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Why magical thinking is so widespread – a look at the psychological roots of common superstitions

Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut

An anthropologist explains why we all have some irrational beliefs and the reason they give us comfort.

Why Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is priceless – and unforgettable

Stefan Szymanski, University of Michigan

As the ball that Maradona’s fist helped on its way to the back of the net – with some divine help – goes up for auction, a scholar of soccer explains why that goal means so much.

Native American children’s protection against adoption by non-Indian families is before the Supreme Court

Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Wayne State University

A case before the Supreme Court will determine whether a federal law meant to protect Native American children from being forcibly removed from their families is constitutional.

Environmental justice has the White House’s attention, building on 40 years of struggle – but California suggests new funding won’t immediately solve deeply entrenched problems

Tracy Perkins, Arizona State University

Poor communities of color have spent decades battling US industrial and agricultural pollution. A new EPA office is designed to support their struggle, but history suggests reason for caution.

Business management doesn’t always have to be about capitalism – this course shows how it can also be a calling

Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan

Is business education too focused on money and not humanity? A business professor weighs in.

Dung beetle mothers protect their offspring from a warming world by digging deeper

Kimberly S. Sheldon, University of Tennessee

Everyone is feeling the heat these days – even species that develop underground.

Birds evolve different body temperatures in different climates – new study of 53 African species

Marc Trevor Freeman, University of Pretoria; Andrew McKechnie, University of Pretoria

Birds species vary greatly in the way they handle heat – an important finding for predicting vulnerability to global warming.

How asexuals navigate romantic relationships

How winning record $2 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy

Former math teacher explains why some students are ‘good’ at math and others lag behind