New applications and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with wearable devices are changing the way users interact with their environments and each other. The impacts and reach of these new technologies have yet to be fully understood. Connections between technologies and bodies is not a new thing for many disabled persons. Assistive technologies — tools […] … learn more→

In the Middle Ages, the term “bastard” did not always carry a stigma. In fact, it only acquired the full force of an insult from the 19th century onward .  In the past, social experiences of illegitimate filiations were far more complex than we imagine today, as highlighted by the research program “Medieval Filiations, Identity, and Otherness.” […] … learn more→

The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest to me, because I teach education law. Mahmoud, I believe, may become one of the court’s most consequential rulings […] … learn more→

Would you like to see your thoughts live and try to change the ones you don’t like? In general terms, that’s what neurofeedback is all about . It’s a “training technique” that allows us to observe our brain activity in real time to learn how to modulate it voluntarily, thanks to the use of electroencephalography (EEG). Let’s imagine the brain as […] … learn more→

On Tuesday, some Australian university students got access to a new payment. The Commonwealth Prac Payment is available to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students. It will provide A$331.65 a week during compulsory professional placements, to help with living and study expenses. This could include travel, accommodation, uniforms and lost income from other employment. But […] … learn more→

We are consuming and depleting the planet’s resources at an ever-increasing pace . To address this problem, the need to abandon the traditional linear model based on producing, using, and throwing away has emerged in recent years, replacing it with a new production model: the circular economy, based on reducing the amount of resources used and reusing […] … learn more→

A true intellectual journey, the doctorate can also, due to the precariousness it entails, become a veritable daily obstacle course, lastingly weakening young researchers both psychologically and economically. A look back at the lessons learned from a survey of 15 career paths in the humanities and social sciences. With Le Vacataire , published in 2025, economist Thomas […] … learn more→

Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Pressure is mounting to cut costs by reducing the time it takes to earn a degree from four years […] … learn more→

A pet’s health begins with prevention, and timely vaccination is one of the most important preventative measures. Vaccines protect dogs and cats from dangerous infections, many of which can be fatal or transmitted to other animals. It is important to understand that vaccination is not optional—it is essential if you want your pet to live […] … learn more→

We live surrounded by stimuli. Our phones vibrate constantly, platforms compete for our attention, and for many young people (and not so young people), reading a full text seems like a feat. As a university professor, I frequently observe that many students fail to fully understand what is being asked of them, not because of […] … learn more→