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Jon Stewart, still a ‘tiny, neurotic man,’ back to remind Americans what’s at stake

Dannagal G. Young, University of Delaware

In the early 2000s, Jon Stewart perfected the art of ironic satire, playfully critiquing politicians, political institutions, the press and the public. What’s his role now?

Even presidents need a touch of madness − in March

Daniel Palazzolo, University of Richmond

Filling out brackets for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments allows a president to be just a regular Joe. Including Joe Biden.

EPA’s new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars, while also addressing consumer and industry concerns

Alan Jenn, University of California, Davis

The new rule isn’t a mandate for electric vehicles, but it will sharply increase their market share over the coming decade.

TikTok’s duet, green screen and stitch turn political point-scoring into an art form

Jessica Maddox, University of Alabama

TikTok’s features for combining different users’ videos have sparked a wave of creativity. They’ve also formed an arena for political arguments and insults.

Generative AI could leave users holding the bag for copyright violations

Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University

With the right prompts, AI users can mimic copyrighted works. There’s no easy technical or legal fix.

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Cassandra Runyon, College of Charleston; David Hurd, Pennsylvania Western University

Eclipses are rare, fantastic celestial events. Here’s how educators can help visually impaired students enjoy eclipses alongside their sighted peers.

What’s in tattoo ink? My team’s chemical analysis found ingredients that aren’t on the label and could cause allergies

John Swierk, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Some tattoo inks contain unlabeled materials that can cause allergic reactions.

Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks

Mohammad Houshmand, Drexel University; Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University

Your skin heals from cuts and scrapes on its own − what if concrete could do that too?

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

Anna Schwabe, University of Colorado Boulder

Misleading potency labels can disrupt medical dosages, misguide recreational users and erode trust in the industry.

Why March Madness is a special time of year for state budgets

Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University

When the US Supreme Court legalized sports betting, states were quick to get in on the action. But as lawmakers grow reliant on taxes from betting, what do they owe problem gamblers?

Breakaway parties threaten to disrupt South Korea’s two-party system – can they also end parliamentary gridlock?

Jong Eun Lee, North Greenville University

Heading into a parliamentary vote, there is very little gap between the ruling People Power Party and opposition Democratic Party – raising the prospect of a smaller party emerging as kingmaker.

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Nixon declared Americans deserved to know ‘whether their president is a crook’ – Trump says the opposite

Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for