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What GoFundMe conceals: The campaigns that fail

Martin Lukk, University of Toronto; Erik Schneiderhan, University of Toronto

Most people are left refreshing the page and coming up empty-handed.

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

Karyn Amira, College of Charleston

Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other avatars of American conservatism wouldn’t recognize it under Trump.

Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate

Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis

With the huge task of a late presidential run against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris faces challenges distinct from those faced by Vice President Hubert Humphrey after LBJ decided not to seek reelection.

Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria

Sefa Secen, The Ohio State University

Following the most violent anti-Syrian riots to date in Turkish areas with large Syrian refugee populations, Turkey and Syria are on a delicate path to rapprochement that will affect the Middle East.

Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores

Megan Staples, University of Connecticut

Developing students’ mathematical power and confidence is key to creating true equity.

Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders

Mark R. O'Brian, University at Buffalo

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings

Nasia Safdar, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Some of the infections are showing an increased resistance to antibiotics.

As an Aussie makes baseball history, the sport’s dark past is a clue to why it never took off here

Ray Nickson, University of Newcastle

Sydney baseballer Travis Bazzana has taken the US by storm but the sport has endured a surprisingly troubled history in Australia.

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome