Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamicJessica A. Stern, Pomona College
‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and societyMicah Altman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Philip N. Cohen, University of Maryland
Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weaponSaman Zonouz, Georgia Institute of Technology
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the riskNicole M. Bennett, Indiana University
Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the storyAndré O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing researchAlessandra Buccella, University at Albany, State University of New York
Are there thunderstorms on Mars? A planetary scientist explains the red planet’s dry, dusty stormsNilton O. Rennó, University of Michigan
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, tooKelly Lambert, University of Richmond
From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for spaceGrant Tremblay, Smithsonian Institution
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can helpEmma Marcucci, Smithsonian Institution
NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting themDaniel Apai, University of Arizona
Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaperMartin Elvis, Smithsonian Institution
The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellitesSven Bilén, Penn State
Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell adsBruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University
Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be doneWayne Unger, Quinnipiac University
AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026Thomas Şerban von Davier, Carnegie Mellon University
TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page worksKelley Cotter, Penn State
An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decadeMahesh Nepal, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addictionHabibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida
Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humansLaura M. MacLatchy, University of Michigan and Lauren Sarringhaus, James Madison University
Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politicsAlexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana
Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherersJessica C. Thompson, Yale University; Elizabeth Sawchuk, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York), and Jessica Cerezo-Román, University of Oklahoma
With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?Alex Jensen, North Carolina State University
Why it’s so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI – even for AIAmbuj Tewari, University of Michigan
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophreniaAlaina Vandervoort Burns, University of California, Los Angeles
Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kidsLacey W. Heinsberg, University of Pittsburgh and Amery Treble-Barna, University of Pittsburgh
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefsEli Elster, University of California, Davis
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challengesEmily Ronay Johnston, University of California, Merced
Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatmentsAshley Brandebura, University of Virginia
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?Linda Bartoshuk, George Washington University
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Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers?Steven Lautzenheiser, University of Tennessee
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, tooKelly Lambert, University of Richmond