A new, fine-grained map shows radon-gas risk zones in Williamsburg
Jim Kaste was walking his dog when he tripped on a whale bone.
Jim Kaste was walking his dog when he tripped on a whale bone.
Earth Sciences
Apr 13, 2022
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But the virus-related misinformation proliferation that infested social media has made a bad situation even worse.
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2022
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Jennifer Kahn was doing archaeological work on the Polynesian island of Maupiti when she and her students were drafted into a fishing crew.
Archaeology
Mar 14, 2022
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It takes a bit of work to get brittlestars in the mood to procreate in captivity. They need to be well-fed, in total darkness and convinced the world is ending.
Plants & Animals
Feb 9, 2022
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Many of the most effective human medicines and therapies have had their origin in nature. Myriam Cotten says there's a good reason for researchers to look to flora and fauna when seeking new therapies.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 7, 2021
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Diamondback terrapins have always found it hard to catch a break.
Plants & Animals
Sep 23, 2021
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The Elizabeth River Project (ERP) has teamed with researchers from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and William & Mary to build an online mapping tool that can help the non-profit and other community partners better ...
Environment
Jul 20, 2021
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Work that began in 2017 as a spring break assignment for members of a William & Mary freshman seminar unexpectedly blossomed into a serious investigation into the presence of a radioactive isotope in honey in the eastern ...
Environment
Apr 22, 2021
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Karina Brocco French explains that sea stars are like butterflies: They go through metamorphosis.
Plants & Animals
Apr 5, 2021
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A study led by William & Mary Assistant Professor of Economics Peter Savelyev and funded by the National Science Foundation argues that college education leads to healthier and longer lives.
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2021
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