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‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin
Y. Tony Yang, George Washington University When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that they were taking six…
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How smart home materials can shield us from extreme heat and cut energy bills all year
Md Jaynul Abden, Western Sydney University and Jannatul Dil Afroze, Western Sydney University Australia is getting hotter. Climate change is…
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The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
Martina Linnenluecke, University of Technology Sydney and Carl Rhodes, University of Technology Sydney When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term…
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Australia needs a school lunch program – like many other high-income countries
Rachel Carey, The University of Melbourne Many Australian parents of school-age children will be looking forward to a break from…
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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026
Jennifer Morgan, Tufts University Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels…
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Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students
Lisa Bosman, Purdue University Many engineering and science undergraduates are approaching January application deadlines for prestigious summer internships and study…
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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
Laura Baehr, Drexel University One in five Philadelphians are age 60 or older, and the city’s senior population has been…
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Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps
Jenn Finders, Colorado State University Colorado is the sixth-least affordable state for child care in the nation. Costs for center-based…
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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a…
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your guide to the southern sky in 2026
Nick Lomb, University of Southern Queensland What will we see in the southern sky in 2026? A total eclipse…
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Norse mythology brims with fierce, fabulous women. Here are 5 of my favourites
Lisa Bennett, Flinders University Norse myths have captured the popular imagination for centuries. Ever since they were translated for European…
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Yes, forest trees die of old age. But the warming climate is killing them faster
Belinda Medlyn, Western Sydney University; Laura Williams, Western Sydney University, and Ruiling Lu, Western Sydney University Across Australia, forests are…
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Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home
Katelyn Richard, Colorado State University I have a health goal for the new year that doesn’t require me to get…
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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction
Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone…
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The 17th-century Pueblo leader who fought for independence from colonial rule – long before the American Revolution
Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall Collection contains 100 sculptures:…
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