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One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College

The Democrats’ loss of the White House has provoked major soul-searching among party members. A scholar recommends a review of history to avoid catastrophizing.

Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning

Ian McDonough, Binghamton University, State University of New York; Michael Dulas, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

Loneke Blackman Carr, University of Connecticut; Jameta Nicole Barlow, George Washington University

Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women from adopting lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss.

US states are finally starting to put in place protections for the kids of family vloggers

Jessica Maddox, University of Alabama

Family vlogging can seem benign, even heartwarming. But kids can’t consent to appear in these videos − and, in most states, have no claim to any of the earnings.

Informal safety nets help many Americans with expenses – people at all income levels benefit from this ‘financial interdependence’

Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, University of North Dakota

This unofficial and invisible safety net is widespread and operates at all income levels. But no one knows the actual scale of this web of informal transactions.

Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school

Eric Hengyu Hu, University at Albany, State University of New York; Paul L. Morgan, University at Albany, State University of New York

Achievement gaps between white, Black and Hispanic students can be substantially explained by one factor: Their family’s socioeconomic status.

Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability

Jenna Abetz, College of Charleston

When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about how schools can better help them.

3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia

Evidence from Snowball Earth found in ancient rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak – it’s a missing link

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?