The May 10 #India #Pakistan ceasefire is a relief, but don’t mistake it for stability. Eroded norms, new tech, and fading U.S. diplomacy make future de-escalation much harder. Written by a scholar of nuclear rivalries:

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India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn’t disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder

Tensions in South Asia have been taken down a notch with news of a ceasefire – but the conditions for future escalations remain, and mechanisms f...

A business professor asked 300 former students how they define success. Their key lessons for new grads: Define your own values, strive for balance, serve others, and be a good steward of your principles. https://buff.ly/pQgEhhw

Chinese authorities in Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist accused of stealing drone technology secrets. Beijing’s silence speaks volumes — is the China–North Korea relationship starting to cool?

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North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.

Meditative mothering? How Buddhism honors both compassionate caregiving and celibate monks and nuns https://buff.ly/CH6bWCk

Federal funding cuts to NIH threaten more than just scientific progress. They jeopardize crucial ethical oversight that prevents research abuse and protects participants in medical studies. Legal and bioethics scholars explain: https://buff.ly/g7xRpqJ

The sporting world mourned the death of Pope Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. A theology professor notes new Pope Leo XIV is more of a baseball guy: https://buff.ly/Jo6v6fv Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, Catholic Theological Union

I interviewed moms with 5 or more kids − here’s what I learned about the women who are quietly going against the grain https://buff.ly/Acjgt9m

Collectors relish these “hidden mother photographs” as historical oddities. A scholar who studies the photos notices something special about them – mom's face isn't visible but her supportive arms hold the child. https://buff.ly/ylEsm3f #MothersDay

1 in 10 women suffer from chronic gynecological pain, like endometriosis and vulvodynia, yet many are told their pain is 'all in their head.' Medical #gaslighting is real, and lack of research is making it worse. https://buff.ly/uekJnDE #health #womenshealth #endometriosis

In the past 2 decades, the U.S. has lost over 20% of its butterfly population. Other insects are declining too – bees, moths, dragonflies and more. Protecting habitats and reducing pesticide use can help reverse these trends. https://buff.ly/Ice8s3j