Why segregation still persists in US schools

Say hello to Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy

Chris Impey, University of Arizona

Sagittarius A* is a massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Now that astronomers have imaged it, they can begin to learn more about black holes within other galaxies across the universe.

The idea that power poses boost your confidence fell from favor – but a new review of the research calls for a second look

Astrid Schütz, University of Bamberg; Brad Bushman, The Ohio State University

For a while it was all the rage to adopt Wonder Woman’s famous stance and other body positions that allegedly pumped up your confidence – until more studies of the phenomenon failed to find the connection.

A shrinking fraction of the world’s major crops goes to feed the hungry, with more used for nonfood purposes

Deepak Ray, University of Minnesota

A new study finds that by 2030, less than one-third of the world’s major crop harvests will go directly to feed people.

Trees aren’t a climate change cure-all – 2 new studies on the life and death of trees in a warming world show why

William R.L. Anderegg, University of Utah

More carbon dioxide in the air doesn’t necessarily mean more growth for trees, and the increasing risk of wildfires and drought has major consequences, as an interactive map shows.

Why a US task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older

Elana Bernstein, University of Dayton

Up to 20% of US children have an anxiety disorder, and many suffer in silence.

A court case against migrant activists in Italy offers a reminder – not all refugees are welcome in Europe

Eleanor Paynter, Cornell University

Italian aid workers charged with helping migrants travel through the country were acquitted in May 2022. But migrants are often not well received in Europe, despite a welcome of Ukrainian refugees.

What is ‘personhood’? The ethics question that needs a closer look in abortion debates

Nancy S. Jecker, University of Washington

The definition of personhood is a key and contested philosophical issue that has made legalized abortion such a longstanding controversy.

Abortion funds are in the spotlight with the likely end of Roe v. Wade – 3 findings about what they do

Gretchen E. Ely, University of Tennessee

These nonprofits help with abortion access, but on average they don’t cover all costs, researchers have found.

How to brainstorm brilliant ideas in teams – without sliding into ‘groupthink’

Sabrina Habib, University of South Carolina

With companies encouraging greater teamwork, an expert outlines how to innovate effectively and problem solve as a group.

Adult ADHD: What it is, how to treat it and why medicine ignored it for so long

Daniel Merino, The Conversation

Two ADHD researchers discuss advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD.

Finland and Sweden’s desire to join Nato shows Putin has permanently redrawn the map of Europe

A sense of history and urgency as Somalia moves to elect a new president

America’s massive ‘lend-lease’ aid plan for Ukraine recalls similar help in Britain’s ‘darkest hour’