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"States are spending 15 percent of their home-generated revenue on [Medicaid], seeing their largest cost increases in 20 years," ✍️ our Justin Theal and Riley Judd for GOVERNING. pewtrsts.org/44j0Q2n

What do humans and tiny worms have in common? Pew biomedical scholar Craig Mello used C. elegans to help discover RNA interference—unlocking a powerful tool for treating disease.

State power grids are suffering unprecedented strain, driven by extreme heat and data centers' increasing demand. Distributed energy resources—tech including solar panels, microgrids, and more—can help communities generate and store their own electricity. pewtrsts.org/45S5cyA

A new Pew Research Center survey suggests the decades-long decline in U.S. adults identifying as Christian may have paused, with numbers holding steady for the first time in years. pewtrsts.org/4esboiY

💬 “I don’t feel wealthy at all.” That’s how 64% of Black and 61% of Hispanic workers without retirement plans described their financial situation—compared with 51% of White workers. When access to savings tools is unequal, outcomes are too. pewtrsts.org/4lJof2Q

Just over a third (34%) of Americans have used ChatGPT, up from 18% in 2023. Among U.S. adults under 30, that share skyrockets to 58%, per Pew Research Center. pewtrsts.org/4lCRmof

In Western Australia's newest national park, Matuwa Kurrara Kurrara, land once cleared for cattle is now back in the hands of the Martu people, who've stewarded it for 50,000 years. pewtrsts.org/4euEhet

Federal funds were the largest revenue source for 13 states in FY23 (as opposed to taxes). Was yours one of them? Get the answer 👇 pewtrsts.org/44Ffgd4

Biologist and #PewMarineFellow Kristen Marhaver on coral infertility: "Imagine if no human had a baby in 30 years." Her lab-based matchmaking could help maintain key reef species that have stopped reproducing on their own. pewtrsts.org/449OZ6B

What distributed energy resources can do: ☀️ Store solar power for periods of high demand. 🏡 Build power supplies for resilience during grid disruptions. 💼 Boost local economies. ♻️ Keep energy access reliable and affordable. pewtrsts.org/45S5cyA

Nearly half of the U.S. private sector workforce—some 56 million workers—don't get retirement benefits through work. Many are living paycheck to paycheck. In fact, one-third said they "rarely" or "never" have money left over at the end of the month. pewtrsts.org/4lJof2Q

Retire by 65? For more and more Americans, that’s no longer the case. The % of Americans 65+ who work grew by 2 points, to 19.2% (2013–2023). In our hometown, Philadelphia, that growth was 3.3 pts. More on older Philadelphians’ finances: pewtrsts.org/44pni8K

56 million U.S. workers lack retirement benefits. In a new survey, we asked a group of these workers what’s standing in their way: Not earning enough Living paycheck to paycheck Managing debt And yet—81% still say building wealth is a top priority. pewtrsts.org/4lJof2Q

After years of growth, the share of U.S. adults who identify with no religion has stopped rising. A Pew Research Center survey finds "nones" holding steady at 29%, suggesting a plateau in religious disaffiliation. pewtrsts.org/4esboiY

The electric grid wasn't built for this era. Artificial intelligence, extreme weather and other factors are increasing power demand. But our aging infrastructure is lagging. 🎧 Experts break down the issue—and solutions—on "After the Fact." Listen now. pewtrsts.org/4ePMMB8

😴 Why is sleep so important to wellness? Do we know exactly what controls it? Pew scholar and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) associate professor Dr. Laura Lewis works to find out—and her research could unlock insights on protecting memory, treating disease, and more. pewtrsts.org/3I8c1Cj

The U.S. population grew faster in 2024 than in previous years, but the bump masks a long-term slowdown. As birth rates slow, populations age, and immigration levels plateau, state policymakers face growing pressure to plan ahead. pewtrsts.org/463r9e7

Across 12 high-income countries Pew Research Center surveyed, a median of 64% of adults are dissatisfied with how democracy is working—up from 49% in 2017. While the figure has increased steadily, research shows continued support for democratic values. pewtrsts.org/3Guh8wc

High-quality public health depends on high-quality data—leading to better outcomes for all. But making data useful takes time, trust, and coordination. In Seattle, one local leader is working to show how smarter systems can lead to healthier communities. pewtrsts.org/46lDPxh

In Cordova, Alaska, seaweed farming is creating jobs and reviving ecosystems—all while incorporating Indigenous stewardship values, helping to reverse ocean acidification, and boosting fishing communities. pewtrsts.org/44VrdeQ