Lizards, fish and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough

Michael P. Moore, University of Colorado Denver; James Stroud, Georgia Institute of Technology

From dark dragonflies becoming paler to plants flowering earlier, some species are slowly evolving with the climate. Evolutionary biologists explain why few will evolve fast enough.

How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic

Peter Kasson, University of Virginia

Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is a key to developing better vaccines and stopping future pandemics.

Thank gluten’s complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods

Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond

Ever wonder why bakers spend so long kneading their dough? They’re trying to form a gluten network, which helps the bread rise.

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness

Kimberly Baker, Clemson University

Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage are also key ingredients.

Gaza’s next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation

Yara M. Asi, University of Central Florida

High levels of diarrhea, scabies and respiratory infections have been reported as bombing campaign progresses – and children are the most vulnerable.

What would it take for a cease-fire to happen in Gaza?

Laurie Nathan, University of Notre Dame

Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza are driven by humanitarian compassion and principles. But cease-fires are also technically complicated military and political ventures.

West Bank’s settler violence problem is a second sign that Israel’s policy of ignoring Palestinians’ drive for a homeland isn’t a long-term solution

Dana El Kurd, University of Richmond

While the war in Gaza has riveted public attention, the simultaneous escalation of violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank is not disconnected from the violence in Gaza.

Shows like ‘Scandal’ and ‘Madam Secretary’ inspire women to become involved in politics in real life

Jennifer Hoewe, Purdue University

Watching a woman character star in a fictional political TV drama can spark viewers, particularly women, to vote, campaign for a politician or find other ways to become involved in politics.

The election of Javier Milei and the challenges of an impoverished Argentina

Matheus de Oliveira Pereira, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Milei won in 20 of the country’s 23 provinces. Tired of more than a decade of economic stagnation, Argentinians chose a radical ultra-liberal, who will need to articulate himself without losing his “anti-system” legitimacy

‘Time warp’ takes students to Native American past to search for solutions for the future

Eric M. Anderman, The Ohio State University; Tzu-Jung Lin, The Ohio State University

Rather than have students memorize names and dates, this history curriculum invites students to grapple with real-life issues faced by people from the past.

In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans

Thomas S. Bremer, Rhodes College

The idea of Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to push west, leading to the creation of the first national parks. But those beliefs spelled removal for many Native American groups.

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times

Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness

Cranberries can bounce, float and pollinate themselves: The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic