- A journalist’s journey through faith and identity
by Kalpana Jain, Senior Religion + Ethics Editor, Director of the Global Religion Journalism Initiative, The Conversation on July 6, 2026 at 3:16 pmKalpana Jain, senior religion and ethics editor for The Conversation, explores a sense of belonging via the Faith Angle gathering.
- Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds
by Morgan Tingley, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles on July 6, 2026 at 12:14 pmBirds that migrate longer distances are the ones having the most trouble keeping up with climate change.
- Why are our fingers different lengths?
by Steven Lautzenheiser, Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology, University of Tennessee on July 6, 2026 at 12:14 pmYour fingers’ lengths are just one feature of many that let your hands grasp, press, pull and otherwise interact with the world.
- From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework for understanding the world not as broken but as naturally seeking balance
by Michael Naparstek, Associate Teaching Professor Religious Studies, University of Tennessee on July 6, 2026 at 12:13 pmDaoism approaches the world not from the perspective that the world is broken or needs to be saved, but rather that it is naturally balanced.
- How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies
by Diana Dukhanova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Studies, College of the Holy Cross on July 6, 2026 at 12:11 pmThe Russian Orthodox Church is creating another pro-family day, part of a broader ‘traditional values’ campaign run by the government.