After the devastating fire in Paris’ famous Notre Dame Cathedral last week, billions of euros are being pledged for its restoration. While this might have been the most catastrophic event in the history of this 12th-century cathedral, it has been through damage and renewal many times before. The University of Oregon’s Maile Hutterer looks back on its history to argue that some parts of the cathedral might be irreplaceable, but the structure will survive and many future generations will “continue to admire and learn from this magnificent building.”

Robots will soon be scanning shelves, scrubbing floors and unloading boxes at a Walmart near you, doing jobs that until now were primarily done by humans. In other words, AI-driven automation is already here, putting millions of workers at risk. But how do you know if a robot will be taking your job? Beth Humberd and Scott F. Latham, management experts at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, developed a tool to help.

As you’re spending time with family and friends this weekend, you might find yourself talking about the problems of the world. But you can do better than that – you can try your own hand at solving them. American University’s David Banks explains how table and board games have a long history of helping people analyze military and political situations, and discusses how five of his favorites can help regular players explore realistic scenarios and trade-offs, right from their own living rooms.