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- 1New Book Examines Political Polarization's Toll on Close Relationships▼New book explores how political polarization affects close relationships
A new book from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how political polarization strains close relationships, including families and friendships. It examines how political divides shape everyday interactions and what people can do to maintain bonds across differing views, drawing on research in interpersonal communication and social science.
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University of Michigan researchers are exploring how comic books can be used to communicate serious science, arguing that the visual storytelling format can make complex research more accessible to broad audiences. The university's publication highlights how comics can explain scientific concepts in ways traditional texts often cannot, reaching readers who might otherwise avoid technical material.
- 3Researcher models systemic changes needed for 1.5°C climate target●Climate mitigation as systems integration: researcher models and quantifies Interlocking systemic changes spanning gover
A researcher has modeled and quantified the interlocking systemic changes across government, industry and households required to hold global warming to 1.5°C, framing climate mitigation as a problem of systems integration. The work argues that meeting the target is not a matter of isolated technical fixes but of coordinated transformation spanning all levels of society, and has drawn attention in climate science communication circles.
- 4Iowa State lecture to explore thinking through puppetry▼Fall 2026 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture examines new ways of thinking through puppetry
Iowa State University has announced that its Fall 2026 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Distinguished Lecture will examine new ways of thinking through puppetry. The event continues the lecture series' tradition of highlighting interdisciplinary scholarship, framing puppetry not just as performance but as a lens for exploring ideas, creativity and communication.
- 5What bees can teach us about democracy●🐝 A lesson in democracy from the hive Bees are the most studied animal after humans (1,500+ PhDs). Yet they coordinate 5
A science communicator is highlighting how honeybee colonies coordinate tens of thousands of individuals — making tens of thousands of daily foraging trips without any central committee — while producing around a third of the world's food supply. The comparison draws an implicit jab at human politicians, suggesting hives run more smoothly than governments despite bees being among the most studied animals on Earth.