The cautionary tale of 'Dilbert'
Cartoonists throughout the nation’s history have been jailed, beaten, sued and censored his work rejected for what he’s…
March 2, 2023
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Arts
Doc Watson at 100: The virtuoso guitarist brought Appalachian music to a worldwide audience and infl
Doc Watson’s popularity and influence came from his virtuosic guitar playing, powerful voice, broad musical taste, folksy…
February 28, 2023
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DALL-E 2 and Midjourney can be a boon for industrial designers
During the brainstorming stage of the design process, AI-powered image generation programs can open creative doors that…
February 28, 2023
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Why are so many Gen Z-ers drawn to old digital cameras?
Smartphone cameras tend to be more advanced than their clunky, point-and-shoot predecessors. But the allure of cameras from…
February 24, 2023
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Novelist, academic and tattoo artist Samuel Steward's plight shows that 'cancel culture' was alive a
The ability of professors to freely teach and write about controversial topics without fear of retribution is nothing new.
February 23, 2023
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Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and il
Kittrell’s legacy shows that home economics was always about more than cooking and sewing. It’s also a reminder that…
February 22, 2023
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How fitness influencers game the algorithms to pump up their engagement
In a loosely regulated industry, followers shouldn’t necessarily buy what these influencers are selling.
February 22, 2023
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How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that en
Major League Soccer – which starts the 2023 season on Feb. 25 – is deemed the most diverse league in the US. Its predecessor,…
February 21, 2023
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Why does Turkey want other countries to start spelling its name 'Türkiye'?
When a country changes its name or requests changes to the spelling of its name, there are almost always political motives.
February 16, 2023
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Super Bowl car ads sell Americans the idea that new tech will protect them
Today it’s smart technology that will defend drivers and pedestrians. Over a century ago, it was the Klaxon horn.
February 15, 2023
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My art uses plastic recovered from beaches around the world to understand how our consumer society i
Pam Longobardi collects and documents ocean plastic waste and transforms it into public art and photography. Her work makes…
February 14, 2023
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What to watch for when you are watching the Super Bowl: 5 essential reads
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, The Conversation takes a critical look at some of…
February 10, 2023
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Burt Bacharach mastered the art of the perfect pop song – and that ain't easy
Pop composer Burt Bacharach died on Feb. 8, 2023, at the age of 94. He left a legacy of classic songs beloved by generations.
February 10, 2023
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A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of lega
With few regulations in place, gambling companies are going all-in to attract as many customers as possible – with younger,…
February 10, 2023
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Data from New Jersey is a warning sign for young sports bettors
Researchers who analyzed every sports bet placed online since 2018 found that young adults are the fastest-growing group…
February 9, 2023
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Millions of Americans are problem gamblers – so why do so few people ever seek treatment?
Treatment has a high success rate. Getting problem gamblers in the door – and getting them to complete a full course of…
February 8, 2023
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Is the gruesome fun in Netflix's 'Wednesday' realistic? What science says about getting eaten by pir
From eating potpourri to blast fishing, Wednesday Addams and her friends and family get involved in a number of grisly hijinks.…
February 6, 2023
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40 years of legal sports betting in Australia points to risks for US gamblers – and tips for regulat
Australians lose more money gambling on sports, per capita, than any country in the world.
February 3, 2023
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How legalized sports betting has transformed the fan experience
The opportunity to place bets has changed the way games look, the way they’re talked about – and, of course, how many…
February 2, 2023
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ChatGPT is great – you're just using it wrong
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are remarkably good at answering your questions. Just don’t take the answers seriously.…
February 2, 2023
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