Having the right friends might mean a more secure financial future. Bradley Cannon, assistant professor of finance within the School of Management at Binghamton University, outlines the link. bit.ly/BCannonAM

Our genetic code still holds mysteries for us to discover. Sawsan Wehbi, Genetics Ph.D. candidate at University of Arizona, takes a look. bit.ly/SWehbiAM

Re-entry from space is challenging because of many factors, including heat. Marcos Fernandez-Tous, assistant professor in the department of space studies at U of North Dakota, details how a new trajectory may help cool things down. bit.ly/MFernTousAM

How do we make the trucking industry more efficient? Qi Luo, assistant professor in the department of business analytics at University of Iowa, examines one possible solution. bit.ly/QLuoAM

On Soka University of America Week: Colleges are closing across the country, so what happens next to the spaces they occupied? Ryan Allen, associate professor of comparative and international education and leadership, looks around to find answers. bit.ly/RyanAllenAM

On Soka University of America Week: Can we reimagine our urban spaces to more align with the natural world? Deike Peters, associate professor of environmental planning and practice, discusses. bit.ly/DPetersAM

On Soka University of America Week: Introduced species can be a threat to coral reefs. Marie Nydam, associate professor of biology, dives down to take a look. bit.ly/MNydamAM

On Soka University of America Week: Autonomous states around the world and the reasons behind them can be misunderstood. Shane Barter, professor of comparative politics, delves into why. bit.ly/SBarterAM

On Soka University of America Week: Movie theaters can be used for more than just movies. Sandrine Simeon, assistant dean of global citizenship and associate professor of French language & culture, examines another form of entertainment that can fill the screens. bit.ly/SSimeonAM

How do we foster a more civil tone in the workplace? Amanda Marcy, assistant professor of accounting at the Univ of Scranton , examines this question. bit.ly/AMarcyAM

We all want to age well, so let’s learn from those who already have. Emily Rogalski, Rosalind Franklin professor and Director of the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care Center at The University of Chicago, delves into the secrets. bit.ly/ERogalskiAM

Archaeologists have solved another mystery from thousands of years ago. Rune Iversen, associate professor of archaeology at the University of Copenhagen, digs in to tell us more. bit.ly/RIversenAM

Can you hide in plain sight? Katherine Perry, assistant professor of mathematics at Soka University of America, explores if mathematics can. bit.ly/KPerryAM

When it comes to trust in science, it depends where you look. Niels Mede, science communication researcher at the University of Zurich , delves in. bit.ly/NMedeAM

Being an advocate is important; so, what’s the most effective process for becoming one? Patrick Barry, clinical assistant professor at Michigan Law School, takes a trip to find the answer. bit.ly/PBarryAM

Guaranteed income programs can have benefits, but often should the money be deposited? Jonathan Murdoch, professor of public policy and economics at New York University, looks to data for answers. bit.ly/JMorduchAM

Artificial intelligence is changing who can be a computer programmer. Leo Porter, professor of computer science and engineering at UC San Diego, explores how. bit.ly/LPorterAM

There’s plenty of water in the ocean, so how do we make it drinkable? Jovan Kamcev, assistant professor of chemical engineering at University of Michigan, determines the best process for desalination. bit.ly/JKamcevAM

There is still a lot to learn about the causes of depression. Karmel Choi, clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, takes a look inside our genes for clues. bit.ly/KChoiAM

On this Student Spotlight: Laws change all the time, but some have carried on for centuries. Why is this? Yunsuh Nike Wee, Ph.D. student in the department of psychology at Oklahoma State Univ., discusses some. bit.ly/YNWeeAM