Sanctuary cities can't stop deportations

Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones

Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder

Tracking small, uncrewed aircraft – also known as drones – is difficult, especially at night. Detecting the radio signals used to control them is a promising approach, though it’s no silver bullet.

What is an AI agent? A computer scientist explains the next wave of artificial intelligence tools

Brian O'Neill, Quinnipiac University

The latest buzz phrase coming from technology companies is ‘AI agents.’ A computer scientist explains what that means – and how ChatGPT and your Roomba fit into the picture.

At 88, Pope Francis dances the tango with the global Catholic Church amid its culture wars

David M. Lantigua, University of Notre Dame

Francis’ vision for a ‘synodal’ church is one built on trust and relationships − a dance where partners work together.

Why Syria’s reconstruction may depend on the fate of its minorities

Ramazan Kılınç, Kennesaw State University

The fall of the Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria’s history. But it also opens a ‘chapter fraught with peril’ for the country’s minorities, an expert on religious minorities writes.

Rules against insider trading also boost innovation, research finds

D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University; Jiawei Chen, University of West Alabama; Valeriya Posylnaya, University of Minnesota Duluth

Some indictments have a bright side. Really.

Luigi Mangione isn’t the first alleged criminal to capture many people’s imaginations – and hearts

Kimberly Przeszlowski, Quinnipiac University

Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers and Bonnie and Clyde are other criminals who captivated observers because of their intriguing personal stories – and the violent nature of their crimes.

Trust in U.S. media hit an all-time low in 2024 − a new survey shows Black midwesterners have found other trusted messengers of news

Danielle K. Brown, Michigan State University

Trust in media is low, and more Americans are avoiding traditional sources of news. Instead, they are turning to social media influencers and trusted messengers in their own community.

Nixon’s official acts against his enemies list led to a bipartisan impeachment effort

Ken Hughes, University of Virginia

An enemies list isn’t a weapon against ‘the Deep State.’ It was a tool Richard Nixon used to create a deep state of his own.

Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias

M. Cristina Alcalde, Miami University

Often rooted in racism, DEI backlash ignores the full picture, one where these programs help employees thrive and lead to professional success.

‘Love Is Blind’ contestants count as employees − new US government agency finding could shake up reality TV production

David Arditi, University of Texas at Arlington

Thanks to a new ruling, reality TV contestants could begin to earn money and get treated better by production companies.

Why natural disasters hit harder in rural school districts

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota

Floods, hurricanes, fires and pandemics are hard for any school district to deal with. But in rural districts the struggle to recover is even harder.

Twins were the norm for our ancient primate ancestors − one baby at a time had evolutionary advantages

Marco Rubio is no friend of Havana − but does Trump’s pick for secretary of state mean Cuba policy is set?

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist