Researchers have turned their attention to how people’s religious beliefs influence the way they act and relate to others. This study looks at the most cited papers in this area, aiming to map out what ideas dominate and how they connect. By using a method called bibliometrics, the authors counted r
The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h
The story begins with a young representative who is trying to win the Democratic nomination for a U. S. Senate seat in Texas. He calls himself a Christian who fights against the idea that faith should be used to push a single political agenda. He says he wants politics to help people who are hungry,
A new essay argues that when people lose traditional faith, they often seek other strong beliefs. The writer believes that this search can lead to dangerous ideas. The piece cites studies showing that regular churchgoers are less likely to hold hateful or violent views. It also notes that religio
Psychedelics are moving fast into mental‑health care. Trials show that people often feel mystical moments while taking these substances, and researchers think those moments help heal depression, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction. This idea fits with the long history of psychedelics in spiritual rituals.
Machine learning has changed how we predict weather and decode proteins, but scientists who study the ocean still face a problem: most models act like black boxes that give answers without explaining why. A new idea tackles this issue by using a technique called symbolic regression, which searche
A judge in North Dakota has handed down a hefty judgment against Greenpeace, awarding the environmental group $345 million after a trial over protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case began when Energy Transfer, the company that built the 1, 172‑mile pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois,
The state’s new “Bluebonnet” reading guide, meant to add more religious ideas into schools, has been found full of mistakes. Teachers and officials spotted hundreds of errors after the books hit classrooms in 2024. Because of these problems, the Texas Board of Education approved a package of corr
A man in his late sixties, who feels out of place in the church he visits, is worried that a close white friend—who proudly identifies with his Jewish heritage—is always eager to share religious greetings. The friend, who is not a strict observant but deeply connected to his culture, sends photos of
Suffering is something we all face, but how we think about it can change its weight. Some modern doctors and psychologists focus on fighting pain or keeping stress low, yet another idea has been part of human thought for ages: acceptance. Instead of pretending pain doesn’t exist, acceptance me
