I am an Iranian-American who has studied Iranian social movements for more than 25 years.
What a Bear Attack in a Remote Valley in Nepal Tells Us About the Problem of Aging Rural Communities
Dorje dropped to the ground, but the bear ripped open his shirt and tore at his shoulder.
Dorje dropped to the ground, but the bear ripped open his shirt and tore at his shoulder.
Are There Thunderstorms on Mars? A Planetary Scientist Explains the Red Planet’s Dry, Dusty Storms
More than 10 years ago, my planetary science colleagues and I found the first evidence for lightning strikes on Mars.
More than 10 years ago, my planetary science colleagues and I found the first evidence for lightning strikes on Mars.
American Farmers, Who Once Fed the World, Face a Volatile Global Market With Diminishing Federal Backing
During World War II, the U.S. government tied agriculture to foreign policy by using taxpayer dollars to buy food from American farmers and send it to hungry allies abroad.
During World War II, the U.S. government tied agriculture to foreign policy by using taxpayer dollars to buy food from American farmers and send it to hungry allies abroad.
Deep Reading Can Boost Your Critical Thinking and Help You Resist Misinformation – Here’s How to Build the Skill
Considering this challenging information landscape, strong critical reading skills are as relevant and necessary as they’ve ever been.
Considering this challenging information landscape, strong critical reading skills are as relevant and necessary as they’ve ever been.
Colorado Ranchers and Consumers Can Team Up to Make Beef Supply Chains More Sustainable
Circularity is an economic model where raw materials are responsibly sourced, waste products are put to best use and the system maximizes ecosystem functioning and human well-being.
Circularity is an economic model where raw materials are responsibly sourced, waste products are put to best use and the system maximizes ecosystem functioning and human well-being.
New Variant of the Flu Virus Is Driving Surge of Cases Across the US and Canada
As an emergency room pediatrician in central Massachusetts, I’m seeing a tremendous amount of flu over the past few weeks.
As an emergency room pediatrician in central Massachusetts, I’m seeing a tremendous amount of flu over the past few weeks.
Raccoons Break Into Liquor Stores, Scale Skyscrapers and Pick Locks – Studying Their Clever Brains Can Clarify Human Intelligence, Too
Despite being one of the most intriguing mammals living alongside humans, raccoons have avoided the scientific spotlight.
Despite being one of the most intriguing mammals living alongside humans, raccoons have avoided the scientific spotlight.
Global Power Struggles Over the Ocean’s Finite Resources Call for Creative Diplomacy
How policymakers handle these challenges will affect food supplies, the price of goods and national security.
How policymakers handle these challenges will affect food supplies, the price of goods and national security.
China’s New Condom Tax Will Prove No Effective Barrier to Country’s Declining Fertility Rate
As of Jan. 1, such items were subject to a 13% value-added tax. Meanwhile, services such as child care and matchmaking remain duty-free.
As of Jan. 1, such items were subject to a 13% value-added tax. Meanwhile, services such as child care and matchmaking remain duty-free.
The Hidden Power of Grief Rituals
I witnessed this funeral ritual in 2024 while accompanying scholar Melanie Nyhof on her fieldwork.
I witnessed this funeral ritual in 2024 while accompanying scholar Melanie Nyhof on her fieldwork.
Reddit and TikTok – With the Help of AI – Are Reshaping How Researchers Understand Substance Use
These online conversations are reshaping how researchers think about substance use, addiction and recovery.
These online conversations are reshaping how researchers think about substance use, addiction and recovery.
The ‘Drug Threat’ That Justified the US Ouster of Maduro Won’t Be Fixed by His Arrest
Trump has described Maduro as “the kingpin of a vast criminal network responsible for trafficking colossal amounts of deadly and illicit drugs into the United States.”
Trump has described Maduro as “the kingpin of a vast criminal network responsible for trafficking colossal amounts of deadly and illicit drugs into the United States.”
Small Businesses Say They Aren’t Planning to Hire Many Recent Graduates for Entry-Level Jobs – Here’s Why
This would be the largest anticipated decrease in small businesses hiring new graduates in more than a decade.
This would be the largest anticipated decrease in small businesses hiring new graduates in more than a decade.
Eating Less Ultraprocessed Food Supports Healthier Aging, New Research Shows
Ultraprocessed foods are made using industrial techniques and ingredients that aren’t typically used in home cooking.
Ultraprocessed foods are made using industrial techniques and ingredients that aren’t typically used in home cooking.
Financial Case for College Remains Strong, but Universities Need to Add Creative Thinking to Their Curriculum
Almost two-thirds of registered voters said in an October 2025 NBC News poll that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost – marking an increase from 40% of registered voters who said that college wasn’t worth the cost in June 2013.
Almost two-thirds of registered voters said in an October 2025 NBC News poll that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost – marking an increase from 40% of registered voters who said that college wasn’t worth the cost in June 2013.