Research into language learning shows that how old someone is when they learn a language does matter, but there is no point at which the ability to learn a language switches off.
The Cost of Casting Animals as Heroes and Villains in Conservation Science
In our work as ecologists, we find that the “hero-villain” narrative trope is a popular tool in ecology and conservation writing.
In our work as ecologists, we find that the “hero-villain” narrative trope is a popular tool in ecology and conservation writing.
From Moral Authority to Risk Management: How University Presidents Stopped Speaking Their Minds
Since 2023 and the start of the Israel-Hamas war, a growing number of university and college presidents have remained silent on politics.
Since 2023 and the start of the Israel-Hamas war, a growing number of university and college presidents have remained silent on politics.
How Protecting Wilderness Could Mean Purposefully Tending It, Not Just Leaving It Alone
New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.
New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.
Making Sense of a Chaotic Planet: How Understanding Weather and Climate Risks Depends on Supercomputers Like Ncar’s
My colleagues and I try to understand extreme weather and long-term climate risks by using virtual versions of Earth inside these machines.
My colleagues and I try to understand extreme weather and long-term climate risks by using virtual versions of Earth inside these machines.
Artists and Writers Are Often Hesitant to Disclose They’ve Collaborated With AI – And Those Fears May Be Justified
The appeal is understandable. Emerging research shows that generative AI can support the creative process and, at times, produce outputs that people prefer to work made by humans alone.
The appeal is understandable. Emerging research shows that generative AI can support the creative process and, at times, produce outputs that people prefer to work made by humans alone.
HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ Nails How Hospital Cyberattacks Create Chaos, Endanger Patients and Disrupt Critical Care
Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan. 8, 2026, the show follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle) and his colleagues through a single 15-hour clinical shift, divided into one-hour episodes.
Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan. 8, 2026, the show follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle) and his colleagues through a single 15-hour clinical shift, divided into one-hour episodes.
‘Probably’ Doesn’t Mean the Same Thing to Your AI as It Does to You
We recently published a study in the journal NPJ Complexity that suggests that, while large language model AIs excel at conversation, they often fail to align with humans when communicating uncertainty.
We recently published a study in the journal NPJ Complexity that suggests that, while large language model AIs excel at conversation, they often fail to align with humans when communicating uncertainty.
Colleges Face a Choice: Try to Shape AI’s Impact on Learning, or Be Redefined by It
What is the purpose of a college education, as AI is rapidly reshaping how students think, learn and prepare for careers?
What is the purpose of a college education, as AI is rapidly reshaping how students think, learn and prepare for careers?
Meekness Isn’t Weakness – Once Considered Positive, It’s One of the ‘Undersung Virtues’ That Deserve Defense Today
Indeed, one of the Oxford English Dictionary’s definitions is “inclined to submit tamely to oppression or injury, easily imposed upon or cowed, timid.” Meekness, then, is a weakness. Why would you ever want to be meek?
Indeed, one of the Oxford English Dictionary’s definitions is “inclined to submit tamely to oppression or injury, easily imposed upon or cowed, timid.” Meekness, then, is a weakness. Why would you ever want to be meek?
How Dracula Became a Red-Hot Lover
A Love Tale,” the film features a protagonist who is not simply a monster, but a lover.
A Love Tale,” the film features a protagonist who is not simply a monster, but a lover.
The Greatest Risk of AI in Higher Education Isn’t Cheating – It’s the Erosion of Learning Itself
These concerns are understandable. But focusing so much on cheating misses the larger transformation already underway, one that extends far beyond student misconduct and even the classroom.
These concerns are understandable. But focusing so much on cheating misses the larger transformation already underway, one that extends far beyond student misconduct and even the classroom.
Stressed Out by Politics? You’re Not Imagining It, and Research Shows That Social Media Is Largely To Blame
For the better part of two decades, the American Psychological Association has documented a steady increase in the phenomenon of “political stress” among American voters.
For the better part of two decades, the American Psychological Association has documented a steady increase in the phenomenon of “political stress” among American voters.
‘Learning to Be Humble Meant Taming My Need to Stand Out from the Group’ – A Humility Scholar Explains How He Became More Grounded
I want to share my journey, but first it is important to understand what humility is – and isn’t. It’s been extolled as a virtue for centuries, but it’s often mischaracterized.
I want to share my journey, but first it is important to understand what humility is – and isn’t. It’s been extolled as a virtue for centuries, but it’s often mischaracterized.
Do Animals Have a Future on Hollywood Sets?
But business has not been as good as it used to be for the animal trainers who specialize in renting creatures of all kinds to film and TV productions.
But business has not been as good as it used to be for the animal trainers who specialize in renting creatures of all kinds to film and TV productions.
Your Gut Microbes Can Be Anti-Aging – Scientists Are Uncovering How to Keep Your Microbiome Youthful
The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of microscopic organisms – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that largely inhabit the colon.
The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of microscopic organisms – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that largely inhabit the colon.