A scholar of Buddhism explains why creating a digital afterlife for loved ones may cause us to miss critical moments for…
History shows that governments’ attempts to strengthen religious institutions can backfire.
Rural counties also benefit in jobs, manufacturing and tax revenue that will be hard to replace as the US government slashes…
The meaning and application of due process has become a crucial issue in the US, most often with respect to the Trump administration’s…
Oral history contributors were able to share their stories, and many felt a sense of healing.
Whether reading a book or listening to a podcast, the goal is the same: understanding. But these activities support comprehension…
People spend less on groceries, restaurants and public activities for months after a fatal school shooting − costing communities…
Beach vacations became popular only around the 19th-20th centuries – as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy.
As wildfire smoke becomes a frequent summer hazard across large parts of the US, knowing the risk at the neighborhood scale…
New research highlights the prevalence of maggots as an easily obtained, nutrient-rich supplement of ancient hominin diets.
While the changes in population structure that accompany low birth rates are real, the impact of these changes has been…
Americans treat pets like family. So why do many people not know how to support friends and family when they lose a beloved…
From rural roots to international ballrooms, bachata has transformed from being disdained to becoming a global symbol of…
After his predecessors failed to diminish the US population of undocumented immigrants, President Trump is attempting to…
The number of farmworkers in the US with H-2A visas has tripled since 2013.