’s post-election period has been marred with violence, with at least four people killed allegedly by security forces, dozens injured, and hundreds more arrested across the country since the October 12, 2025 presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rein in their security forces, promptly and impartially investigate the excessive use of force, and release all those wrongfully…
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By Tahlia Norrish, MPhil Candidate (Sport Sciences), The University of Queensland
Cliff Mallett, Professor of Sport Psychology and Coaching, The University of Queensland
Steven Rynne, Associate Professor, Sports Coaching; Affiliate, UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
Veronique Richard, Lecturer & Researcher, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland
When most people think of actors, they imagine the glamour of movies, television and the stage.
Yet few people realise actors are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and suicidal…
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By Guest Contributor
Education in Madagascar is facing a number of severe challenges. Poor infrastructure, a lack of materials, difficult learning environments, and a severe shortage of teachers are compounding the problem.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Top row from left: (1) Dr. Farajallah Ahmed Yousif; (2) Abdullah Jumaa Ali Bahr; (3) Mohamed Fathallah Shater; (4) Saleh Jumaa Ahmed Lower row from left: (1) Ali Jumaa Ali Bahr; (2) Adel Sayed Ibrahim Fakir; (3) Jamal Abdullah Masri; (4) Wael Ahmed Hassan Ishaq © 2022 Private (Beirut) – Saudi authorities should immediately release 10 Nubian Egyptians who have been unjustly detained for over 5 years, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 6, 2025, the Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) in Riyadh reduced the sentences of the prisoners on appeal, yet all 10 remain…
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