In the aftermath of Election Day 2024, Matthew Record, an assistant professor at Molloy University, shared some intriguing insights about President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris. Record, who teaches American Politics and Public Policy, noted something quite unexpected: young peopl
Over the last half-century, the National Institute of Aging (NIA) has played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of dementia caregiving. Alongside other public and private initiatives, the NIA has driven innovation through funding and leadership. They've supported basic research that has l
Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has an interesting take on why Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election. He thinks it's because the party moved too far to the left, pushing away voters who are more moderate or centrist. These voters felt the Democrats were too focused on the extremes, and th
Ever thought about why current pension systems might not work as well as they could? A big issue is that they don't consider how much each person has contributed to raising the next generation. This is a problem because the current pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system treats everyone the same, even if they d
In the fascinating world of 17th-century philosophy, there's an intriguing tale of three unpublished letters. These letters, penned by the Dutch philosopher Johannes de Raey (1620-1702), were sent to his former student Johannes Clauberg (1622-1665) over a span of ten years, from 1651 to 1661. The le
In the vast Arctic region, Russia stands out due to its unique geopolitical position. With the country's increasing interest in developing these northern territories, one major challenge is brewing: how to keep people living there and ensure there are enough workers for future projects. The problem
Feeling extra sleepy during the day or not eager to do things due to poor sleep habits? Seniors, take note! A new study found that these issues might increase the risk of a condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome can lead to dementia later in life. Researchers think tha
Religion is a key part of how we understand societies. Just like languages or money, religions change and adapt to the world around them. This means that religions aren't static but evolve over time. There are some interesting questions we can ask about this. For instance, how many different religio
Millions of Americans are feeling down after Trump's re-election. They're confused and disappointed. How could someone who caused so much chaos and trouble win again? His lies, bigotry, and incompetence were rewarded, not punished. Racism and sexism might explain some votes, but what about the rest
As the dust settles on the election, Speaker Mike Johnson and the GOP are feeling more confident about keeping control of the House. Despite the close races, many think the Republicans will maintain their majority. A senior GOP official even said, "We're going to hold the House. The question now is
