Political scientist Joseph Uscinski, a professor at the University of Miami, talks about conspiracy theories and the people who believe them. Uscinski’s research has found that conspiracy theories are ...

A conversation on stick-clip ethics with Michaela Kiersch and Matt Samet The following answers have been abridged and lightly edited for concision and clarity. Climbing: What's your earliest ...

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Last week, on February 24, the 16-year-old became the youngest person in the world to send the hardest confirmed grade in bouldering when he topped out on No One Mourns the Wicked (V17) in Thunder ...

Hazing refers to any activity that is condition upon recruitment, admission, affiliation, or continued participation in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers someone, regardless of ...

The worlds of professional sports and entrepreneurship are colliding this summer in Park City, Utah, where elite NFL athletes will meet with proven operators and vetted founders for three days of deal ...

Eustress, or positive stress, can motivate individuals, aid in achieving goals, and contribute to overall well-being and a sense of fulfillment. Unlike distress, which arises from negative experiences ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Pain comes from communication between nerves, the spinal cord, and the brain. Pain may be acute, chronic, neuropathic, or nociceptive. Acute pain is sudden and usually linked to injury, then improves ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

The annual Brandeis Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges students to effectively explain their research to a broad audience in just three minutes while using one slide. Hone your public ...