Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans

The recent spate of executive orders around sex and gender impact nonbinary Americans, as well as trans Americans who identify as a man or a woman.

Barbara J. Risman, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois Chicago • conversation
May 28, 2025 ~8 min

Did humans evolve to prefer religion? Research shows many atheists intuitively favour faith

Research highlights Atheists often believe religious faith is positive, even though they don’t hold it themselves.

Will Gervais, Reader in Psychology, Brunel University of London • conversation
May 21, 2025 ~7 min


What’s the process for picking a new pope?

After the passing of Pope Francis, a historian sheds light on centuries of papal succession tradition.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
May 5, 2025 ~8 min

Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement

At the centre of the social and ecological polycrisis is a religious crisis of the human heart.

Celia Deane-Drummond, Professor of Theology, Director of Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, University of Oxford • conversation
April 21, 2025 ~7 min

Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change

The climate crisis demands new ways of thinking, new ways of perceiving reality. Religion is fundamental to achieving that.

Hanane Benadi, Research Officer, Religion and Global Society, London School of Economics and Political Science • conversation
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min

Up against Hank Greenberg, baseball’s first Jewish superstar, antisemitism struck out

Ninety years ago, Greenberg had a momentous decision to make: Should he play baseball on Yom Kippur?

Robert Gudmestad, Professor and Chair of History Department, Colorado State University • conversation
Oct. 3, 2024 ~9 min

Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein’s theory of time have to do with misunderstandings about climate change

On an island off Africa where one of the local languages has no established words for climate change, a researcher discovers lessons for everyone in discussing climate change.

Miki Mori, Associate Professor of Linguistics, Université de Mayotte • conversation
Sept. 17, 2024 ~9 min

Intoxication nation: a double shot of US history

Alcohol is a window into American history, from 17th-century rum production to young people’s declining interest in drinking today.

Kyle G. Volk, Professor of History, University of Montana • conversation
Sept. 16, 2024 ~5 min


How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The nascent LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Christian right each strongly shaped the early years of HIV/AIDS, a historian explains.

Anthony Petro, Associate Professor of Religion and of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Boston University • conversation
Sept. 4, 2024 ~9 min

Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences

A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 ~9 min

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