Imagining Russia post-Putin
Stepping back from the current crisis in US-Russia relations, a Soviet expert asks: what's in store for Russia in the…
August 2, 2017
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How welfare's work requirements can deepen and prolong poverty: Rose's story
Only very low-income Americans who are working or looking for work are eligible for federal, time-limited welfare dollars.…
August 2, 2017
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Why shifting regulatory power to the states won't improve the environment
Trump administration officials argue that states can regulate more effectively than the federal government. But without…
August 2, 2017
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One way to promote green infrastructure in your city
The US wants to invest in more infrastructure to handle our rainfall and melted snow. Stormwater credits could help cut…
August 2, 2017
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Soundscapes in the past: Adding a new dimension to our archaeological picture of ancient cultures
We tend to think of archaeological sites as dead silent – empty ruins left by past cultures. But this isn't how the…
August 2, 2017
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Why the creators of '13 Reasons Why' should pay attention to the spike in suicide-related Google sea
Researchers found that suicide-related searches soared in the weeks after the show's release. What are the broader public…
August 2, 2017
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How hot weather – and climate change – affect airline flights
Major airports around the world will see more frequent flight restrictions in the coming decades because of increasingly…
August 2, 2017
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Inside the fight against malware attacks
How do malware analysts examine software that's designed to wreak havoc with computers? By using tools that watch software's…
August 1, 2017
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This math puzzle will help you plan your next party
Let's say you want the perfect mix of friends and strangers at your next party. Mathematicians have been working on…
August 1, 2017
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The true failure of foreign language instruction
Whether it's due to native language loss or unsupported high school curricula, the lack of bilingualism in the US is…
August 1, 2017
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Henry David Thoreau’s views of 19th-century media resonate today
Thoreau spent his life pursuing the 'hard bottom' of truth. But he confronted a sensationalist newspaper industry…
August 1, 2017
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A trans soldier in the ancient Roman army?
An ancient Roman fable imagines a cinaedus, well-known for his brazen effeminacy, fighting heroically. This story raises…
August 1, 2017
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Facing the threat from North Korea: 5 essential reads
Refresh your knowledge on the origins of North Korea's nuclear threat and the options world leaders have to deal with…
August 1, 2017
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Is your drinking water safe? Here's how you can find out
America's drinking water infrastructure is aging and needs billions of dollars in upgrades. Two extension educators…
August 1, 2017
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A big hurdle do-good companies face
People may initially assume the worst when they encounter for-profit companies with social missions. What can these social…
August 1, 2017
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Creating a high-speed internet lane for emergency situations
A new data management system can give emergency responders a fast lane on the internet to help speed rescue efforts after…
July 31, 2017
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Welfare as we know it now: 6 questions answered
Trump's rationale for cutting the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program rests on a myth at odds with contemporary…
July 31, 2017
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When do moviegoers become pilgrims?
Films motivate people to travel to locations previously unknown. In the process, tourists become a lot like spiritual seekers.
July 31, 2017
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Are State Department cuts a major setback for genocide prevention?
Some worry the US is losing its global moral authority under the Trump administration. But a close look at history reveals…
July 31, 2017
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Concussions and CTE: More complicated than even the experts know
A recent study that showed that 110 of 111 brains of deceased NFL players had a serious brain disease raised concerns once…
July 31, 2017
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