A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, found that discontinuing universal free school meal (UFSM) policies significantly increases school meal debt, student stigma, and declines in participation. The research, based on a survey of nearly 1,000 school food authorities (SFAs) across eight states, also found that states continuing UFSM through state-level policies reported more stable revenues and greater student access to nutritious meals.

Supernatural beliefs have long shaped how people interact with nature. A study from Doshisha University used evolutionary game theory to explore whether fear of supernatural punishment can deter overexploitation of natural resources. The findings suggest that such beliefs, under the right conditions, can promote sustainable behavior and complement modern conservation efforts. These findings can guide environmental education and conservation strategies, besides encouraging policy design in culturally diverse societies.

A National Science Foundation grant will support Anne Brown’s goal to enhance the technical and practical data science skills of students studying molecular bioscience.