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The Friedman School’s William Masters comments on the rising cost of groceries due to the war in Iran.

The Friedman School’s Sean Cash joins GBH’s The Curiosity Desk to discuss the history of industrialized, synthetic fertilizer and how the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the price and manufacturing of fertilizer in North America.

Cummings School’s Marieke Rosenbaum explains how hantavirus spreads, highlighting the health risks associated with cleaning up rodent feces, urine, and saliva. Rosenbaum also discusses her ongoing research leading the Boston Urban Rat Study, exploring urban rodent control and disease surveillance.

Fletcher’s Rockford Weitz appears in this Inside Story panel discussion exploring why maritime laws governing global seas are failing.

A&S political scientist Fahd Humayun is quoted about the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran, including Pakistan’s role in the negotiations.

Fletcher’s Donald Heflin appears in this video excerpt to comment on why Iran has shown it doesn’t need nuclear weapons as a deterrent.

A&S historian Elizabeth Foster discusses how Pope Leo XIV may approach conversations regarding gay relationships and polygamy during his upcoming 10-day tour of Africa.

Fletcher’s Rockford Weitz joins this segment to discuss the U.S. military’s blockade of Iran's ports and partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the recent failed U.S.-Iran peace talks.

A&S political scientists Jeffrey Taliaferro outlines how the U.S. war in Iran has damaged Washington’s position in the great power rivalries of the 21st century.