- How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections
by Derek T. Muller, Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame on February 13, 2026 at 7:03 pmAn FBI raid on a Georgia elections facility has sparked concern about Trump administration interference in the 2026 midterms. An obscure 1970s Supreme Court case provides guardrails against that.
- Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026?
by Charlie Hunt, Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University on February 13, 2026 at 1:29 pmSpecial election results have anticipated recent midterm outcomes. With Democrats now overperforming, that could spell trouble for the GOP in 2026.
- 3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover their lost histories
by Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo, Postdoctoral Fellow in Archaeology, University of California, Los Angeles on February 13, 2026 at 1:28 pmDigital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.
- The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
by Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on February 13, 2026 at 1:28 pmAthletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.
- Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows
by Stephen J. Smulowitz, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, Wake Forest University on February 13, 2026 at 1:22 pmThe effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.