Animals have culture, too – but we do have something they don't

The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it

Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame

Facing legal and political pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to resume airstrikes has encouraged right-wing allies back into the fold.

Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected

Daniel Pastula, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

A medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels.

Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy

Lori Frasier, Penn State

Up to 25% of infants diagnosed with abusive head trauma – otherwise known as shaken baby syndrome – die, and a substantial percentage who survive are left with long-term disabilities.

Can animals make art?

Shawn Simpson, University of Pittsburgh

Without being able to get into the heads of animals, it’s hard to say for sure. But instances of pig painters, whale crooners and bird sculptors certainly make it seem plausible.

Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives

Elizabeth Call, Rochester Institute of Technology

Every democracy needs a national archive. Trump’s staffing shake-up is endangering an institution that preserves the nation’s history.

The story of the Great Migration often overlooks Black businesses that built Detroit

Kendra D. Boyd, Rutgers University

Detroit’s Black population grew sixfold from 1910 to 1920, and many businesses that sprouted to welcome the newcomers flourished.

Donald Trump’s nonstop news-making can be exhausting, making it harder for people to scrutinize his presidential actions

Jennifer Mercieca, Texas A&M University

Overwhelming people with a deluge of announcements makes it difficult to easily track and understand what is happening in the White House.

Social media design is key to protecting kids online

Abdulmalik Alluhidan, Vanderbilt University

Policymakers are focusing on restricting teens’ access to social media, but this approach risks cutting them off from its benefits. Making the platforms safer offers an alternative path.

As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions − World Day for Glaciers carries a reminder

Suzanne OConnell, Wesleyan University; Alton C. Byers, University of Colorado Boulder

When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.

Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation

Lightning Jay, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Critical thinking involves specific skills for assessing evidence, but background knowledge about the subject is also essential.

High school sports are losing athletes to private clubs, but schools can keep them by focusing on character development

Mark Rerick, University of North Dakota

More student-athletes are opting to play sports for private clubs rather than their varsity high school teams. To retain more athletes, schools should focus less on competition.

Beatings, overcrowding and food deprivation: US deportees face distressing human rights conditions in El Salvador’s mega-prison

How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green

Social movements constrained Trump in his first term – more than people realize