Understanding International Humanitarian Law
Understanding International Humanitarian Law: A Crucial Framework for Global Protection. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) serves as a vital framework that seeks to mitigate the impact of...
Supreme Court to consider giving First Amendment protections to social media posts
Citizens have sometimes been surprised to find public officials blocking people from viewing their social media feeds. alashi/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Lynn Greenky, Syracuse University...
Navigating the Cultural Tapestry of Wholeness in Individual and Collective Spiritual Journeys
Harmony Unveiled: Navigating the Cultural Tapestry of Wholeness in Individual and Collective Spiritual Journey Harmony Unveiled: Navigating the Cultural Tapestry of Wholeness in Individual and Collective...
Unveiling the Power of Speaking Less and Listening More
The Art of Silence: Unveiling the Power of Speaking Less and Listening More In a world inundated with constant chatter, where the cacophony of words seems...
Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden
The AI most likely to cause you harm is not some malevolent superintelligence, but the loan algorithm at your bank. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Anjana Susarla, Michigan...
Thanksgiving stories gloss over the history of US settlement on Native lands
Native Americans depicted at the first Thanksgiving feast, in a 1960 film about the Pilgrims’ first year in America. AP Photo Lisa Michelle King, University of...
What is quantum advantage?
IBM’s quantum computer got President Joe Biden’s attention. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Lidar, University of Southern California What is quantum advantage? A quantum computing...
What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses? A medical toxicologist explains
Only a small amount of fentanyl is enough to be lethal. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Kavita Babu, UMass Chan Medical School What is fentanyl and why is...
Understanding the Wealth Gap
Understanding the Wealth Gap: Implications for Collective Prosperity The wealth gap, a persistent economic phenomenon, has garnered significant attention in recent years. As disparities between the...
Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
If traveling into the past is possible, one way to do it might be sending people through tunnels in space. by raggio5 via Pixabay Adi Foord,...
Delving Deeper into the Factors Influencing the Likelihood of World War III
Delving Deeper into the Factors Influencing the Likelihood of World War III – The specter of World War III looms large in global consciousness, prompting a...
Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique − here’s how your brain stores and retrieves words
Your brain processes letters, words, sounds, semantics and grammar at breakneck speed. StudioM1/iStock via Getty Images Plus Nichol Castro, University at Buffalo Your mental dictionary is...
Understanding Positive Illusions: The Power of Optimism
Understanding Positive Illusions: The Power of Optimism Positive illusions refer to a cognitive bias in which individuals perceive themselves and their world in a more favorable...
Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term
Many cultures integrate hot peppers into traditional dishes. AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee Spicy food might burn in the moment,...
How Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor became Halloween’s theme song
In Bach’s era, the pipe organ was one of the world’s most technologically advanced instruments. Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis via Getty Images Megan Sarno, University of Texas at...
Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
Remember the old saying: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. David Wall/Moment via Getty Images Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina Curious Kids is a series for...
The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time
The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time As the end of daylight saving time approaches, it is essential to be aware of the...
Exploring the Mystical Significance of 3, 6, and 9
Exploring the Mystical Significance of 3, 6, and 9 The numbers 3, 6, and 9 have captivated the imagination of thinkers, mystics, and mathematicians for centuries....
Profits of Conflict: Unveiling the Economics of War
Profits of Conflict: Unveiling the Economics of War In the annals of history, the economic underpinnings of warfare have played a profound role in shaping global...
AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law
If AIs are going to play a role in society, they’ll need to understand the law. PhonlamaiPhoto/iStock via Getty Images Daniel Gervais, Vanderbilt University and John...
Unveiling the Green Magic THC
Unveiling the Green Magic: Exploring the Benefits of THC In the world of plants, there exists a verdant marvel that has captivated humanity for centuries. Enter...
Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media’s crisis of legitimacy
Content moderators like these workers make decisions about online communities based on company dictates. Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Washington Post via Getty Images Ethan Zuckerman, UMass...
Embracing the Present: Unveiling the Meaning of “Living in the Now”
Embracing the Present: Unveiling the Meaning of “Living in the Now”. In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, it is all too easy to find oneself...
