Yoko Ono's prophetic vision of self-care
Ono’s commitment to regenerative rituals is instructive in an era of turmoil and instability.
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Can religion and faith combat eco-despair?
As anxiety over the climate and environmental degradation rises, a scholar argues that teachings from religion and spirituality…
February 17, 2022
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Deer, mink and hyenas have caught COVID-19 – animal virologists explain how to find the coronavirus
Scientists have been testing captive and wild animals for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Only a few wild species…
February 17, 2022
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All American presidents have lied – the question is why and when
A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are…
February 16, 2022
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The Ancient Greeks also lived through a plague, and they too blamed their leaders for their sufferin
A scholar of ancient Greek literature goes back to the account of Greek historian Thucydides on the spread of plague and…
February 16, 2022
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Does scaring people work when it comes to health messaging? A communication researcher explains how
Whether about a comet hitting the Earth or a virus infecting the world, fear-based messages often do not succeed at changing…
February 16, 2022
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Despite its disastrous effects, COVID-19 offers some gifts to medicine – an immunology expert explai
COVID-19 has taken away so much. An immunology researcher describes the good it may leave behind.
February 16, 2022
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For bullied teens, online school offered a safe haven
Bullied teens reported heightened anxiety when they were attending in-person school, but not when they were attending online…
February 16, 2022
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Super Bowl ads turn up the volume on cryptocurrency buzz: 6 essential reads about digital money and
Whether the cryptocurrency hype makes you crypto curious or crypto skeptical, there are many ways your life could be affected…
February 16, 2022
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African wild dogs cope with human development using skills they rely on to compete with other carniv
African wild dogs are used to evading hyenas and lions. Genetic research suggests they are using the same strengths to get…
February 16, 2022
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Canadian trucker protests show how the loudest voices in the room distort democracy
When an attention-based media system always allows the noise-makers to dominate the conversation, it becomes impossible…
February 16, 2022
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Why $73 million Sandy Hook settlement is unlikely to unleash a flood of lawsuits against gun-makers
While it’s a victory for the families of the victims, the settlement leaves a key legal question about the gun industry’s…
February 15, 2022
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What drives sea level rise? US report warns of 1-foot rise within three decades and more frequent fl
A sea level scientist explains the two main ways climate change is threatening the coasts.
February 15, 2022
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Toshio Mori endured internment camps and overcame discrimination to become the first Japanese Americ
On Dec. 2, 1941, a publication date was set for Mori’s first book. Five days later, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor,…
February 15, 2022
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How poisonous mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat
The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s…
February 15, 2022
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Trust comes when you admit what you don’t know – lessons from child development research
People often try to seem confident and certain in their message so it will be trusted and acted upon. But when information…
February 15, 2022
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Girls still fall behind boys in top scores for AP math exams
A scholar warns that women will continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers unless educators focus on helping girls…
February 15, 2022
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