Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon serves as a warning

Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking

Alex Hinton, Rutgers University - Newark

Despite Trump’s criminal record and other controversies, his supporters still see him as someone who is tough on immigration and good for the economy, an anthropologist who studies polarization finds.

What is ‘dark money’ political spending, and how does it affect US politics?

Emily Lau, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Donors often try to conceal their involvement in politics, and campaigns try to hide what they spend their money on.

Local government controls your roads, schools and utilities − but that doesn’t mean the US president doesn’t touch your life in important ways

Zoe Nemerever, Auburn University

When it comes to the November election, races up and down the ballot have distinct and profound effects on our lives.

Can you change your personality? Psychology research says yes, by tweaking what you think and do

Shannon Sauer-Zavala, University of Kentucky

The concept of a personality may sound like it’s set in stone. But personality is really much more flexible − and you can take steps to craft your characteristic thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

Nathaniel Johnson, University of North Dakota; Madeline Comeau, University of North Dakota

Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.

America is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors − but their path to immigration is getting harder

Selma Hedlund, Boston University

While they’re in high demand, more and more foreign doctors are starting to see America’s immigration process as too risky an endeavor.

What America’s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy

Corey D. B. Walker, Wake Forest University

Conversations on religious freedom are key to democracy, but they are missing from the discourse this election year, writes a scholar who studies the role of religion in politics.

Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianism

Richard Wood, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

As one of the last large, influential organizations outside the government, the church is being targeted in Daniel Ortega’s ongoing crackdown.

Climate change is easier to study when it’s presented as a game

Ian Thacker, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Students found the topic of climate change less boring when they studied it using a numbers estimation game.

Mixed emotions – neuroscience is exploring how your brain lets you experience two opposite feelings at once

A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all

Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits