Are the religiously disengaged more selfish?

Ukraine’s war has shattered some friendships and family ties – but ‘care ethics’ have strengthened other relationships

Greta Uehling, University of Michigan

An anthropologist explains how years of conflict have made Ukrainians reassess their priorities and relationships.

A tale of two climate policies: India’s UN commitments aim low, but its national policies are ambitious – here’s why that matters

Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Tufts University

India’s international climate pledge could set the tone for other emerging economies for a decade.

Over-the-counter hearing aids have been greenlighted by the FDA – your local pharmacist will soon be able to sell you the device you need

Elaine Mormer, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences; Lucas Berenbrok, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences

OTC hearing aids promise to increase the accessibility and affordability of the devices for millions of adults who live with untreated mild to moderate hearing loss.

Brad Pitt’s apparently defunct foundation reached a $20.5 million settlement with Hurricane Katrina survivors over its green housing debacle

Judith Keller, University of Heidelberg

The low-income homebuyers who obtained these homes were deprived of the financial security they were promised. They’re now eligible for at least $25,000 in reimbursements for repairs.

Dolphins use signature whistles to represent other dolphins – similarly to how humans use names

Jason Bruck, Stephen F. Austin State University

Using urine and signature whistles from other dolphins, a team of scientists has shown that dolphins use signature whistles like names and hold mental representations of other dolphins in their minds.

Lunar mining and Moon land claims fall into a gray area of international law, but negotiations are underway to avoid conflict and damage to spacecraft

Michelle L.D. Hanlon, University of Mississippi

The era of lunar resource use is quickly approaching. But with legal and practical issues still looming, nations are starting to think about sustainable ways to mine and protect the Moon.

Six benefits that the metaverse offers to colleges and universities

Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

Sitting in the front row of a lecture hall could become obsolete as more colleges and universities enter the metaverse.

Serena Williams: why many female athletes feel pressure to retire after becoming mothers

Linguistics locates the beginnings of the Austronesian expansion – with Indigenous seafaring people in eastern Taiwan

Nigeria wants to ban motorcycle sales to dent terror attacks. Why it won’t work