The search for a US city without climate risks

UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers

Jason Miller, Michigan State University

The strike would have been the first for the parcel delivery giant since 1997.

Why have you read ‘The Great Gatsby’ but not Ursula Parrott’s ‘Ex-Wife’?

Marsha Gordon, North Carolina State University

‘Ex-Wife’ originally outsold ‘The Great Gatsby,’ but critics sniffed at the novel, deeming it a melodramatic period piece − even though it tackled timeless issues like gender, money and power.

Why somepeopletalkveryfast and others … take … their … time − despite stereotypes, it has nothing to do with intelligence

Michelle Devereaux, Kennesaw State University; Chris C. Palmer, Kennesaw State University

Language, geography, age and other factors can all affect how fast a person talks. But sometimes, these perceived differences are only in the listener’s head.

Navigating the intersection between AI, automation and religion – 3 essential reads

Meher Bhatia, The Conversation

The merging of technology and faith is sparking a transformative shift in redefining spirituality and religious practices.

How a hip-hop mindset can help teachers in a time of turmoil

Toby Jenkins, University of South Carolina

The same boldness that enabled hip-hop to endure can benefit teachers in the classroom, a hip-hop scholar writes.

Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health – new research

Samia Almoughrabie, University of California, San Diego

Bacteria and lipids get a bad rap for causing breakouts and oily skin. But both play an essential role in helping your skin barrier stay strong against pathogens and insults from the environment.

Yes, debates do help voters decide – and candidates are increasingly reluctant to participate

Gibbs Knotts, College of Charleston; Vince Benigni, College of Charleston

Debates have played an important part in the American political process. And when candidates don’t participate, democracy suffers.

Trump’s classified-documents indictment does more than allege crimes − it tells a compelling story

Derek H. Kiernan-Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder

Department of Justice prosecutors could have composed a technocratic document intelligible only to other criminal law insiders when indicting Donald Trump in the documents case. They did much more.

Tipping etiquette and norms are in flux − here’s how you can avoid feeling flustered or ripped off

More adults than ever have been seeking ADHD medications – an ADHD expert explains what could be driving the trend

Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure