Ukraine's weak human rights record makes peace harder

What’s effective altruism? A philosopher explains

Jacob Bauer, University of Dayton

The term, coined in 2011, refers to people who seek to use their money and time to make as much progress as possible toward solving the world’s most pressing problems.

Debates over sacred images in the Byzantine Empire show why it’s hard to appease any side

Paroma Chatterjee, University of Michigan

Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies in the Byzantine Empire over images of Christ.

How California’s ambitious new climate plan could help speed energy transformation around the world

Daniel Sperling, University of California, Davis

California is one of the world’s largest economies, and it’s aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. A transportation expert involved in the plan explains why it just might succeed.

People blame and judge parents for children’s heavier weights

Jaimie Arona Krems, Oklahoma State University; Devanshi Patel, Oklahoma State University

While excess weight arises from a complex interplay of genes, environment, diet and activity, new research finds Americans hold parents responsible for excess weight in their kids.

US will give military tanks to Ukraine, signaling Western powers’ long-term commitment to thwarting Russia

Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University

The US tanks could give Ukraine an advantage in pushing back Russia from its territory – but no amount of money alone is enough to win a war.

Prince Harry’s kill count revelation could spark important discussions about war’s effects on soldiers

L. William Uhl, United States Air Force Academy

A US Air Force professor of philosophy weighs in on Prince Harry’s decision to disclose his ‘body count’ from his service in Afghanistan.

Cochlear implants can bring the experience of sound to those with hearing loss, but results may vary – here’s why

Cheap sewer pipe repairs can push toxic fumes into homes and schools – here’s how to lower the risk

When fishing boats go dark at sea, they’re often committing crimes – we mapped where it happens