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Earth Sciences Oct 26, 2021

Managing water resources in a low-to-no-snow future

Mountain snowpacks around the world are on the decline, and if the planet continues to warm, climate models forecast that snowpacks could shrink dramatically and possibly even disappear altogether on certain mountains, including ...

Social Sciences Oct 6, 2021

During WWII, getting the flu vaccine was patriotic. Some no longer view science that way

The world had lurched into a dark and uncertain winter. Americans were dying by the thousands, and the rhythms of everyday life seemed to carry only mournful notes of loss and deprivation.

Social Sciences Oct 4, 2021

New research reveals need for flexible, tailored support for domestic abuse survivors

A four-year evaluation led by academics at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), in partnership with Bangor University, the University of East London and Manchester Metropolitan University, has revealed the need for ...

Education Oct 1, 2021

The pandemic is a golden opportunity for Papua to step up its game in education technology

Papua, Indonesia's easternmost island and one of its most rural provinces, is significantly behind in education—both in terms of students' learning achievements and digital infrastructure.

Cell & Microbiology Sep 30, 2021

Compelling evidence of the connection between AMR surgical-site infections and arthropods

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the resistance of micro-organisms to antibiotics, antivirals or antifungals, is a huge global problem. Left unchecked, AMR threatens to become one of the world's biggest health problems, surpassing ...

Biotechnology Sep 22, 2021

Billion-dollar biotech company's focus expands to include COVID

Harlan and Chad Robins started Seattle-based Adaptive Biotechnologies 12 years ago to find a cure for cancer. Now, they have broadened their mission to take on COVID-19.

Environment Sep 13, 2021

Why cities around Wisconsin are feeling the heat

While Wisconsin may be known for its "frozen tundra," an increase in hot, humid summer days is bringing attention to Wisconsin's urban heat islands and their impact on human health. A heat island is an urban area that experiences ...

Education Sep 6, 2021

Ninth-grade ethnic studies helped students for years, researchers find

A ninth-grade ethnic studies class has a remarkably prolonged and strong positive impact on students, increasing their overall engagement in school, probability of graduating and likelihood of enrolling in college, according ...

Education Sep 1, 2021

Closing educational engagement gap for young caregivers

In collaboration with Swansea University, a new study published today by Public Health Wales evidences the negative impact that caring responsibilities have on educational participation in those aged 16–22, and how this ...

Economics & Business Aug 30, 2021

How work-integrated learning helps to make billions in university funding worth it

Australian universities invest heavily in the employability of their graduates. The Australian government supports this goal with annual funding to increase to A$20 billion by 2024. This includes $900 million in grants through ...

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