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Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there’s already one victor in that war: Iran

Aaron Pilkington, University of Denver

Iran has a growing role in the Ukraine war, helping Russia augment its dwindling weapons supplies. That may help Russia, but it also serves Iran’s national interests.

Why the GOP’s battle for the soul of ‘character conservatives’ in these midterms may center on Utah and its Latter-day Saint voters

Luke Perry, Utica College

Many Republicans have wrestled with whether to embrace Donald Trump and his brash political style. Latter-day Saints are an especially telling example.

Diwali: A celebration of the goddess Lakshmi, and her promise of prosperity and good fortune

Jeffery D. Long, Elizabethtown College

Shri is the earliest name given to the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu texts. The word originally meant splendor and refers to all that is auspicious.

Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study

Franklin G. Berger, University of South Carolina

Don’t be confused by recent media reports – colonoscopies are still the best way to detect and prevent colon cancer.

HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

David Routt, University of Richmond

During a two-decade period of English history known as the Anarchy, a woman sought to make the then-unprecedented move of ascending to the English throne.

Humans are 8% virus – how the ancient viral DNA in your genome plays a role in human disease and development

Aidan Burn, Tufts University

Bits of viral genes incorporated into human DNA have been linked to cancer, ALS and schizophrenia. But many of these genes may not be harmful, and could even protect against infectious disease.

Powerful women heading up dating apps are framed as young and sexy

Treena Orchard, Western University; Riki Thompson, University of Washington

Two women ruled the dating app tech industry last year. How they were portrayed by mainstream media versus how they portrayed themselves in social media says a lot about how women leaders are viewed.

Wildfires reshape forests and change the behavior of animals that live there

Taylor Ganz, University of Washington

Wildfires are remaking western US forests. Decisions about managing forests that have burned should factor in how fires change animal behavior and interactions between predators and prey.

How college in prison is leading professors to rethink how they teach

Mneesha Gellman, Emerson College

In a new book, professors shine light on the transformative experience of teaching behind bars.

Helping the liver regenerate itself could give patients with end-stage liver disease a treatment option besides waiting for a transplant

Why the US House of Representatives has 435 seats – and how that could change

How Bob Dylan used the ancient practice of ‘imitatio’ to craft some of the most original songs of his time