Month: October 2023

EPA Implements Stronger Lead Protections After Water Crises

Decades ago, the Environmental Protection Agency faced a daunting task as it grappled with how to address lead in drinking water. Researchers like Ronnie Levin made a breakthrough by quantifying the harmful effects of lead, affecting millions of people. Now, the EPA is taking action to strengthen protections in response to multiple water crises, including […]

Published on October 29, 2023

Intergroup conflict as contest and disease

Intergroup conflict can be likened to a competitive game and also viewed as a harmful ailment. Just as understanding the strategies used in games can be helpful in addressing ailments, insights from the contest perspective can inform treatments for conflict as disease. By applying the science of strategic decision-making, we have the potential to develop […]

Published on October 29, 2023

Kids with ADHD keep diagnosis in adulthood regardless of age

It’s been said that the youngest kids in the class have it tougher – they’re small, not as experienced, and often look up to their older classmates. But when it comes to ADHD, age doesn’t matter! A new study found that children diagnosed with ADHD while young are just as likely to retain the diagnosis […]

Published on October 28, 2023